Engineer I, Packaging (9-12 Month Contract) MannKind Corporation - 3.7 Danbury, CT Job Details Contract $28.80 - $43.20 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications GMP Pharmaceutical company experience Laboratory techniques Traditional material testing Packaging equipment Pharmaceutical manufacturing facility experience Full Job Description MannKind Corporation (

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MNKD) is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming chronic disease care through innovative, patient-centric solutions. Focused on cardiometabolic and orphan lung diseases, we develop and commercialize treatments that address serious unmet medical needs, including diabetes, pulmonary hypertension, and fluid overload in heart failure and chronic kidney disease. With deep expertise in drug-device combinations, MannKind aims to deliver therapies designed to fit seamlessly into daily life. At MannKind, our employees are our greatest asset. We foster a close-knit, collaborative culture where every team member plays a vital role in our mission. We are proud to champion a rich blend of backgrounds, perspectives, and working styles as we work together to improve health outcomes and change lives.

Job Summary:

Responsible for Package Technology projects necessary to design, develop and transfer cost effective and sound packaging for pharmaceutical products. Determines packaging specifications according to the nature of the product, cost limitations, legal requirements, and the type of protection required, considering need for resistance to such external variables as moisture, corrosive chemicals, temperature variations, light, heat, handling and tampering.

Essential Duties:

Works on complex problems in which analysis of situation or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors. Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. May determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may provide guidance to other lower-level personnel. Interacts in a team environment as part of the development, transfer and launch project structures, as well as required to work independently on the technical and regulatory tasks necessary to support corporate and team goals. Design drug product packaging in support of the drug development process by identifying: o Critical drug product attributes as defined by Development teams o Commercialization requirements set by Marketing o Regulatory needs supporting NDA submission, review and approval o Production efficiencies and standards as necessary Develop packaging technologies using engineering principles and scientific analysis to collect and synthesize data relating to package and drug product performance. Support clinical supply activities by designing appropriate drug product packaging. Scale up packaging technologies to production by compiling and executing the necessary technical and financial plans. Write, create and establish purchasing specifications for packaging requirements (components, in process controls) based upon development and transfer activities. Coordinate and participate in the launch activities related to packaging which are required to support new product introductions. Generate written development and investigation reports in support of package components, materials, equipment and processes. Responsible for observing all Company, Health, Safety and Environmental guidelines. Duties and responsibilities are not limited to the work listed above and may include other assignments as necessary. Minimum Qualifications BS Degree in Engineering with 1-3 years or MS with 0-2 years of related experience in engineering in pharmaceuticals or the equivalent combination of training and experience. Working knowledge of materials test methodology, laboratory procedures and packaging equipment. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities. Knowledge of cGMP's and various regulatory aspects affecting pharmaceutical packaging development