Clinical Supply Operations Packaging Technician - Groton, CT

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network • Groton, CT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Supply Operations Packaging Technician performs primary and secondary packaging and labeling operations for clinical trial supplies in a GMP environment. The role includes packaging solid-dose drug products by manual hand counting or minor automated filling equipment, packaging finished dosage forms such as filled bottles, ointments, and pre-filled vials, and labeling other pre-packaged finished materials. The technician maintains packaging equipment for daily use, including cleaning, and follows approved packaging batch records, SOPs, current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), and safety regulations.

The position requires contemporaneous GMP documentation of equipment and packaging activities, use of EMD365 to scan materials and complete packaging tasks, and support for routine maintenance, inspection, and cleaning of packaging rooms and equipment. The technician follows production schedules, assists with common equipment or process failures, attends required meetings, and uses AI platforms in job responsibilities where applicable. This is an on-premise role in Groton, Connecticut, primarily on first shift.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent documentation skills and attention to detail.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Word.
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team, be self-motivated, adapt, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to learn new techniques, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
• Ability to meet gowning and other packaging-area requirements.
• Ability to stand for sustained periods and to walk, push, pull, and lift equipment or materials weighing up to 45 pounds.
• Continuous mental and visual attention and manual dexterity to perform packaging and labeling functions.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP); experience preferred.
• Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity.
• Curiosity about how AI tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use.

Responsibilities

• Perform primary and secondary packaging operations for clinical trial supplies in a GMP environment.
• Execute packaging operations according to approved packaging batch records, cGMPs, SOPs, and safety regulations.
• Complete required GMP documentation contemporaneously, maintaining records of equipment used and packaging activities performed.
• Adhere to SOPs, cGMPs, and safety requirements for handling and moving clinical trial materials.
• Use EMD365 to scan materials and perform tasks required for packaging operations.
• Support routine daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly maintenance, inspection, and cleaning of rooms and equipment in GMP packaging areas.
• Follow production schedules and timelines.
• Support and assist with resolution of common equipment and process failures.
• Attend required meetings for business updates.
• Use AI platforms in job responsibilities where applicable.
• Maintain packaging equipment for daily use, including cleaning.
• Package and label clinical trial materials, including solid-dose products, filled bottles, ointments, pre-filled vials, and other pre-packaged finished materials.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Paid caregiver, parental, and medical leave.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Eligibility for overtime, weekend, holiday, and other pay premiums depending on the work schedule and company policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED