Lead Production Technician - Formulator 1st Shift

Quva • Bethlehem Township, NJ

28d • Onsite

About The Position

Our Lead Production Technician - Formulator plays a vital role in ensuring the highest quality and safety standards of our pharmaceutical products. Once you complete our training, your responsibilities will include daily coordination and working schedules for the formulations teams that are assigned to work in a specific area. Oversees planning, scheduling and daily execution for the formulation/manufacture of bulk and non-sterile products in the controlled and classified areas. Will support training of new formulators in daily manufacturing activities for non-sterile and sterile bulk/CSP operations such as; chemical weighing, sterile filter integrity testing, aseptic cleaning and disinfection of cleanroom, active ingredient inventory controls. Turn your passion for precision and your commitment to quality into a meaningful impact on healthcare across the US. This is a full-time role for our 1st shift, working Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. This is a set, consistent schedule with minimum overtime requirements and based on site in our Bloomsbury, NJ location. This is a safety sensitive position that may be subject to random drug testing, in accordance with applicable laws.

Requirements

• High school Diploma or GED from recognized institution or organization
• Able to successfully complete a drug and background check
• Able and willing to walk, stoop, stand, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs. throughout each shift, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Demonstrated performance with direct supervision of a team
• At least 1-year pharmaceutical manufacturing experience
• Strong Math skills
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Nice To Haves

• College Degree with an emphasis in Chemistry, Biochemistry or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily schedules for formulations teams in assigned areas.
• Oversee planning, scheduling, and daily execution for the formulation/manufacture of bulk and non-sterile products in controlled and classified areas.
• Support training of new formulators in daily manufacturing activities for non-sterile and sterile bulk/CSP operations such as chemical weighing, sterile filter integrity testing, aseptic cleaning and disinfection of cleanroom, and active ingredient inventory controls.
• Oversee activities, including scheduling dispensing, formulating, cleaning, compounding, and sterile filtration activities.
• Oversee and support the dispensing of chemicals and raw materials used to manufacture bulk intermediate products.
• Oversee and support preparation of bulk intermediate solutions used in compounded sterile products.
• Complete necessary documents for accountability and traceability of product following Good Documentation Practices (GDPs).
• Comply with cGMPs, company ISO standards, and 503B guidelines.
• Maintain Daily/Bi-Weekly/Monthly cleaning of processing room and equipment and fill out appropriate preventative maintenance forms and checklists in accordance with SOP’s.
• Immediately notify production management of deviations to established processes or procedures.
• Pass and maintain Gown qualification.
• Pass and maintain Bulk Bag Media Fill Qualification.
• Perform training of on-the-job skills.
• Work with the area supervisor to manage daily activities of the formulation technicians to meet production schedule.
• Timely address and escalate process nonconformities in batch formulation as appropriate.
• Promote active listening with team members and contribute appropriately to conversations.
• Maintain documentation, including batch documentation, in accordance with Good Documentation Practices.

Benefits

• Set, full-time, consistent work schedule
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental and vision
• 401k retirement program with company match
• 17 paid days off plus 8 paid holidays per year
• Occasional weekend and overtime opportunities with advance notice
• National, industry-leading high growth company with future career advancement opportunities
• The base compensation for this role is estimated to be within the range described below. The compensation offered may vary depending on relevant factors such as experience, skills, training, education, certifications, geographic location, and market conditions
• Range: $24.50 - $35.53 / hr

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees