What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Chemical Processor - 2nd Shift position at Cosette Pharmaceuticals Inc.?
Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a US-based, fully integrated pharmaceutical company with capabilities in product development, manufacturing, and commercial operations. Cosette has a fast-growing portfolio of branded pharmaceuticals consisting of products in the cardiology, women's health, and migraine markets. Cosette has a long history in quality manufacturing of complex dosage forms including topical creams, ointments, oral liquids/solutions and suppositories, which has led to consistent supply to customers and commercialization success. Cosette has corporate and manufacturing facilities in New Jersey and North Carolina and is supported by more than 300 dedicated employees across all functional areas.
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- Coordinate and lead Chemical Processors in the cleaning, weighing, and manufacturing of bulk pharmaceutical batches.
- Effectively use personnel to complete daily tasks and meet production goals while minimizing overtime, operating supplies, and cost.
- Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Documentation Practices, and compliance in Safety and SOP Training.
- Review all in-process and completed batch records, forms, and logbooks for accuracy and completeness.
- Make oneself readily available to answer manufacturing questions and assist other Chemical Processors with weighing and compounding batches.
- Take ownership of department equipment and issue maintenance request for items in need of repair.
- Maintain current training status on all SOP, Safety Policies, and departmental tasks.
- Ensure the proper completion of validations (cleaning, process, and equipment).
- Maintain cleanliness of each manufacturing area and weekly cleaning logs are properly documented.
- Other duties as assigned by management
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Previous pharmaceutical experience or chemical manufacturing experience is required.
- Train-the-Trainer Certification is required to be completed within 2 months from entry of position.
- Fundamental knowledge of cGMP’s is required.
- Good math, communication (written and verbal), time management, and troubleshooting skills.
- Attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness when documenting information and/or reviewing documents.
- Some mechanical aptitude.
- Manufacturing tanks, purified water systems, scales, pumps, mills, and mixers.
- Ability to use Inventory Management software is preferred
- Ability to use outlook, word, excel
- Powered Industrial Trucks – Obtain and then maintain a company issued PIT license
- Drum Hauler – Must obtain and then maintain a company issued license to operate the drum hauler.
- Ability to work in a wet environment requiring additional PPE.
- Maintain all manufacturing areas in a clean and sanitary condition and in compliance with GMP’s.
- Ability to wear respirator or PAPR
- Ability to wear steel toed shoes
- Be able to repeatedly lift 50 lbs.
