Pharmaceutical Technician

Introduction to Ardena

As a leading Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), Ardena partners with pharmaceutical companies of all sizes—from emerging biotech to global industry leaders—united by the mission to help biopharma innovators navigate drug development with precision, quality, and speed, bringing their molecules from discovery to the clinic and market. Our fully integrated services span drug substance and drug product development, manufacturing, nanomedicine, clinical logistics, bioanalytical services, state research, fill & finish, and CMC regulatory support.

With a rapidly growing international footprint, Ardena is home to over 750 professionals across six strategic locations—Belgium (Ghent), the Netherlands (Oss and Assen), Sweden (Södertälje), Spain (Pamplona), and Somerset, New Jersey (the US). Our open and transparent culture is built on collaboration, ownership, and innovation, guided by our We CARE values. We foster a communicative environment where mutual respect, accountability, and excellence empower our team.

We are looking for skilled and motivated professionals eager to grow their careers in an exciting and fast-paced environment. Whether you’re an experienced expert or just starting out, Ardena provides a dynamic workplace where you can contribute to meaningful drug development projects, expand your knowledge, and be part of a global team committed to making a difference. As an international organization, we help you navigate a career path that expands your possibilities beyond borders, opening doors to personal and professional growth without limits. Your potential to grow is limitless with us.

If you are ready to take on new opportunities, work alongside industry experts, and contribute to the future of medicine, Ardena is the place for you.

For the Ardena Business Unit based in Somerset (US), we are looking for a [Job Title]

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

YOUR ROLE

This is a cross-functional position encompassing, but not limited to the Dispensing, Milling, Blending, Granulation, Fluid Bed Coating, Compression, Encapsulation, Tablet Coating manufacturing processes. Must be able to keep accurate and detailed records, understand batch records and maintain cleanliness of work area. Must follow standard operating procedures.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilizing the current dispensing systems of scales and balances, accurately weigh / dispense and label raw materials for manufacturing.
• Accurately prepares for return to the warehouse all partial raw material containers, defaces and disposes of all empty raw material drums as per current SOP’s.
• Checks for accuracy all materials delivered from the dispensing area as well as all in-process materials from the prior unit operation as per current SOP.
• Performs all the duties necessary to mill, blend and granulate drug products which includes the disassembly, cleaning, set-up and operation of milling, blending and granulation manufacturing equipment.
• Performs all the duties necessary to compress and encapsulate drug products, which includes the disassembly, cleaning, set-up and operation of manufacturing equipment such as but not limited to Tablet Presses, Capsule Fillers, Dedusters, Metal Detectors, Disintegration Testers, Friabilators, Tablet and Capsule In Process Weight Check Systems, Hardness Testers and Micrometers.
• Performs all the duties necessary to film coat drug products, which includes the disassembly, cleaning, set-up and operation of manufacturing equipment such as but not limited to various size Fluid Beds, Coating Pans, Solution Tanks, Spray Guns and Mixers.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    YOUR PROFILE
• High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Prior experience working in a pharmaceutical, biotech or food manufacturing environment (regulated by GMP standards and requirements for at least 2 years) is required; with specific experience in oral solid dosage manufacturing (milling, blending, granulation, fluid bed, Hot Melt Extrusion, compression, capsule filling or pan coating manufacturing processes).
• Expert in at least one manufacturing discipline.
• Ability to utilize hand tools to assemble and disassemble various types of machinery.
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures (SOPs, cGMPs).
• Technical skills / trouble shooting skills. Demonstrate a high level of technical expertise and problem-solving skills.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Ardena, we recognize that our people drive our success. We offer :

HOW TO APPLY

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