Compounding Technician I (10 pm-6:30 am)

Nature and Scope

This entry level position is a member of the Manufacturing Team. The Manufacturing Team is responsible for activities associated with the manufacture of safe, effective, and sterile pharmaceuticals in accordance with company SOPs, policies, and cGMPs. They ensure aseptic and sanitary conditions are maintained where required, that appropriate manufacturing area and equipment records are neat and accurate, and that safe, effective, and professional behavior is displayed at all times. In conjunction with Production Management the Manufacturing Team provides input and assistance to other departments as needed, playing a critical role in maintaining production schedules and meeting company goals.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Utilizes scales, balances, and load cells to weigh materials and perform batch additions of materials.
• Performs aseptic filtration setup and filter integrity testing.
• Utilizes blending, mixing and other homogenization technologies.
• Performs mass/concentration calculations to determine batch dosing in accordance with material potency.
• Stocks, gathers, and stages manufacturing supplies and equipment as needed.
• Gathers, stages, and returns production materials as needed to support manufacturing activities.
• Cleans and stores manufacturing equipment and cleans areas as needed to support manufacturing activities.
• Understanding of basic process analytical methods (i.e., pH measurements and adjustments, dissolved oxygen content, etc.).
• Attends all training programs as required by Company SOPs, procedures, and policies.
• Performs any other tasks/duties as assigned by management.

Education Requirements And Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• An Associate degree in chemistry or other science field is a plus.
• 1-3 years related field work experience is preferred.
• Experience with manufacturing technology such as HMI-PLC/SCADA controlled Isolation Barrier, Autoclave Sterilization, CIP Sanitization and SIP Sterilization preferred.
• Ability to work in an environment where chemicals are handled and dispensed daily.
• Excellent chemical handling and mathematical aptitude with the ability to assemble, troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on manufacturing equipment.
• Able to take feedback constructively and function in a team-oriented work environment.
• Must be able to read documents in Standard English such as Standard Operating Procedures, maintenance schedules and operating manuals.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.