Inspection and Packaging Technician I

** Job Summary*
* Assist in visually inspecting, labeling and packaging pharmaceutical products. First shift positions: 6:00AM - 2:30PM

** Area Of Responsibility*
* + Assists in performing visual inspections, labeling, assembling and packaging of liquids, suspensions, and lyophilized pharmaceutical and dermatological products in vials, ampoules etc.

+ Cleans up labeling and packaging assembly equipment and facility as needed

+ Comply with all policies and procedures related to personal safety and job area safety

+ Maintains manufacturing records and completes all required paperwork/documents to comply with Federal Regulations and FDA

+ Reports variance or deviations from standard procedures to department management

+ Stocks materials utilized by the department

+ Operates semi-automatic inspection machine, vial label applicator and box imprinting machines

+ Other duties as assigned

** Work Conditions:*
* + Controlled unclassified manufacturing/production area

+ Warehouse office

+ Possible exposure to hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals

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* Physical Requirements:

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* + Stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach or push with hands and arms, talk and hear

+ Use of repetitive motion, unimpaired manual dexterity

+ Close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to focus

+ Correctable 20/20 vision

+ Ability to visually inspect small products and print

+ Be able to sit at workstation for up to 50 minutes at a sitting for up to 8 hours per day

+ Requires use of appropriate personal protective equipment (lab coat, hairnet, booties, and gloves)

+ Lifts up to 35lbs.

** Travel Estimate*
* Up to 0%

** Education and Job Qualification*
* + High School Diploma or GED required

+ Biotechnology certificate preferred or equivalent experience

+ Ability to visually inspect small print/printed labels

+ Ability to visually inspect liquid and lyophilized pharmaceutical products for small particles

+ Ability to read, write and follow written and verbal instructions/procedures in English

+ Ability to work independently or in a group setting

** Experience*
* + Minimum 0-2 years related experience

+ Familiarity with, and the ability to follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Master Batch Records, and adhere consistently to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs)

+ Works under direct guidance of the supervisor

+ Basic math skills

+ Basic computer skills

We provide equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, military or veteran status, generic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.