Manufacturing Operator - Pharmaceuticals

Location: Philadelphia, PA
Hours: 7AM–3:30PM
Pay: $20–$25/hr (depending on experience)

About the role

Scientific Search has partnered with a pharmaceutical contract manufacturing company in Philadelphia to fill multiple full-time, permanent Manufacturing Operator positions. The role offers medical benefits, 401(k) matching, PTO, and a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform all in-process testing and inspections as required by the Master Batch Record.
• Complete and sign the batch record where appropriate.
• Report any issues that arise during the manufacturing process to the supervisor.
• Notify the supervisor upon completion of a batch and receive assignment for a new batch.
• Ensure proper execution of Master Batch Records’ Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ensure accurate completion of equipment logs, line clearance, and/or lab notebooks.
• Ensure cleanliness and proper assembly of manufacturing equipment per approved procedures (SOPs).
• Weigh out material and components for production batches.
• Identify and report quality issues.
• Maintain compliance at all times by following batch records, SOPs, and all company policies.
• Report accidents, unsafe conditions, or unusual circumstances to the manufacturing manager/supervisor.
• Understand and adhere to all cGMP and FDA regulations.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area at all times.
• Perform cleaning and sanitization of manufacturing rooms, including walls, floors, and ceilings per current SOPs.
• Set up, operate, and clean manufacturing equipment and manufacturing suites.
• Work both independently and collaboratively with others.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of QA experience and knowledge of FDA and cGMP regulations preferred.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and apply comprehensive knowledge of pharmaceutical cGMPs, SOPs, Batch Records, and training documents to ensure ongoing quality compliance.
• Ability to perform all requirements independently with limited managerial oversight.
• Superior attention to detail to ensure accuracy of work product.
• Must be free from illness that could jeopardize the safety or quality of products (e.g., contagious illness, conditions causing bleeding, open lesions, flaking or peeling skin) in accordance with FDA regulations.
• Ability to wear all types of required protective equipment.