Production Operator

Production Support Operator - Albuquerque, NM

Curia provides global contract research and manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Join our talented workforce, where a commitment to excellence and a customer focused attitude is everything. We pursue excellence because our work has the power to improve patients’ lives with the pharmaceuticals we develop and manufacture.

The Production Support Operator ensures compliance with cGMP standards, maintains accurate and thorough documentation, and contributes to ongoing training and process improvement efforts to optimize production efficiency and product quality. Responsibilities include supporting the timely manufacturing of parenteral products, including vial preparation, fill line operation, lyophilizer loading/unloading, and vial sealing, all conducted in an aseptic environment according to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP).

The role encompasses setting up, operating, sanitizing, and sterilizing equipment and manufacturing areas within a cleanroom setting. Tasks include preparing, washing, and sterilizing vials, performing batch calculations and formulations, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and procedures. The operator maintains current good documentation practices (cGDP) for all activities and actively participates in training and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production processes and efficiency.

Responsibilities also extend to sanitizing aseptic and controlled areas using specialized solutions and equipment, adhering to sanitization protocols during sterile processing, and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all sanitization and documentation tasks. The role also involves preparation, sterilization, cleaning, and decontamination of manufacturing equipment in a cleanroom environment. The operator handles the compounding or formulation of drug solutions, using costly raw materials and hazardous chemicals, while adhering to safety protocols and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.

• Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), and proper aseptic techniques to ensure the production of sterile, high-quality products
• Assemble and operate automated filling and sealing equipment aseptically
• Accurately document and review production paperwork to ensure clarity and compliance
• Perform in-process inspections or pre-inspections of vials as required
• Maintain and stock gowning materials to ensure proper gowning procedures
• Clean and sanitize work areas to maintain a sterile manufacturing environment
• Collaborate with peers to provide mutual training and support under the guidance of Production Management
• Read/interpret SOPs to ensure compliance
• Maintain up to date trainings
• Other duties may be assigned

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Two (2) years related experience in production, manufacturing, and/or cleanroom preferred

Ability to read, write and interpret documents such as safety instructions, standard operating procedures, policies, and manuals. Ability to write clearly and communicate effectively.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals and percentages. Ability to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Ability to demonstrate understanding and effective application of written and oral instruction.

Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access. Ability to quickly adapt and learn new manufacturing software systems.

• Fosters a collaborative and positive work environment
• Champions change
• Promotes a safe and healthy work environment by actively identifying and addressing potential hazards, following established safety protocols, participating in safety training programs, and fostering a culture of awareness and responsibility among team members.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail

• Must pass a background check
• Must pass a drug screen
• May be…