Pharmaceutical Technician

Pharmaceutical Technician

The Pharmaceutical Technician supports aseptic, terminally sterilized, polymer clean room, and non-aseptic pilot plant operations for pharmaceutical and polymer manufacturing across development, engineering, clinical-phase, and commercial activities. This role focuses on executing batch records, preparing complex solutions, operating production equipment, and maintaining strict compliance with GLP and GMP standards in a highly regulated laboratory environment.

• Demonstrate personal proficiency in aseptic technique with minimal supervision in cleanroom environments.
• Accurately execute development, engineering, GLP, or GMP batch records while following strict, detailed instructions.
• Perform complex, multi-step solution preparations with precision and in accordance with established procedures.
• Assemble and disassemble process equipment across multiple unit operations for extrusion, microsphere, liposome, or polymerization processes under direct supervision.
• Operate PLC-controlled equipment with direct supervision, including adjusting set points as specified in batch records.
• Use basic hand tools required for equipment operation, setup, and routine maintenance tasks.
• Execute in-process environmental monitoring activities under direct supervision to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Participate in the execution of Installation and Operational Qualifications (IOQs) with direct supervision to support equipment validation.
• Carry out operational tasks by following established processes and working within defined settings and parameters.
• Help install equipment and appliances by performing preparations and providing assistance while adhering to strict, detailed instructions.
• Follow basic mandatory work instructions, including the correct use of personal protective equipment, to safeguard the environment and the wellbeing of oneself and others.
• Maintain accurate batch documentation and records in line with GLP and GMP requirements.
• Perform routine tasks and equipment operations consistently and reliably to support ongoing manufacturing activities.

• Demonstrated proficiency in aseptic technique within pharmaceutical or cleanroom environments.
• Ability to accurately execute GLP and GMP batch records and batch documentation.
• Experience operating basic laboratory and production equipment and carrying out routine tasks.
• Capability to follow strict, detailed instructions and established processes without deviation.
• Skill in performing complex, multi-step solution preparations with high attention to detail.
• Ability to assemble and disassemble process equipment for extrusion, microsphere, liposome, or polymerization processes under supervision.
• Competence in operating PLC-controlled equipment and adjusting set points as directed.
• Familiarity with in-process environmental monitoring procedures.
• Understanding of GLP and GMP principles and their application in daily operations.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work within defined settings and parameters.
• Ability to use basic hand tools safely and effectively for equipment operation.

• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, polymer processing, or related laboratory environments.
• Exposure to cleanroom operations and terminal sterilization processes.
• Comfort working from detailed written procedures, work instructions, and batch records.
• Ability to support equipment installation and qualification activities, including IOQs.
• Commitment to safety practices and proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Willingness to cross-train on new processes and equipment and to grow into additional responsibilities over time.

This role is based in a pharmaceutical laboratory that includes cleanroom facilities and controlled environments for aseptic and polymer manufacturing processes. The position follows a C Shift schedule, Monday through Friday, from 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Work involves operating laboratory and production equipment, handling chemicals and solutions, and adhering to GLP and GMP standards. Team members follow mandatory work instructions and use appropriate…