Operator I, Production

Ferring • Parsippany, NJ

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Ferring is a privately owned biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies that help people build families and live better lives. The Operator I, Production is responsible for sterilization equipment, line disinfection, equipment cleaning, component transfer, and aseptic fill-finish batch production in a critical cleanroom environment. The role supports aseptic production while adhering to cGMP, quality-system, and documentation requirements. It is based in Parsippany, New Jersey.

The position involves collaboration with Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Maintenance; participation in process simulations, media fills, equipment qualifications, and validation activities; and contribution to continuous improvement. Production schedules may require weekend and holiday work. The role requires maintaining qualification to work in Grade A and Grade B cleaning environments and meeting the stated visual acuity and respirator medical-clearance requirements.

Ferring describes its compensation and benefits package as including a base salary range of $34,364 to $63,820 and annual incentive compensation based on individual and company performance. Benefits include healthcare coverage, retirement savings with company match, disability and life insurance, wellness benefits, tuition reimbursement for certain expenses, sick and vacation time, paid holidays, and paid parental leave subject to a minimum employment period.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical or vocational education is a plus.
• At least 1 year of experience working in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, or biotechnology industry and in aseptic cleanroom environments.
• Knowledge of aseptic gowning and techniques, cleanroom protocols, and cGMP.
• Ability to read and comprehend work instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to understand equipment alarms and escalate them as necessary.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work in a controlled aseptic environment while following gowning and hygiene protocols.
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as required by production schedules.
• Meet the minimum visual acuity requirements necessary for quality assessments in a production or packaging environment.
• Be medically cleared to wear a full-face, tight-fitting respirator under the OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to lift, bend, and reach to handle equipment and materials.
• Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including gowns, gloves, and masks.

Nice To Haves

• Additional technical or vocational education.

Responsibilities

• Perform aseptic processing tasks, including cleaning cGMP areas, parts preparation, filter integrity testing, sterilization, and operation of parts washers and autoclaves, including tray loading and unloading according to work instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Perform general material handling.
• Set up, calibrate, and operate aseptic processing equipment such as isolators, filling machines, and autoclaves.
• Assist with initial and subsequent validation of new areas, including manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Maintenance to troubleshoot issues and resolve deviations.
• Participate in aseptic process simulations, media fills, and equipment qualifications.
• Participate in in-process inspections and quality control checks to verify product quality.
• Complete applicable logbooks, forms, and batch record documentation while adhering to cGMP and Good Documentation Practices.
• Identify opportunities to enhance processes, reduce waste, and increase efficiency as part of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Complete initial aseptic gowning and process qualification, and maintain qualification to work within Grade A and Grade B cleaning environments.
• Comply with Quality System policies, guidelines, and applicable current Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Work weekends and holidays as required by production schedules.
• Perform other duties as required and assigned by management.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation and annual incentive compensation based on individual and company performance.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, with employee premiums varying inversely with base salary.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Basic life insurance.
• Wellness benefits.
• Reimbursement for certain tuition expenses.
• Sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked.
• Vacation accrual for full-time employees of up to 120 hours during the first four years of employment and 160 hours in the fifth year.
• 15 paid holidays per year.
• Paid parental leave, subject to a minimum period of employment at Ferring.
• Flexible benefits, personal support, and tailored learning and development opportunities.
• Working hours that respect employees' lifestyles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED