Pharma Compounding Technician - 1st Shift

Pharma Compounding Technician - 1st Shift

job posting

Pharma Compounding Technician - 1st Shift M-F 6:00am - 2:30pm OR M-Th 5:00am - 3:30pm

responsibilities

• Position Summary

• Collaborate as part of a team to operate pharmaceutical compounding equipment and perform related tasks. Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all activities. Maintain a positive attitude and demonstrate strong teamwork skills. Exhibit reliable attendance and a commitment to workplace responsibilities.

• Hours: 1st Shift. M-F 6:00am to 2:30pm or M-Th 5:00am - 3:30pm. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required.

• Position Responsibilities

• Record Keeping and Documentation

• Maintain and complete accurate records, including timecards, batch records, and logbooks.

• Equipment Operation

• Operate assigned equipment such as blenders, dryers, Glatt Granulators, weigh room scales, and liquid vessels.

• Clean production equipment and facilities.

• Set up and disassemble production equipment.

• Operate in-process devices including moisture analyzers and pH meters.

• Use material handling devices such as electric pallet jacks, manual pallet jacks, and hi-lifts.

• Apply the metric system to process-related calculations.

• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) / cGMP Compliance

• Follow all applicable SOPs and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).

• Maintain proper housekeeping standards.

• Adhere to dress code policies.

• Safety Practices

• Apply safe manufacturing practices, including lock-out/tag-out procedures.

• Read and interpret Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).

• Properly use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required, including safety shoes, glasses, respirators, gloves, and hearing protection.

• Decision-Making Skills

• Escalate questionable issues appropriately.

• Follow written and verbal instructions accurately.

• Recognize when to stop processes due to anomalies.

• Learn to identify out-of-specification materials.

• Process Knowledge

• Understand production and process flow.

• Know proper staging and storage locations for supplies and equipment.

• Learn key terminology related to pharmaceutical manufacturing.

• Communication Skills

• Communicate effectively with peers and supervisors.

• Use appropriate communication techniques to support teamwork.

• Personal Computer Skills

• Perform PC-based tasks, including SAP transactions and BMS activities (e.g., Walk-In Dryers).

• Education and Experience

• Required Job-Related Candidate Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills)

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job.

• Language skills: able to read and interpret procedures.

• Math skills: ability to apply general math concepts.

• Basic mechanical understanding and experience using various hand tools.

• Proficient in using handheld calculators.

• Preferred Candidate Qualifications

• Technical school certification or 1 -2 years of college coursework.

• Minimum of two years' experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Familiarity with personal computers and Windows-based applications.

• Physical Position Requirements

• Physical Demands

• Learn and apply proper lifting techniques.

• Routinely lift 20 -40 lbs.; occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime as needed.

• Perform tasks that may require climbing, sitting, crouching, reaching, or standing for extended periods.

• Work Environment

• Exposure to cleaning chemicals.

• Exposure to loud noise levels.

• Exposure to temperature variations.

• Work at heights up to 25 feet (e.g., tops of tanks and blenders).

• Full time

• Regular

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