Production Technician

Role Overview

The Production Technician will manufacture of bulk API pharmaceuticals in accordance with customer and internal specifications.

Core Responsibilities

• Complete batch records in accordance with FDA and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) guidelines
• Provide process support and troubleshooting necessary to meet all customer requirements
• Maintain the facility in excellent FDA/cGMP posture
• Responsible for safety equipment and active participation in safety program and hazard analysis.
• Wears appropriate PPE for task.
• Ensure that waste is appropriately characterized, labelled, stored and disposed in compliance with all Company, state and federal regulations.
• Works collaboratively with Environmental, Health & Safety, as appropriate.
• Affirm that all production/support equipment is in proper operating condition and that all production equipment is appropriately labelled with a current status tag.
• Works collaboratively with Maintenance, as appropriate.
• Affirm the security and safe handling of all controlled substances at all times.
• Strictly adhere to all Company and DEA regulations.
• Affirm a level of housekeeping appropriate for a pharmaceutical manufacturer and maintain 5S areas.
• Active member of Emergency Response Team.
• Participate in Emergency Response Training and related activities.
• Promote a positive work environment by maintaining a safe work area and ensuring that their team members have the knowledge, skills and appropriate tools to perform their assigned duties and a thorough understanding of their performance expectations.
• Provide prompt, appropriate feedback to team members, both positive and constructive, in a continuing effort to develop employees to their full potential.
• Demonstrate a professional and positive attitude, integrity and a strong work ethic and encourages team members to do the same.
• Cooperate with all root cause investigations and follow corrective actions and compliance with Company policies and procedures, and all state and federal regulations occurs within department.
• Operate machines and equipment that involves set up and making adjustments to regulate temperature, pressure, flow and reactions or materials safely and in accordance with batch record and work instructions.
• Basic batch processing and unit operations, able to run all milling operations.
• Thinking is within well-defined procedures with assistance readily available.
• Proficient in all tasks/unit operations associated with a processing area
• Able to complete basic mechanical work required to keep operation moving
• Complex batch processing and unit operations, such as hydrogenations, PFD operations etc.
• Resolve regular technical problems and takes action to ensure the production plan continues to move

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 5-7 years of experience in an API Manufacturing facility or AA in Chemistry, Engineering, or other related technical field with 3-5 years of experience or BS in Chemistry, Engineering or other related technical field
• Solid understanding of GMP and FDA
• Safety Awareness
• Authenticity and motivation to contribute to team success
• Ability to independently apply scientific and/or technical knowledge in the performance of job duties
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement
• Effective written and verbal communication

Special Factors

• Walking, standing for long periods of time while in plant, reaching, handling, twisting, and bending spine at waist when operating equipment.
• Able to lift 50lbs
• Must be willing to work a rotating shift

Pay

The salary range for this role is $26-30 per hour. This range represents a good faith estimate of the compensation we expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. In exceptional cases, compensation may exceed the stated range.

Additional Information

• Applicants for this role must be authorized to work in the United States without further employer sponsorship.
• Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Veranova does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting.
• For applicants who may require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email to talentacquisition@veranova.com in order to confirm your request for an accommodation.
• This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.
• Information received will be processed by a U.S. Veranova employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• Veranova is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• It is the policy of Veranova to provide equal employment access and opportunity to all persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.