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Manufacturing Associate
Nivagen Pharmaceuticals INC · 🇺🇸 Sacramento, CA 95834
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- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 11 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 2 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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The US Department of Labor certified 11 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 2 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
About the Company: Nivagen is a global company dedicated to enhancing lives by developing and providing cost-effective generic prescription drugs and over-the-counter products for the North American market. For over a decade, we've remained steadfast in our commitment to core values of excellence, integrity, and respect for people. Our team of professionals collaborates tirelessly to pioneer advancements in manufacturing, distribution, and quality control, ensuring a holistic approach to healthcare. Through vertical integration of the pharmaceutical supply chain, cutting-edge technology, and unwavering dedication to excellence, we continually strive to redefine medication accessibility and affordability. We prioritize our employees' well-being by offering competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and robust training and development opportunities. By investing in our workforce and fostering a culture of growth and support, we empower our team to drive innovation and make a positive impact in the healthcare industry. At Nivagen, our mission is clear: to make a meaningful difference in people's lives by delivering high-quality, affordable medications while upholding the highest standards of integrity and excellence. Job Location: Nivagen Pharmaceuticals LLC, Sacramento, CA 3900 Duckhorn Dr, Sacramento, CA 95834 About the Job: Title of the Position: Manufacturing Associate The Manufacturing Associate is responsible for executing aseptic and cleanroom manufacturing operations in compliance with cGMP, regulatory standards, and internal SOPs. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the integrity and quality of sterile drug products manufactured at Nivagen. The position requires a high degree of attention to detail, adherence to gowning and aseptic techniques, and the ability to follow precise procedures. Responsibilities: • Operate in ISO environments performing essential duties to manufacturing sterile products. • Installation, qualification of the Formulation, filtration, Autoclave, Bag filling, PFS filling, combi filling and Isolator, in co-ordination with machine manufacturers and cross functional departments. • Cleaning, Operation, change over, assembling, disassembling of the machine parts for the bag filling, PFS filling and combi filling machines. • Cleaning, operation, loading, unloading of the Autoclave. • Cleaning, operation, operation of formulation and filtration vessel by performing the PHT (pressure Hold test), Clean In Place (CIP), Filter wetting and integrity, Sterilization In Place (SIP), batch processing. • Routine manufacturing operations like manufacturing, filling, Autoclave, visual inspection and packing operations. • Assist and perform compounding, verifying steps, aseptic processing, container closure, integrity testing, inspecting units for foreign matter, labeling, packaging. • Complete manufacturing documentation and necessary document control assignments. • 100% Visual inspection and AQL inspection. • Competent to perform duties as outlined for material transfer, aseptic processing, and other cleanroom related duties. • To follow the aseptic behaviour in ISO clean rooms by following adequate gowning procedures. • To follow and record the online documentation to record the activities in respective batch records and logbooks. • Perform cleanroom environmental monitoring, cleaning and disinfection, and sterilization techniques. • Assist with investigations, for compounding, filling, autoclave, terminal sterilization and packing reports, audits and/or complaints. • Knowledge of compounding terminology and calculations • Other duties as assigned by management or quality assurance. • Ability to learn and perform pharmaceutical level visual inspection. • Work in controlled environments a