Compounder I (7am-3:30pm)

American Regent, Inc.•Shirley, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This entry-level position is a member of the Formulation Team, which is part of the Manufacturing Team. The Compounder I is expected to execute required responsibilities and tasks necessary to perform as a Compounder I using current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) according to approved SOPs to support the overall mission of the Manufacturing Team. The role involves collecting and weighing residual bulk, cleaning formulation equipment, disassembling and cleaning filters, calibrating scales and pH meters, cleaning work areas, and sampling water systems. The Compounder I must record accurate data, maintain cleanliness, and ensure accurate manufacturing and product quality. This role integrates the activities of the Formulation department with other departments such as Maintenance Engineering, Validation, Filling, Micro laboratory, and QC laboratory. The Compounder I also coordinates with leads and supervisors to prevent scheduling problems and has the authority to stop production if efficiency, quality, or safety is unsatisfactory. Other related duties may be assigned by management.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to work overtime as needed.
Ability to work in an environment where chemicals are handled and dispensed daily.
Ability to take feedback constructively and function in a team-oriented work environment.
Must be able to read documents in Standard English such as Standard Operating Procedures, maintenance schedules and operating manuals.
Employees must maintain a clean-shaven appearance each working shift to wear tight-fitting respirators properly.
Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time while fulfilling job duties.

Responsibilities

Collect and weigh up residual bulk.
Clean formulation equipment including but not limited to: bulk tanks and supply lines.
Disassemble, clean, and prepare filters.
Calibrate scales and pH meters as per SOPs.
Clean Formulation work areas.
Sample water system within the Formulation areas.
Perform all duties in accordance with current effective SOPs.
Record accurate data into logbooks and batch records while maintaining data integrity.
Maintain cleanliness within the compounding areas.
Responsible for accurate manufacturing and product quality as stated in the process description.
Integrate the activities of the Formulation department with Maintenance Engineering, Validation, Filling, Micro laboratory and QC laboratory departments.
Take steps to assure scheduling problems do not develop by coordinating directly with the Lead Compounder, Formulation Supervisor and Production Supervisors.
Stop production whenever efficiency, quality, or safety is judged to be unsatisfactory.
Perform other related duties as requested by the Formulation Lead Compounder and Manufacturing Supervisor.
Perform any other tasks/duties as assigned by management.