Compounding Technician I (10 pm-6:30 am)

American Regent, Inc.•Hilliard, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This entry-level position is a member of the Manufacturing Team, responsible for the manufacture of safe, effective, and sterile pharmaceuticals in accordance with company SOPs, policies, and cGMPs. The role ensures aseptic and sanitary conditions are maintained, that manufacturing records are accurate, and that professional behavior is displayed. The team member will participate in all aspects of the Compounding Process, including dispensing raw materials, controlling and utilizing chemical raw materials, performing in-process QC sampling and testing (pH, oxygen content, clarity), sterile dispensing and compounding, sterile filtration, equipment cleaning and sterilization, and line clearances. The Compounding Process is performed to manufacture sterile liquid pharmaceuticals according to production records and SOPs. The Team Member will assist under the direct supervision of Senior Manufacturing Team Members.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
Ability to work in an environment where chemicals are handled and dispensed daily.
Excellent chemical handling and mathematical aptitude.
Ability to assemble, troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on manufacturing equipment.
Ability to meet and maintain Class 100 Certification for sterile compounding/transfer (Hilliard facility) as well as maintain cleanroom gowning and respirator fit testing requirements.
Able 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.
Ability to work overtime as needed.
Physically able to wear cleanroom/protective gowning and equipment, including but not limited to gowning, goggles, face shields, respirators, and protective gloves.
Employees must maintain a clean-shaven appearance each working shift to wear tight-fitting respirators properly.
Employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in chemistry or other science field is a plus.
1-3 years related field work experience is preferred.
Experience with manufacturing technology such as HMI-PLC/SCADA controlled Isolation Barrier, Autoclave Sterilization, CIP Sanitization and SIP Sterilization preferred.

Responsibilities

Utilizes scales, balances, and load cells to weigh materials and perform batch additions.
Performs aseptic filtration setup and filter integrity testing.
Utilizes blending, mixing and other homogenization technologies.
Performs mass/concentration calculations to determine batch dosing.
Stocks, gathers, and stages manufacturing supplies and equipment.
Gathers, stages, and returns production materials.
Cleans and stores manufacturing equipment and cleans areas.
Understands basic process analytical methods (i.e., pH measurements and adjustments, dissolved oxygen content, etc.).
Attends all training programs as required.
Perform any other tasks/duties as assigned by management.