Operator I, Production

About the role

As Operator I, Production at Ferring, a privately‑owned biopharmaceutical company known for innovative therapies and recognized as a Great Place to Work, you will work in a critical cleanroom environment performing sterilization, line disinfection, equipment cleaning, component transfer, and aseptic fill‑finish batch production. The role is based in Parsippany, New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Perform aseptic processing tasks, including cleaning cGMP Areas, Parts Preparation Filter Integrity Testing sterilization, operating parts washers and autoclaves, perform tray loading and unloading, per work instructions, standard operating procedures.
• Perform general material handling.
• Set up, calibrate, and operate aseptic processing equipment such as isolators, filling machines, and autoclaves.
• Assist with initial/subsequent validation of a new area, including manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Maintenance to troubleshoot issues and resolve deviations.
• Participate in aseptic process simulations, media fills, and equipment qualifications.
• Participate in in-process inspections and quality control checks to verify the integrity of product quality.
• Complete applicable logbook, form, and batch record documentation as required while adhering to strict cGMP and Good Documentation Practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, reduce waste, and increase efficiency.
• Complete initial aseptic gowning and process qualification and maintain qualification to work within Grade A and Grade B cleaning environment.
• Comply with policies, guidelines, and regulatory requirements of the Quality System and applicable current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays, as required by production schedules.
• Other duties as required and assigned by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical or vocational education is a plus.
• Minimum 1 year experience working in the pharmaceutical/biopharma/biotech industry and within aseptic clean room environments.
• Knowledge of aseptic gowning/techniques, cleanroom protocols, and cGMP.
• Ability to read and comprehend work instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to understand equipment alarms and escalate as necessary.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work in a controlled aseptic environment, following gowning and hygiene protocols.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team‑oriented environment.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays, as required by production schedules.
• Meet minimal visual acuity requirements necessary for quality assessments in a production or packaging environment.
• Be able to be medically cleared to wear full‑face tight‑fitting respirator based on OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Lifting, bending, and reaching to handle equipment and materials.
• Wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gowns, gloves, and masks.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with a premium differential, inverse to base salary, to be paid by employees.
• 401k plan and company match.
• Short and long‑term disability coverage.
• Basic life insurance.
• Wellness benefits.
• Reimbursement for certain tuition expenses.
• Sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked.
• Vacation time for full‑time employees to accrue up to 120 hours in the first four (4) years of employment, and 160 hours in the fifth (5th) year of employment.
• 15 paid holidays per year.
• Paid parental leave subject to a minimum period of employment at Ferring.

Pay

The base salary range for this role is $34,364 to $63,820. Additional compensation includes an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.