Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technician | ~14 days a month!

Kedrion Biopharma Inc. is an international company that collects and fractionates blood plasma to produce and distribute plasma-derived therapeutic products for treating and preventing serious diseases, disorders, and conditions such as Hemophilia, Primary Immune System Deficiencies, and Rh-Sensitization.

About the role

Jumpstart your career in manufacturing with no degree required. With just a high school diploma or GED, you can launch a career with long-term potential, skill development, and significant earning growth. Our Manufacturing Technician Career Step Plan is designed to help you grow fast:

• Earn up to $50,000 a year ($24/hour) after just 1 year
• Advance to $63,000 a year ($30+/hour) within 18 months as a Manufacturing Technician II

This overnight role operates on a schedule of 6:00 pm – 6:00 am, about 14 days a month, and includes a 10% shift differential for overnight work.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on execution of manual and automated manufacturing operations, including equipment such as centrifuges, processing tanks, ultrafiltration systems, COP cabinets, CIP stations, and equipment assembly.
• Handle materials, including requesting, weighing, and adding chemicals, and suspending solid paste.
• Assist with unloading/loading and palletizing product.
• Operate a forklift or hand truck upon training and certification; transport product from/to production/warehouse/cold storage.
• Ensure correct and safe operation of equipment, chemicals, and products.
• Maintain the production area in the highest state of readiness.
• Participate in continuous improvement teams and implement continuous improvement tools.
• Follow safety/EHS requirements, SOPs, cGMP, work rules, and other company policies.
• Perform removal of hazardous waste.
• Conduct production area and associated equipment recovery activities, such as cleaning rooms, tanks, skids, and miscellaneous equipment.
• Ensure all production materials and PPE are present as required.
• Maintain the work area in a clean and orderly manner in accordance with cGMP and internal requirements.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; some college preferred.
• Flexibility to work extended hours (overtime) and collaborate across multiple departments.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Team player and builder with self-motivation.
• Good math skills and ability to perform calculations per batch record.
• Computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office and email (a plus).
• Sufficient technical competence to organize and lead production activities.
• Problem-solving skills and results-oriented mindset.
• Adaptability to change.

Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. This position does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Pay

• Starting pay: $24/hour (~$50,000/year).
• After 18 months: $30+/hour (~$63,000/year) as a Manufacturing Technician II.
• 10% shift differential for overnight work.

Schedule

Overnight shift: 6:00 pm – 6:00 am, about 14 days per month.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) accrual.
• Additional benefits available for qualifying employees.