Mfg. Pharmaceutical Technician, Granulation & Blending (8pm - 6:30 am, M-TH)

Jo b Summary The Pharmaceutical Technician will work alongside other team members to safely clean, set-up, and operate production equipment in the manufacturing area while adhering to applicable cGMPs, SOPs, FDA, and DEA guidelines. Primary Responsibilities Follow Master Batch Records for the manufacturing 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 manufacturing and/or packaging equipment (oral solid dose manufacturing may include rotor sieves, granulators, blenders, coaters, encapsulators, compression machines, etc.). 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 areas 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. Education and Experience Requirements 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. Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 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 with Granulation and Blending formulations. Supervisor Responsibilities (if applicable) The Pharmaceutical Technician has no direct reports.

Additional Information/ General/Organizational 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 with cGMP regulations.

Teamwork/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

Availability :

To work site schedule of 10.5 hours a day, Monday-Thursday and overtime as needed. Physical and Environmental 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. Perform cleaning and assembly/disassembly on production equipment which may require pulling, pushing, or twisting to remove equipment shields, parts, and panels. Equipment and parts may weigh up to 50 pounds. Additional Information Relocation is not offered for this position. The Company does not sponsor or facilitate any U.S. work or training authorization for this position. All applicants must have unrestricted and independent authorization to work or participate in an internship or training program at the Company. Minimum required education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities are included in the posting. The position will be filled at the level commensurate with the successful candidate's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. Additionally, the company may revise the job description at any time.