Senior Manufacturing Technician

Position: **Senior Manufacturing Technician**
Location: Maryland Heights

Job Title:

Senior Manufacturing Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Manufacturing Technician to perform tasks associated with operating equipment through formulation, preparation, and dispensing of pharmaceutical processes according to cGMP guidelines. This role involves working with advanced automated equipment, creating new products, and serving as a lead technician while coordinating work in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs). The successful candidate will maintain documentation in line with cGMP guidelines, review Batch Records, and provide leadership on the floor.

Responsibilities

+ Operate equipment for formulation, preparation, and dispensing of pharmaceutical processes in compliance with cGMP guidelines.

+ Work with advanced automated equipment and participate in the creation of new products.

+ Coordinate work and lead as a Senior technician in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).

+ Perform and maintain documentation following cGMP guidelines.

+ Review Batch Records accurately and thoroughly.

+ Provide leadership and guidance on the production floor.

+ Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and process issues, elevating concerns as needed.

+ Participate actively in safety programs to minimize potential exposure levels in a plant producing radioactive materials.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in a pharmaceutical or manufacturing industry, preferably in an FDA-regulated cGMP environment.

+ Three to five years of relevant work experience.

+ Strong mechanical aptitude with a preferred scientific background.

+ Capability to provide front-line troubleshooting for manufacturing equipment and process issues.

+ Good hand-eye coordination.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Associate Degree or completion of an equivalent certification program from a technical or vocational school is required.

+ Equivalent relevant years of experience in this field of study will also be considered.

+ Experience in other cGMP processing environments can be considered.

Work Environment

This role operates in a sterile environment with gowning requirements. The work schedule is Saturday through Tuesday, 5:00 PM to 3:30 AM, with the possibility of changes and overtime as necessary. The position requires willingness to work with radioactive materials and participate in safety programs. Personal protective equipment is mandatory. The role demands attention to detail and the ability to work in a team-based environment.

Physical demands include sitting or standing for extended periods, handling radioactive cyclotron components, lifting up to 70 lbs, and performing tasks that require lifting, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching, and climbing stairs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Maryland Heights, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.04 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:  - Medical, dental & vision  - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital  - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available  - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)  - Short and long-term disability  - Health Spending Account (HSA)  - Transportation benefits  - Employee Assistance Program  - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Maryland Heights,MO.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 18, 2026.

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