Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technician

Job Summary

• Consistently follow and actively promote proper safety protocols and PPE to other staff.
• Maintain the safety and cleanliness of production areas and all related equipment during each shift, specifically maintaining potent compound handling techniques.
• Utilize a wide variety of written procedures, including batch records and existing operating procedures.
• Function as a primary or secondary operator for cGMP production of APIs and intermediates.
• Must be able to effectively operate production equipment during production, cleaning, and maintenance as necessary to support production operations.
• Communicate production status effectively through shift pass‑off tools.
• Correct safety and process issue gaps as identified through standard inspections and audits in a timely and effective manner.
• Participate in a team‑based, multi‑shift manufacturing environment by actively engaging in inter‑shift communication and maintaining high quality in‑lab housekeeping.
• Provide departmental support through additional tasks as directed by department leadership.

• Must be willing to work with highly potent / hazardous materials
• Able to utilize proper personal protective equipment which could include, but is not limited to:
  • Respiratory protection (dust masks, half/full face respirators, supplied air, etc)
  • Work uniforms
  • Lab Coats
  • Full body protection (disposable coveralls, hazmat suits, etc)

• Education:
  
  Associate degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related Life Science
  -OR
  - High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Work Experience:
  
  2+ years of pharmaceutical, chemical, or related production manufacturing experience
• Skills:
  • Ability to read and understand written protocols
  • Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Email, etc.)
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Able to operate hand tools, calculators and weighing / measuring devices
  • Basic mathematical skills
  • Possess a high degree of motivation and are a self‑starter
  • Ability to multi‑task while paying close attention to detail
  • Able to stand for long periods of time
  • Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds with the assistance of equipment or teammates as necessary