What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Engineer position at Planet Pharma?
Job Summary:
The Packaging Engineer will be responsible for validating and qualifying new packaging materials such as foil Tyvek and film for absorbable suture products. This role will involve collaboration with a Manufacturing Engineer and a Quality Engineer with shared responsibility for process development activities. The Packaging Engineer will create validation plans in accordance with company standards. Additionally the Packaging Engineer will serve as the subject matter expert SME for the materials being validated and will consult with the Principal Packaging Engineer regarding any identified gaps.
Responsibilities
Designs develops and tests a wide variety of containers used for the protection display and handling of products. Determines packaging specifications according to the nature of the product cost limitations legal requirements and the type of protection required considering need for resistance to such external variables as moisture corrosive chemicals temperature variations light heat rough handling and tampering. Designs package exteriors considering such factors as product identification sales appeal aesthetic quality printing and production techniques. Responsibilities may include documentation management and/or coordination of Good Manufacturing Practices GMPs and may support prototype line development in manufacturing facilities/plants.
Education:
Requires a University Degree (BA/BS) and minimum of 2 years of relevant experience or advanced degree (MS) with 0 years of experience.
Pay Range: $35-55/hr
Salary : $35 - $55
