Formulation Technician III

About the role

Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients. We are PCI. Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and adheres to safe work habits and all applicable PCI safety procedures and guidelines.
• Is proactive in identifying safety risks and alerts management to take corrective action.
• Trains and mentors both peers and less experienced staff in the performance of proper formulation techniques.
• Has ownership for the daily formulation activities to ensure all scheduled tasks/events are completed.
• Is responsible for critical steps in the formulation process including but not limited to, lab setup and process flows, in-process testing, API dissolution and final QS while ensuring safety, batch integrity and prevention of errors that could lead to product and or financial loss.
• Troubleshoots and resolves problems with equipment or processes in the course of performing job duties.
• Adheres to verbal instructions and written procedures in operating production equipment and performing processing steps; accurately completes appropriate production documentation.
• Prepares equipment and components for sterilization and Lyophilization.
• Operates processing equipment including autoclaves, depyrogenation ovens, vial washers, homogenizers, and others.
• Maintains compliance, cleanliness and orderliness of operational areas per appropriate SOPs.
• Collaborates with Supervisor and MTS during drafting of new manufacturing batch records and protocols.
• Completes Batch Records accurately and completely prior to submission to supervision for review.
• Complies with all area SOPs and ensure logbooks are completed, and adhere to cGMP requirements.
• Initiates and supports revisions to SOPs and FORMs as needed.
• Participates in investigations, and contributes to identifying corrective and preventative actions.
• Cross trains to increase technical skills across the department.
• Accountable for timely communication to management and clients of issues, challenges as well as opportunities for process improvements.
• As a member of the manufacturing team, you will perform other manufacturing tasks for example filling, capping etc., as needed.
• Inspires and constantly strives to make PCI a great place to work and respected for the quality of its people and products and clients.
• Works with enabling groups to improve/implement processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School education, AS degree or BS degree in related field of study is preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of formulation/compounding tools and equipment.
• Minimum 4 years formulation/compounding work experience in a GMP environment, preferably in fill finish pharmaceutical operations.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple projects and activities.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office suite is preferable.
• Strong communication skills.
• Attention to detail and positive attitude are key attributes.
• Able to follow rules and regulations perfectly.
• Resilient as well as flexible.

Physical Requirements

• Able to stand for long periods of time, the majority of the work shift.
• Able to lift 30lbs repeatedly.
• Able to wear PPE (mask, gloves, respiratory).