Manufacturing Technician

Manufacturing Technician I (1st Shift)

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Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday from 7:30am-4pm; 100% on-site (San Diego). Catalent, Inc. is a leading global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). The San Diego facility focuses on early‑stage development of small molecule and peptide drug candidates from the bench to the clinic. This facility supports oral and injectable dosage forms, including preformulation testing, formulation and analytical development, cGMP manufacturing and clinical packaging, labeling, and worldwide distribution.

Our San Diego location hosts the Catalent Spray Drying technologies with downstream roller compaction capabilities to support the most challenging compounds.

The Manufacturing Technician I will be responsible for conducting Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) manufacturing of solid oral and liquid oral pharmaceutical dosage forms for Phase I and Phase II clinical trials. Daily responsibilities include production equipment set up, weighing of materials, sieve and blending activities, spray drying, milling, granulation, mixing, roller compaction, submitting samples, encapsulation, tableting, coating, and packaging. You will be a key member of a multi‑site mission to deliver unparalleled service to our clients and quality drug products to patients.

• Prepare materials, equipment and manufacturing suites for production
• Conduct GMP manufacturing of solid oral and liquid oral dosage forms
• Packaging and labeling of manufactured products
• Pre/post‑production cleaning of equipment, supplies and manufacturing area
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and production batch records
• Responsible for accurate documentation in production batch records
• May also assist engineering with equipment validations, preventive maintenance, and cleaning verifications
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required
• One (1) year of experience is required in GMP pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing
• Physical Requirements:
  
  On an average 8‑hour day this position requires the ability to walk, sit and stand, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms at or above shoulder height and below waist height, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear, smell and lift up to 40 pounds. Specific vision requirements include reading written documents, visual inspection of materials and using a computer monitor screen frequently.

• The anticipated salary range for this role in California is $40,000 to $46,000 annually. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary and will be dependent on several factors, including but not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, and business needs.

• Awesome employee activities:
  Movie Day, Monthly Birthday Celebrations, Friday Bagel Breakfast, On‑site Fitness Center, yoga and HIIT classes, Sponsored Sports Teams, and several other company‑sponsored events that encourage positive employee camaraderie, contributing to effective employee relationships.
• Environmentally friendly green initiatives with on‑site practices and regular participation in Beach Clean‑up activities for community engagement.
• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process. Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives.
• Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on Diversity and Inclusion.
• Competitive salary with bonus potential. Generous 401(k) match and Paid Time Off accrual. Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment.
• 152 hours of PTO + 10 paid holidays.
• Positive and fast‑paced working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative and dynamic.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Let us help you finish your degree or earn a new one!
• Well Hub program to promote overall physical wellness.
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