Pharma Production Technician

Senior‑level Production Technician, bulk processing area, Indianapolis, IN. Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM. This position requires experience and training to manufacture pharmaceuticals in a strictly controlled GMP environment. The technician will progress through several job functions and demonstrate increasing skill levels.

• Learn, understand, and comply with all Company and GMP compliance policies and procedures.
• Perform area sanitization procedures in the GMP manufacturing facility (Formulation Rooms, Staging Areas, Raw Material Dispensing Room, and Airlocks).
• Learn and become competent in performing filter integrity testing.
• Learn and become competent in cleaning miscellaneous pieces of manufacturing equipment and vessels.
• Learn and perform raw material weighing (dispensing) and bulk formulation.
• Perform system maintenance preventive maintenance (PM) procedures.
• Become and maintain qualification for entry into the Aseptic Core to perform sterile filtrations, unload the autoclave, and complete Steam‑in‑Place operations as needed by area management.
• Perform other duties supporting the production schedule as assigned by area supervision.
• Execute tasks and operations with minimal supervision.
• Provide training, guidance, and leadership for Production Technician I and II personnel.
• Supervise the activities of other members of the manufacturing team, taking full responsibility for results.
• Coordinate manufacturing activities with other support groups to receive components, batch records, QC results, etc.
• Conduct QTS nonconforming product investigations, identify corrective actions, and implement changes as needed.
• Place purchase orders and monitor supplies.
• Perform final batch record reviews before QA review.
• Attend mandatory annual hazardous waste training meetings and demonstrate competency by passing the tests administered by the company or consultant.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

• B.S. degree in chemistry, biology, or life sciences is a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of and experience in bulk formulation along with equipment cleaning, preparation, and assembly are preferred.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office such as Word and Excel are a plus.

High School diploma or the equivalent.

1–4 years in a regulated manufacturing facility using Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in the pharmaceutical/biotech/diagnostic industry, with processing experience.

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Minimum of five years of experience using current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in a regulated manufacturing facility in the pharmaceutical/biotech/diagnostic industry with processing experience.
• Adequate communication skills to read, comprehend, and discuss detailed GMP documentation (batch record instructions, Standard Operating Procedures, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to perform arithmetic functions to accurately perform or check calculations required in manufacturing instructions.
• Leadership experience in training and directing others.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to troubleshoot, identify problems, and propose solutions.
• Manual labor: regularly lifting or moving up to 10 pounds, frequently lifting or moving up to 25 pounds, and standing regularly.
• Isolator experience.

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