Pharma Manufacturing Technician 1 (3rd Shift - 4/10's)
GE HealthCare · Arlington Heights, IL · Today
On-siteManagement$42k–$62k/yrFull-time
About the role
Responsible for collaborating and working in a team environment of 12-30 manufacturing production technicians. Performing operations with focus on efficiency, training, and project work to accomplish manufacturing objectives. This position supports the North American Nuclear Medicine Business consisting of 30+ nuclear pharmacies and numerous direct hospital customers.
Key responsibilities
- Process, assemble, dispense, assay and package radio chemicals, radiopharmaceuticals or radioactive devices in accordance with established procedures.
- Knowledge of all preparations and manufacturing procedures for the formulation of final product.
- Assists in training and development of other technicians.
- Accurately review and complete all batch records and related documentation.
- Preparation and set-up of associated equipment and materials.
- Comply with all applicable Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Health Physics, Quality System Requirements (QSR's) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
- Strict adherence to cGMP at all times.
- Perform housekeeping in accordance with 5S policy perform Preventative Maintenance (PM) as required.
- Troubleshoot basic equipment problems by communicating with the Lead Technician.
- Assist in writing Deviations, Investigation and initiate Unscheduled Work Orders (UWOs).
- Utilize Quality Management System to document maintenance, investigations, and change control actions. Utilize Electronic Document Management System document management system to manage web-controlled documents.
- Ability to pass all gown qualifications is required for employees who need to perform work in the controlled manufacturing areas.
- The manufacturing line will require operators to be on their feet for part of the shift to perform the required operations.
Required qualifications
- Associate's degree plus a minimum of 1 years' experience in areas such as pharmaceutical manufacturing, equipment operator, material handling, food processing, warehousing, or logistics/distribution.
- OR High School diploma/GED equivalent plus a minimum of 2 years' experience in areas such as pharmaceutical manufacturing, equipment operator, material handling, food processing, warehousing, or logistics/distribution.
- OR Bachelor's Degree - No Manufacturing Experience Required.
- Strong computer skills with ability to learn new applications.
- Strong mathematical aptitude including Algebra.
- Strong Communication skills.
- Must perform shift/weekend work (shift differential will apply).
- Must be able to lift 35 lbs. or more.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
Preferred characteristics
- Bachelor's degree plus 2 years' experience working in a cGMP manufacturing environment.
- Experience with manufacturing equipment.
- Previous experience in roles requiring strong attention to detail.
- Experience working with HPLCs (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography) in a Manufacturing or Laboratory setting is a plus.
- Experience performing necessary preventative maintenance on HPLCs is a plus.
- Strong technical writing ability.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Experience working with radioactive materials and/or radioactive isotopes is a plus.
- Experience working with SAP, Trackwise, Veeva, and ComplianceWire is a plus.
Pay
$41,600.00-$62,400.00 Annual.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement.