Compounding​/Tableting Technician - Synovex

Position Summary

Work as part of a team operating pharmaceutical bulk compounding equipment and tableting presses. Maintain accurate and concurrent documentation of all completed tasks. Maintain a positive attitude and be able to work well with others in a team environment. Demonstrate good attendance. This position is in a manufacturing area utilizing DEA schedule III / IV materials. Synovex differential pay will be paid to colleagues working within the facility.

• Record Keeping and Documentation – Maintain and complete accurate records (timecards, batch records, logbooks, etc.)
• Equipment – Operate assigned equipment (PLC‑controlled Blenders, dryers, GMX Granulator and fluid bed dryer, Weighroom scales, Tablet presses, etc.). Clean production equipment and facilities. Set‑up/disassemble production equipment. Operate in‑process devices (moisture analyzers, scales, hardness testers, calipers, etc.). Operate material handling devices (electric pallet jack, manual pallet jacks, hi‑lifts).
• Apply the metric system to assigned process calculations.
• Follow all SOPs/cGMPs applicable to the area. Apply proper housekeeping techniques. Follow proper dress and secondary gowning policy.
• Practice good safety techniques in the manufacturing area, including lock‑out/Tag‑out procedures. Read and interpret Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs). Properly use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required per SOPs (safety shoes, safety glasses, respirators, gloves, hearing protection, etc.).
• Decision Making – Delegate questionable issues upward. Follow written or oral directions. Know when to stop the process for anomalies. Learn to identify “out‑of‑spec” material.
• Process – Familiar with production/process flow. Know proper staging and storage location for supplies and equipment. Learn key terminology associated with Pharmaceutical Manufacturing.
• Communications – Communicate effectively with peers and supervisors. Apply appropriate communication techniques for teamwork.
• Personal Computer Skills – Perform PC tasks (C.W., bulk compounding, and compression).

• Education and Experience – High School Diploma or equivalent required, plus 6‑12 months of experience. Technical school certificate or 1‑2 yrs college preferred. Minimum of one year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Language Skills – Able to read and interpret procedures.
• Math Skills – Ability to apply general math skills.
• Mechanical Skills – Basic understanding of mechanical skills and use of various hand tools.
• Mechanical Mastery – Mastered two process family groups.
• Physical Requirements – Meet physical requirements of the job, including lifting of 20‑40 lbs. occasionally up to 50 lbs., wearing secondary gowning and Powers Air Purifying Respirators, and working flexible hours and overtime.

• $500 Sign on Bonus
• 4 weeks accrued paid vacation and 13 paid holidays
• 401(k) match with company profit sharing
• Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan repayment program
• Health, personal, and family benefits starting day 1

Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability.

Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at zoeti to request an accommodation.