Formulation Technician II (12hr Nights, 2-2-3 rotation)
Location
Greenville, NC
Work Schedule
12‑hour shift/days. Initial start on day shift for several months then move to night shift (6 pm‑6 am). Flexible to support other shifts as needed.
Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lb without assistance.
Impact and Responsibilities
- Support and maintain aseptic and non‑aseptic manufacturing areas.
- Use appropriate interpersonal styles, training methods, and leadership to guide individuals and groups toward task accomplishment in optimal manufacturing operations.
- Coordinate the efficient operation of bulk manufacturing/filling areas, including compounding, sterile filtration, and maintenance of pharmaceutical products.
- Serve as a designated trainer/certified subject‑matter expert.
A Day in the Life
- Ensure pharmaceutical products are manufactured in accordance with area SOPs and current cGMP.
- Verify and document production activities in batch records, logbooks, and controlled forms.
- Perform tasks vital to drug product manufacture in an aseptic filling area, including:
- Cleaning cGMP areas
- Parts preparation
- Filter integrity testing
- Operating parts washers and autoclaves
- Tray loading
- Operating the filling isolator
- General material handling
- Troubleshooting equipment alarms
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience
- Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a manufacturing, operations, production, lab setting, or related field (required).
- Experience in a cGMP environment (preferred).
- Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excels in a team environment.
- Basic math skills.
- Attention to detail while maintaining product quality.
- Ability to perform repetitive work duties and follow SOPs.
- Strong communication skills; ability to concisely communicate with production leadership, accept daily assignments, and report relevant information.
- Ability to schedule team activities and drive priorities.
- Proactive in identifying quality opportunities.
- Flexibility and willingness to adapt to operational needs.
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
The position requires ordinary ambulatory skills and physical coordination sufficient to move about the work area. Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch periodically for prolonged periods; lift, carry, or move light to medium weights of 25‑50 lb (occasionally pushing or pulling more than 100 lb); use arm, hand, and finger dexterity for prolonged typing and equipment operation; maintain visual acuity for keyboard, monitor, and reading materials; and sit, reach, talk, and hear for extended periods.