Production Technician

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

· Set-up, operate, trouble shoot, and preventative maintenance of solution filling lines, vial cappers, and tray loading lines.

· Perform fill weight checks, oxygen in headspace analysis, and bottle torque checks on filled product containers.

· Set up and perform sterile solution filtration processes.

· Unloading racks of sterilized equipment from autoclaves and depyrogenated glassware from ovens.

· Operate autoclaves, both for sterilization of equipment and for terminally sterilizing product.

· Operate vial and ampoule washers, in conjunction with dry heat ovens to prepare the components for aseptic processing.

· Clean and prepare filling gear/equipment for use on multiple filling operations.

· Completion of batch record paperwork, as well as reviews of applicable SOP's and other pertinent documentation.

· Maintain a clean and sanitary environment. Additional Responsibilities:

· Participating in pre-FAT testing for new production equipment. This will require some traveling.

· Supporting new equipment validation efforts.

· Performing supervisory duties in supervisors' absence or in second shift manufacturing. * Training new employees for all job duties.

Education and Experience:

· High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).

· Two (2) years related pharmaceutical experience and/or training.

· Equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Advanced mechanical training is a plus.

Job Prerequisites:

· Ability to meet attendance standards. All full-time employees are required to work a 40-hour week. At times it may be necessary to work additional hours in order to get the required tasks accomplished to meet deadlines.

· Become certified to work in cleanrooms for the purpose of aseptic filling.

· Demonstration of superior mechanical aptitude in set up and maintenance of pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment is a must.

· Ability to interact with peers and operators to be part of the team.

· The cleanroom manufacturing environment requires personnel with good personal hygiene. Adaptability to change and to perform under pressure with time constraints. Physical Demands:

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear. The employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for written work and PC use.

· A large amount of time will be spent standing or walking, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. The employee must regularly lift objects up to 10 lbs. and pushing carts in excess of 500 to 1000 lbs. is necessary.

· Lifting baskets with product weighing 10-20 lbs.

Mental Requirements:

· Ability to hear accurately the spoken word with moderate office noise or plant noise;

· Ability to apply deductive reasoning and understand complicated issues;

· Ability to receive instructions and follow work rules and company policies;

· Ability to follow safety and security practices; Ability to meet deadlines and effectively deal with office stress;

· Ability to accurately communicate ideas, facts, and technical information; and

· Maintain confidentiality of certain information.

Work Environment:

Exposure to moving mechanical parts.

Handling products or substances that are caustic, carcinogenic and / or flammable. Proper safety equipment is provided and must be worn. MSDS are available upon request.

Open flames are used in the ampul sealing process. Care must be taken not to expose flammable liquids or substances in the vicinity.

Wet, humid conditions and/ or dry, cool conditions are common.

Exposure to steam, hot containers or equipment, and hot WFI is common (up to 121°C). Proper safety equipment is provided and must be worn.

Exposure to dry heat ovens at temperatures up to 265°C. Proper safety equipment is provided and must be worn.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.01 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Pharmaceutical: 2 years (Preferred)
• Autoclaves: 2 years (Preferred)
• Sterile processing: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $18 - $26