Formulation Technician II - Nights

About the role

The Formulation Technician II operates an EKATO machine to produce products from pre-mixed ingredients while ensuring proper temperatures, machine settings, equipment setup, in-process measurements, and overall product quality. The High Point, NC site is part of the Pharma Services Group (PSG) and specializes in gelatin-based drug delivery dosage forms (softgels), offering development and commercial-scale manufacturing capabilities for a variety of softgel technologies.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture simple bulk products
• Collect product samples and perform in-process testing
• Monitor Ekato operation and troubleshoot as needed
• Assist with room changeovers
• Support cleanup activities and other Medicine duties as needed
• Perform other related business duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required (High School Diploma, Secondary Education, Advanced Certificate, or equivalent)
• Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a manufacturing, operations, production, lab setting, or related field
• Preferred: Experience in a cGMP environment

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interpret data, perform basic calculations, and troubleshoot equipment
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts in a 24-hour, 7-day-per-week operation
• Ability to meet DEA security clearance requirements, if applicable
• Willingness to work overtime as needed

Schedule

• 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Rotating schedule

Work Environment

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance
• Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) safety standards
• Cleanroom environment: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, or facial hair permitted
• Work in cold rooms/freezers (−22 °F / −6 °C)
• Exposure to fluctuating hot and cold temperatures
• Laboratory and warehouse settings
• Loud machinery and equipment
• Contact lenses are not permitted; prescription safety glasses will be provided if needed
• Exposure to rapid flashing lights
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) required: safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coats, ear protection
• Standing for the entire shift
• Exposure to strong odors (chemical, lubricant, and biological products)
• Various outdoor weather conditions
• Work with hazardous and toxic materials
• Work at heights as required

Pay

• 10% night shift differential
• Competitive pay
• Performance-related bonus where eligible
• Annual merit performance-based increase

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Paid Time Off / Annual Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Career Advancement Opportunities