Pharmaceutical Technician

Job Title

Pharmaceutical Technician

Requisition

JR000015197 Pharmaceutical Technician (Open)

Location

Fenton, MO

Additional Locations

Job Description Summary

The Pharmaceutical Technician executes all production and packaging processes while adhering to cGMP, Standard Operating Procedures, documentation protocols, environmental health and safety guidelines and any other related regulations that could apply at the Fenton Manufacturing Plant. Under the supervision of the Manufacturing Supervisor, technicians will weigh raw materials, blend raw materials, process active compounds into final dosage form and package final product for shipment. The technician is expected to fully participate in both departmental projects and any quality working teams. Supports production, operations projects and process improvements. Maintains accurate and compliant documentation on all activities.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Operates equipment required in the manufacture of pharmaceutical products including, sifters, blenders, tablet press, fluid bed, granulation, encapsulation, pan coaters and packaging
• Monitor the production process, make periodic checks and adjust equipment or work practices to maximize production efficiency, yields, quality and safety.
• Accurately reports production and ensures reports are completed as required
• Prepares and submits samples to Quality Control Laboratory.
• Reviews, writes and update SOP’s
• Maintains control of DEA scheduled material in accordance with accepted policy, practice and procedure
• Perform basic maintenance, trouble shooting, minor repairs, machine setup and breakdown
• Perform inventory functions including but not limited to WIP, Cycle Counts, receiving/shipping functions, etc.
• Follows all EHS rules and regulations.
• Take proactive steps to ensure a safe work environment and ensure safety issues are corrected.
• Complies with all site security requirements.
• Performs lock-out/tag-out procedures according to SOPs.
• Follows safe working practices in the execution of their assigned duties.
• Maintains clean work area; clear away debris, damaged or defective product, cartons, labels and packaging supplies.
• Ensures that processes comply with all cGMP regulations in regards to process and cleaning validations.
• Participates in investigations and corrective actions
• Participate and provide direction in process improvements, reviews corrective actions to provide input.
• Troubleshoot equipment, processes and production problems with appropriate personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• High School diploma or GED.

Experience:

• Minimum of 1-5 years’ experience working in pharmaceutical industry. Solid oral dose production experience is preferred.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Strong attention to details
• Mechanical knowledge of production equipment
• Ability to work in and promote a team environment. 
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations

Other Skills:

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products

RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS:

The Pharmaceutical Technician supports the pharmaceutical manufacturing process and may be assigned a general plant support role. This position interacts with production supervisor, production technicians, production managers, maintenance, engineering, purchasing, safety and training. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works majority of time on the production floor in manufacturing with some office type environment work.  Working hours are regular daytime hours but are subject to change.  The time spent on the production floor may be for extended periods of time within a manufacturing facility. Must be willing and able to wear PPE including steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, earplugs, and other devices or equipment that may be required.   Heavy physical demand requires frequent moving, pushing, pulling, rolling and dumping of up to 100 kg and manual lifting of up to 25 kg.

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this position.