COMPOUNDER - 3rd shift

Fresenius Kabi•Grand Island, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The compounding operator is responsible for the accurate weighing, checking and verification when mixing specific chemical compounds for product formulation in a Class 100,000 clean room environment. Performs monitoring of mixing and ancillary support equipment throughout formulation and filling and executes calibrations and preventive maintenance activities. Routinely complies with cGMP’s, departmental SOP’s and company policies and maintains accurate documentation for each batch manufactured. This position requires experience working in pharmaceutical, food or process related manufacturing environment; ability to accurately weigh measure and follow written direction and standard operating procedures. Additionally, this position requires good mechanical and trouble shooting skills and must be able to communicate and work in a team environment. The compounder operator directly interacts with Aseptic Control Operator Filler and Stopper Prep Operator to assure the timely delivery of formulated products. Make minor adjustments and assist with changeover and set-up to equipment.

Requirements

Experience working in pharmaceutical, food or process related manufacturing environment.
Ability to accurately weigh and measure.
Ability to follow written direction and standard operating procedures.
Good mechanical and trouble shooting skills.
Ability to communicate and work in a team environment.
Heavy lifting required – 40+ pounds.
Must be willing to work overtime when necessary.
Must be trained and qualified in Personal Protective Equipment [PPE], i.e. respirators.
Good attention to detail.
Basic problem solving skills.
Good communication skills.
Good documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree or equivalent relevant work experience is preferred.
Preferred years minimum of experience working in pharmaceutical or related manufacturing environment.
Nanotechnology experience a plus.
Mechanical troubleshooting ability a plus.

Responsibilities

Accurate weighing, checking and verification when mixing specific chemical compounds for product formulation in a Class 100,000 clean room environment.
Monitoring of mixing and ancillary support equipment throughout formulation and filling.
Executing calibrations and preventive maintenance activities.
Complying with cGMP’s, departmental SOP’s and company policies.
Maintaining accurate documentation for each batch manufactured.
Interacting with Aseptic Control Operator Filler and Stopper Prep Operator to assure the timely delivery of formulated products.
Making minor adjustments and assisting with equipment changeover and set-up.