Compounding Technician

Marie Veronique is a dynamic, mission-driven organization that strives to be a genuine resource for skin health in Berkeley and beyond. We are growing rapidly and maturing quickly. We need a Compounding expert with experience in a GMP environment. If you have the requisite experience and this approach to growth sounds exciting, we'd like to meet you! Achieving optimal skin health and healing real skin issues drive us to produce safe products that truly work.

We have a great team and offer competitive benefits to qualified staff.

JOB TITLE:

Compounding Technician

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Compounding Technician works within a team environment to lead the compounding process to ensure production schedules are met and company standards and procedures are strictly followed. This position will also be expected to act as a trainer to others.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Coordinate with Supervisor to ensure proper stock and availability of materials, supplies, and equipment needed for production.
• Ensure all raw materials are available the day prior to production run.
• Prepare all parts of the recipe according to GMP guidelines, ensure subpart steps of the recipe are completed and accurate according to the formulations and calculations.
• Manage and complete all receiving of raw materials ensure that all information has been accurately reflected in ERP platform.
• Enter batch details needed to complete production runs including tracking and recording any non-standard or authorized deviations of the current recipe format, entering all batch information into recipe document and ERP platform.
• Maintain attention to detail ensuring that all equipment has the same output: weight, volume, appearance and consistency.
• Manage proper storage location of all final product, ensuring product is completely covered, batch labeled accurately, and sealed from further oxidation.
• Provide a sample of final product to QC for pH and microbial testing, making time to work with QC on pH adjustments that may be required with certain recipes.
• Verify that only accurate, current, and authorized documentation is available in production area.
• Track production and ensure all deadlines and schedules are met.
• Ensure that production area is clean and organized. Ensure all equipment used for each batch is thoroughly sanitized.
• Attend all production meetings.
• Participate in inventory stock take of raw materials and manage documentation of final count numbers.
• Ensure work meets or exceeds standards and monitor quality to fix problems immediately.
• Adhere to safety rules including using required personal protective equipment.
• Train staff on the proper techniques and duties of the compounding role at Marie Veronique.
• Cross-train and perform filling, labeling and inventory/shipping duties as requested.
• Serves as the senior employee on site when the Supervisor or a comparable manager is not available.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE:

Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of 3 years in a production environment, preferably in manufacturing skin care or beauty products or food/beverage products under GMP standards.

OTHER

SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Ability to work in standardized situations according to specifications and instructions.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Spanish language skill is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to apply concepts of math including geometry.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skill while maintaining expected productivity.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload.
• Excellent computer skill.
• Familiar with OSHA safety standards and GMP, good manufacturing practices.
• Ability to handle sensitive ingredients carefully.

PSYCHOLOGICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB:

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