Ardena · 15 hours ago
Pharmaceutical Techn
Somerset, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$60K/yr - $72K/yr
2+ years expArdena is a leading Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) that partners with pharmaceutical companies to assist in drug development. They are seeking a Pharmaceutical Technician I to perform various manufacturing processes, maintain cleanliness, and adhere to standard operating procedures in a dynamic work environment.
Health CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Utilizing the current dispensing systems of scales and balances, accurately weigh/dispense and label raw materials for manufacturing
Accurately prepares for return to the warehouse all partial raw material containers, defaces and disposes of all empty raw material drums as per current SOP’s
Checks for accuracy all materials delivered from the dispensing area as well as all in-process materials from the prior unit operation as per current SOP
Performs all the duties necessary to mill, blend and granulate drug products which includes the disassembly, cleaning, set-up and operation of milling, blending and granulation manufacturing equipment
Performs all the duties necessary to compress and encapsulate drug products, which includes the disassembly, cleaning, set-up and operation of manufacturing equipment such as but not limited to Tablet Presses, Capsule Fillers, Dedusters, Metal Detectors, Disintegration Testers, Friabilators, Tablet and Capsule In Process Weight Check Systems, Hardness Testers and Micrometers
Performs all the duties necessary to film coat drug products, which includes the disassembly, cleaning, set-up and operation of manufacturing equipment such as but not limited to various size Fluid Beds, Coating Pans, Solution Tanks, Spray Guns and Mixers
Will maintain the immediate work area in a clean and safe manner and perform room and equipment cleanings as needed
Comprehends and adheres to all pertinent Health and Safety Regulations, Policies and Procedures
Comprehends and adheres to all cGMP’s and other Regulatory requirements
Comprehends and adheres to all related SOP’s as well as Batch Records and Protocols
Required to use all approved and issued Personal Protective Equipment as directed by policy and procedure
Completes all required training activities
Clearly and accurately completes all required GMP documentation
Perform room and equipment inspections and completes all pertinent documentation
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent is required
Prior experience working in a pharmaceutical, biotech or food manufacturing environment (regulated by GMP standards and requirements for at least 2 years) is preferred; with specific experience in oral solid dosage manufacturing (milling, blending, granulation, fluid bed, Hot Melt Extrusion, compression, capsule filling or pan coating manufacturing processes)
Expert in at least one manufacturing discipline
Ability to utilize hand tools to assemble and disassemble various types of machinery
Ability to follow instructions and procedures (SOPs, cGMPs)
Work in a safe manner
Legible handwriting skills
Proficient reading and comprehension skills
Strong leadership skills
Strong decision-making skills
Technical skills/trouble shooting skills. Demonstrate a high level of technical expertise and problem solving skills
Exemplary leadership skills, demonstrate the ability to lead project team (coach, train, mentor team members)
Mathematical and reasoning ability
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly
Individual may be required to bend, kneel, crouch, and stoop
Occasionally lift 0-50 pounds
Individual may be required to wear a respirator for several hours at a time due to work associated with potent compounds
Be accessible to manufacturing floor and office staff and to use required office equipment
Specific vision requirements include reading of written documents and frequent use of computer monitor
Must wear safety glasses, in addition to other specified PPE, in all designated areas
Must follow any applicable plant safety requirements
Must be fit-tested as per OSHA regulations, trained and capable of wearing air purifying respirator
Must be trained in plant hazardous material procedures
Must use approved fall prevention devices when performing elevated tasks
Must be capable of wearing steel-toed safety shoes for 8 to 12 hours a day, depending on duration of the shift
Working conditions will be Temperature and Humidity controlled as needed for product
Individual's primary work-area is located in the operations area, where the noise level can be moderate to high. Certain operations may require hearing protection
Preferred
Prior experience working in a pharmaceutical, biotech or food manufacturing environment (regulated by GMP standards and requirements for at least 2 years) is preferred; with specific experience in oral solid dosage manufacturing (milling, blending, granulation, fluid bed, Hot Melt Extrusion, compression, capsule filling or pan coating manufacturing processes)
Optimal skills would be - Hot Melt Extrusion, Wet and dry granulation, Glatt Fluid Beds, (Top spray, bottom spray and drying), Roller Compaction
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment
Paid Time Off
A dynamic, global work environment with career growth opportunities
Access to Ardena Academy, our internal learning platform for professional development
A chance to contribute to groundbreaking drug development projects that make a real impact
Company
Ardena
We are a global provider of drug development and discovery services, encompassing drug substance, drug product, bioanalysis, and CMC regulatory services across small molecules, large molecules, and nanomedicines.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Jeremie Trochu
Chief Executive Officer
Dipesh Patel
Chief Quality Officer
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