What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry-Level Operations Technician position at Exela Pharma Sciences?
Position Summary
The Entry Level Operations Technician supports the ongoing development, manufacture, and distribution of pharmaceutical products in compliance with regulations. The Entry Level Operations Technician position is for recent high school graduates. No previous training or experience required.
Job Responsibilities
- Clean, set-up, operate and monitor equipment of the production line
- Complete all required documentation and scheduled quality checks
- Ensure adequate supply, function, and output of production equipment
- Adjust filler to include timing & fill volume per QA request
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties
- Collect required samples needed for Quality Assurance testing as required
- Perform line changeovers in a safe and efficient manner
- Complete pre and post cleaning per production run
- Ensure all required information is properly documented in accordance with SOP’s
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices
- Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area
- Follow all required work safe practices
- This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, etc.
- This position may be involved with the transportation and handling of hazardous waste; must successfully complete Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) training within 1 year of hire, and annually thereafter.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Experience Requirements
- Must have good communication skills
- Must have basic math skills (addition, subtraction, division)
- Must be mechanically inclined and able to lift up to 20 pounds continuously
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time
- Must be able to work in confined spaces
- Must have good hygiene
- Ability to wear full cleanroom garb for up to 5 hours at a time
Education Requirements
- High School diploma / or equivalent required
EOE, including disability/vets