Operations Technician

Location: Rahway, NJ Work Environment: On-Site

The Operations Technician I is an entry-level professional responsible for executing technical tasks and supporting critical operational activities. This role is essential to the timely packaging, labeling, warehousing, and distribution of bulk and finished clinical materials.

The successful candidate will ensure full compliance with Quality-related aspects of Global Clinical Supply Operations, including inventory management, SOP authoring, and supporting internal inspections.

• Perform primary and secondary packaging of drug products, biologics, and vaccines.
• Execute distribution activities, including order processing and drug picking, packing, and shipping.
• Manage all tasks related to clinical label printing and production.
• Oversee warehousing activities, including bulk component inventory movement and accuracy.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels for consumables through proactive ordering.

• Maintain cGMP and safety training to site requirements at all times.
• Author or revise Standard Operating Procedures (
  SOPs
  ) and support batch record reconciliation.
• Support investigations into root causes and assist in the creation of Corrective and Preventative Actions (
  CAPAs
  ).
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) during internal or external audits from regulatory agencies and safety bodies.

• Operate within cold vaults, walk-in CTUs, and stand-up CTUs.
• Execute assigned technical tasks with a high degree of reliability and follow-through.
• Utilize SAP for technical activities and maintain accurate, detailed documentation.
• Engage in creative problem-solving and provide analysis to anticipate technical obstacles.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
  ; candidates with relevant experience will be considered.
• 0–3 years of experience in a related field (or 3+ years of relevant experience for candidates without a degree).
• Experience using and wearing respiratory equipment.
• Training or experience in forklift and pallet jack operation.

• Strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) principles.
• Knowledge of quality and safety requirements for pharmaceutical packaging and handling.
• SAP experience is highly desired.
• Equipment operation and repair skills.

• Ability to repetitively lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs
  .
• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to quickly learn new systems and demonstrate in-depth knowledge of GMP processes.