COMPOUNDER - 3rd shift

Fresenius Kabi USA•Grand Island, NY

1d•$25 - $27•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. The compounding operator reports directly to the Formulation Supervisor. 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 measure and follow written direction and standard operating procedures
Good mechanical and trouble shooting skills
Must be able to communicate and work in a team environment
Heavy lifting is required – 40+ pounds
Must be willing to work overtime when necessary
Must be trained and qualified in Personal Protective Equipment [PPE], i.e. respirators
Must have good attention to detail, basic problem solving, communication and 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
Performs monitoring of mixing and ancillary support equipment throughout formulation and filling
Executes calibrations and preventive maintenance activities
Complies with cGMP’s, departmental SOP’s and company policies
Maintains accurate documentation for each batch manufactured
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