Trainee Compounder

Driven by abold pursuit of science and fueled byan unwavering commitment to patients, Sun Pharma is a leading global pharmaceutical company, providing high-quality medicines trusted by healthcare professionals and patients.

As part of our mission to Reach People and Touch Lives, we deliver

Innovative Medicines, Generics and Consumer Healthcare products that improve the lives of millions of people. With a broadly diversified portfolio of products that span multiple therapeutic areas, weimprove access to effective, affordable treatments that promote better health and well-being.

Reaching People. Touching Lives.

Job purpose
Responsible primarily for the cleaning of compounding suites, as part of the process of compounding pharmaceutical creams, ointments, gels and liquids.

Duties and responsibilities

Complete G.M.P. documents, such as the Batch Record, cleaning & sanitizing logs, housekeeping logs and other documents / log records pertaining to manufacturing

Follow safety rules/regulations and report any workplace injuries or accidents. Assist when required to improve equipment safety related procedures. Wash and sanitize compounding rooms

Complete Magnehelic Gauge readings on a per shift basis

Perform housekeeping duties which include accurate dilution of disinfectants, wearing of necessary PPEs and working safely while performing the tasks

Maintain a clean and organized working environment. Participate and assist with continuous improvement projects in 5S

Complete all GMP Documentation correctly and in a timely manner

Complete all training assignments and maintain personal training records

Ensure all raw material containers being transferred into compounding department are in a clean state. If not, clean as necessary.

Perform wash up of Miscellaneous compounding equipment

Learn proper techniques of assembling and disassembling of equipment including Mixers, Homogenizers, Pumps

Learn the process of weighing of raw materials which include daily verification of scales and selection of correct scales for weighing purpose

Participate in Internal, Customer and Regulatory Audits.

Notify compounding lead hand and mechanic in a timely manner if equipment parts and compounding consumables are low in quantity

Other duties as assigned.

Additional responsibility (Only applicable to customer facing roles)
Report any adverse event received from customers for company products to the pharmacovigilance department / Drug Safety on the same day or within 1 business day

Qualifications

University degree / College diploma

Must possess the ability to function effectively in a team environment

Must be able to actively listen and receive coaching and applicable training

High Technical Aptitude

Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Must be comfortable with use of tablets and trainable on associated programs (MES, SAP)

Good verbal communication skills for interacting with personnel on a daily basis

Previous experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment would be an asset

Working conditions

Overtime may be requested as per business requirement within compliance. This may be additional time during the work week and / or on weekends with last minute notice.

Shift work required which may include weekends, complying with local labour laws.

Use of G.M.P garments and Safety Equipment (PPE) as required

Physical requirements

Physically fit, able to lift at least 25 kgs with some assistance

Stand for long periods of time

Bending and "squatting" throughout the work day

Direct reports
NA

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

The presently-anticipated base compensation pay range for this position is $46,500 to $58,000. Actual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience. In addition, this position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage;

life insurance; RRSP savings plan; and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.

The compensation and benefits described above are…