Packaging Technician I

TekWissen • Mount Prospect, IL

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Packaging Technician I works in the Clinical Trials Division, which partners with pharmaceutical and biotechnology customers to help ensure patients receive the correct therapies and doses at the right time. The division provides services including project management, packaging, distribution, transportation management, specialty logistics, ancillary supply management, clinical supply optimization, and bio-repository storage.

The technician labels, assembles, and packages pharmaceutical products, including performing manual or automated filling and packaging of blistered and bottled products. The role requires accurate counting and preparation of packaging components, adherence to quality and productivity requirements, and cleaning packaging rooms and machinery according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and current Good Manufacturing Principles (cGMPs). The position is onsite in Mount Prospect, Illinois, on a first shift schedule, Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The assignment is temporary for 12 months.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Hand-eye coordination and manual and finger dexterity.
• Attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to learn new tasks with assistance from supervisors and fellow employees.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including standing, lifting, and bending.
• Ability to meet vision requirements, including color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) certification, including equipment such as filtering face masks, PAPR, N-95 masks, half-face masks, and safety glasses.
• Ability and willingness to work in cold environments of -8°C and -20°C.
• Willingness to work 40 hours per week and additional shift and weekend overtime when required.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Label, assemble, and package pharmaceutical products.
• Perform manual or automated filling and packaging of blistered and bottled pharmaceutical products.
• Accurately count and prepare packaging components to ensure accurate accountabilities before and at the completion of a job order.
• Ensure quality and productivity requirements are met.
• Clean packaging rooms and machinery in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and current Good Manufacturing Principles (cGMPs).
• Apply Good Manufacturing Principles (GMP) in all areas of responsibility, following regulations and completing activities safely and efficiently.
• Accurately count components and understand batch paperwork to ensure proper assembly of clinical supplies.
• Complete assigned tasks independently or as part of a team, occasionally without constant supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED