Biopharmaceutical Production Associate

Location: Cranbury, New Jersey (Onsite – Second Shift; 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM, 5 Days/Week)

Work Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Experience

Required:

2 – 15 Years

Compensation: USD 20 – 25 per hour

Eligibility: US Citizen / Green Card Holder (Valid work permit required; Visa sponsorship not available)

Seeking an experienced Production Operator to support pharmaceutical solid-dosage manufacturing operations on the second shift. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in operating, cleaning, and maintaining cGMP equipment and performing production tasks such as dispensing, granulation, milling, drying, compression, encapsulation, coating, and cleaning. The role requires strong adherence to cGMP standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and safety protocols to ensure efficient, compliant, and high-quality production processes.

• Execute all aspects of solid-dosage manufacturing, including dispensing, sifting, granulation, milling, drying, encapsulation, compression, coating, and related cleaning activities.
• Set up, operate, and clean cGMP pharmaceutical equipment in compliance with approved SOPs and Batch Records.
• Ensure all manufacturing and non-commercial production activities are completed on time and in accordance with production schedules.
• Maintain accurate and legible documentation in English for all production and batch records.
• Follow all safety and cGMP standards, including the proper use of PPE as outlined in SOPs and Safety Data Sheets.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work environment following Good Housekeeping and cGMP standards.
• Participate in Quality Investigations and continuous improvement initiatives as needed.
• Collaborate with production management and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth daily operations.

• Minimum 3 years of recent experience as a Production Operator in a regulated pharmaceutical solid dosage facility (tablets/capsules).
• Proven experience in setup, operation, and cleaning of cGMP solid dosage equipment.
• Familiarity with processes including dispensing, granulation, sifting, milling, drying, compression, encapsulation, and coating.
• Strong knowledge of SOPs, Batch Records, and safety procedures.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Demonstrated job stability and reliability in previous employment.
• Ability to stand for an entire 8-hour shift and lift up to 30 lbs (14 kg).
• Capable of wearing all required PPE (including face pieces) per OSHA standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.

• Required:
  
  High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s degree in Physical Sciences or Pharmaceutical/Life Sciences.

• Experience in oral solid dosage (tablet/capsule) production in a pharmaceutical or biotech environment.
• Exposure to continuous improvement or Lean manufacturing environments.
• Basic knowledge of pharmaceutical quality systems and documentation standards.