Operator 1, Packaging Operations

Company Description

• Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences is hiring entry level candidates for several positions for contract research in Clinical trials of drugs, biologics and medical devices.
• We have a few immediate job opportunities available in Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance and Clinical Research field. We work with University hospitals, pharmaceutical companies and recruiting partners.

Job Description

Job Summary:
The Packaging Technician I is responsible for performing routine bottling, labeling, and packaging processes according to established procedures and work instructions. He/she must be able to read, understand, and complete all packaging documentation including batch records, standard operating procedures and/or work instructions, and material processing requests. He/she must possess basic computer and analytical skills. The Packaging Technician I must have the ability to work in a fast-paced, highly diverse, team oriented, work environment.
Responsibilities:

• Basic packaging process flow.
• Basic inventory and supplies management process flow.
• Basic bottling techniques for all single vial purified and conjugate materials.
• Basic packaging processes including bagging and labeling.
• Use of pipette, scale, and other packaging equipment as required.
• Support label creation process by learning and operating all labeling equipment.
• Meet daily/weekly/monthly departmental production objectives efficiently and effectively with a high degree of quality.
• Must have ability to independently organize individual schedules to meet departmental goals.
• Ability to follow general instructions on routine tasks and detailed instructions on new tasks.
• Support the departmental packaging supplies and material management functions including storing, retrieving, and staging supplies/materials as required.
• Support technical manual and technical data sheet preparation and operate associated equipment to produce printed literature.
• Support LDMS and daily shift start up meetings.
• Ability to lift 20-30 pounds in a safe manner; requesting assistance when appropriate.
• Understand and input packaging data, as required, in the SAP system and/or other Production Planning/Manufacturing Resource database system(s).
• Follow all department guidelines and procedures.
• Follow Client Biosciences Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) policies and procedures: Take responsibility for safety in the immediate work area.
• Participate in EH&S programs.
• Notify supervisor of all observed hazardous conditions or unsafe work practices.
• May provide recommendations on maintaining the safety of the work environment.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Requirements:

• High school Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Fundamental computer skills.
• Perform basic math calculations.
• 0-2 year(s) relevant experience required.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Self-motivated; must have ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient learner with new tasks and methods.
• Attention to detail.

Additional Information

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