Parenteral Manufacturing Technician

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KNOWLEDGE/ EDUCATION/

EXPERIENCE:

Describe the knowledge, which is required to perform this job in a satisfactory manner. If this knowledge can be obtained through formal training / education and experience, list the type and amount of education and experience, list the type and amount of education and experience that would typically prepare an individual for this position.

• High school diploma with, two (2) years of experience in Parenteral Manufacturing Process or three (3) years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing process.
• Knowledge of preparation, formulation and filling processes.
• Basic writing skills when completing area documentation.
• Basic knowledge on Computerized, PLC control equipment, procedures and new scientific processes.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to provide job training, theoretical and or On the Job, for new employees following the Parenteral Operations Department Qualification Curriculum.
• Knowledge of all critical process parameters and their impact in product quality.
• Knowledge in steam sterilization, depyrogenation, filtration sterilization, lyophilization and isolators technology.
• Understanding of Process Equipment set-up and able to perform it repeatedly and according to SOPs.
• Ability to apply critical thinking to resolve complex issues.
• Excellent leadership characteristics, accountability and commitment.
• Team player and collaborating skills.
• Knowledgeable in cGMP’s, process area, documentation, safety, EHS and hygiene practices.
• Skill in performing detailed tasks and documenting information.
• Ability to enter data into a computer and perform complex process transactions.
• Skill in accurate visual inspection (e.g. product and components defects)
• Ability to read procedures and documents in English/Spanish Text (e.g. SOPs, Batch Records, etc.)
• Skill in basic mathematical applications.
• Skill in navigating through and performing transactions in mfg computer systems (HMI, hand held computers).
• Strong organizational skills

MAJOR

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs the assigned activities related to the equipment set-ups, changeovers equipment cleaning, and line clearance to achieve an efficient operation of the different processes and products yield maximizing.
• Operates and understands the preparation, formulation and filling equipment functions and basic troubleshooting activities
• Cleans, sanitize, and sterilize manufacturing area rooms and equipments.
• Runs autoclaves to sterilize equipment to be used in the manufacturing process.
• Performs CIP and SIP (Cleaning in Place and Sterilization in Place) of the tanks.
• Performs integrity test of all filters used in the process before and after each use.
• Receives, handle, verifies and weigh excipients and drug substance and or active ingredient to be used in the formulation process.
• Executes the product formulation as per Batch record and Procedure instructions; this includes pH measurements and adjustments, yield calculations, and volume adjustment.
• Performs sampling of bulk solutions as per batch record requirements
• Interacts with computer controlled equipment and processes.
• Monitors critical process parameters and proactively takes necessary action to prevent process deviation and/or product losses.
  
  Verifies calibration status of critical instruments before process…