Blender Technician

Aphena Pharma Solutions•Easton, MD

10d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Aphena Pharma Solutions is looking for Blending Technicians to join our team in Easton. MD!. We are a dynamic pharma solutions provider focused on contract packaging, repackaging and manufacturing for the pharmaceutical, OTC, dietary supplement, animal health and medical device marketplaces.

Requirements

Energetic
Works well with others
Works well under pressure
Detail oriented
Self-starter
Trustworthy
Good personal hygiene
Dependable
Works well without constant supervision
High school graduates with some vocational training
Actual blending experience is a plus.
Receive instructions through oral communications accurately and quickly
Convey answers or instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, and quickly
Must be able to lift and move materials up to a maximum of 65 pounds and carry 8 feet frequently
The employee will be subject to dust, noise, fumes, and odors
Ability to don full face respirator, Self-contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) when required
The employee will be exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions
climbing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, twisting, sitting, and feeling
Safety equipment will be provided where needed and required to be worn

Responsibilities

Understand and follow cGMP for all activities.
Move items using a pallet jack or forklift from the production floor to the appropriate blending area.
Execute/ensure blends are accurately prepared according to MBR’s and documented procedures. Document results. Consult with Lab as needed.
Provide properly labeled samples to Lab for testing as required.
Clean/sanitize tanks and/or work areas & document as required by instructions.
Record all information as specified by documented procedures.
Ability to use and understand blending software.
Knowledge on handling, pre-weighing and disposing of hazardous materials including understanding and ability to don appropriate PPE.
Update all Log Books (Blending Activity, Preventative Maintenance, and Set Up) for Blend Work Centers.
Perform daily calibration of blending equipment such as floor scales and pH meter.
Perform or assist with preventative maintenance as necessary.
Install chart recorder as needed.
Setup blending centers in preparation for upcoming blending activities.
Assist with training other employees to become blender technicians.
Ground equipment as required.
Perform pH testing for blends when required.