Pharmaceutical Technician, Weekend Shift; Fri - Sun

Job Summary

The Pharmaceutical Technician will efficiently, effectively, and safely clean, set-up, and operate machinery in the packaging area while adhering to applicable cGMPs, SOPs, FDA, and DEA guidelines.

• Follow Master Batch Records for the packaging of controlled, oral solid dose (OSD) and other dosage forms when required.
• Prepare raw materials, blends, and bulk accountability throughout manufacturing processes.
• Performs weight checks for incoming and dispensed materials ensuring compliance with established procedures. Operates scales including set-up, verification, leveling and challenging.
• Identify, report, and resolve quality issues.
• Safely and in compliance with batch records and SOPs, set up, operate, and clean and/or packaging equipment.
• Perform in-process testing and inspections as required by Master Batch Record (weighing, tablet thickness, tablet hardness, friability, visual inspection, etc.).
• Clean and sanitize manufacturing and packaging rooms including walls, floors, and ceilings per SOPs.
• Report accidents and unsafe conditions or unusual circumstances to supervisor.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation. Follow good documentation practices in accordance with GMP.
• Process labeling and components correctly; transferring, counting, FIFO, returns, etc. during packaging processes.
• Actively participate in Production team and Site communication meetings.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance; work overtime as required.
• Support GMP investigations and events.
• Identify and report potential GMP impacting situations.
• Contribute to Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) writing in your technical area.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Up to three years pharmaceutical industry experience preferred or an equivalent combination of education, demonstrated mechanical skill, and experience in a similar industry.

• General ability to perform basic to complex mathematical computations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Understanding of the Metric System of Measurement.
• Preferred experience in oral solid dose (OSD) pharmaceuticals, process areas include:
  Pharmacy/Dispensing, Granulation/Blending, Compression, Bead Coating, Extrusion, Encapsulation and Coating;
  Packaging with Serialization.

The Pharmaceutical Technician has no direct reports.

• Quality/Compliance
  :
  Achieve a standard of excellence with work processes and outcomes while maintaining compliance with policies and all regulatory requirements.
• Communication
  :
  Clear, accurate, effective and timely written and verbal communication. Strong attention to detail and ability to write and record data legibly and accurately in accordance to cGMP regulations.
• Team Work/Collaboration
  :
  Work effectively with others to achieve goals, build strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Critical thinking/problem solving
  : general ability to collect, organize and analyze data. Ability to recognize, analyze and solve a variety of problems.
• Initiative
  :
  Ability to take ownership of work, doing what is needed without being asked and appropriate follow-through.
• Adaptability
  :
  Being receptive to feedback, willingness to learn, and open to continuous improvement.
• Operational Excellence
  :
  Embrace and support Operational Excellence Culture and Initiatives.
• Accountability
  :
  Demonstrate ambition and discipline to achieve organizational and career goals

• Occasionally move/traverse, ascend/descend step ladders, stairs, and/or platforms.
• Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment including PAPR (Powered Air Purifying Respirator).
• Occasionally, transport materials using manual and power assisted vehicles including manually pushing and pulling drums, totes, boxes, and pallets.
• Lift and maneuver empty drums weighing up to 40 pounds up to five times per day; push and maneuver drums containing product weighing up to 275 pounds up to five times per day.
• Must be able to visually inspect tablets and capsules for color consistency, shape, and surface…