Pharma Manufacturing Technician 1 (3rd Shift - 4/10's)

GE HealthCare • Arlington Heights, IL

7d • $41,600 - $62,400 • Onsite

About The Position

Collaborate and work in a team of 12–30 manufacturing production technicians, performing operations focused on efficiency, training, and project work to accomplish manufacturing objectives. The role supports GE HealthCare’s North American Nuclear Medicine Business, which includes more than 30 nuclear pharmacies and direct hospital customers. The Pharmaceutical Diagnostics business supplies contrast media and molecular imaging agents used in medical imaging exams.

Perform manufacturing activities for radiochemicals, radiopharmaceuticals, or radioactive devices in accordance with established procedures. Work includes preparation, assembly, dispensing, assay, packaging, equipment and material setup, documentation, housekeeping, and required preventative maintenance. The technician must follow cGMP, EHS, Health Physics, Quality System Requirements, and PPE requirements. Gown qualifications are required for employees working in controlled manufacturing areas. The manufacturing line requires standing for part of the shift.

This position is identified as a third-shift, four-day/10-hour schedule and requires shift and weekend work. The U.S. pay range is $41,600–$62,400 annually. Performance-based incentive compensation may also be available. GE HealthCare offers medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree and at least 1 year of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, equipment operation, material handling, food processing, warehousing, or logistics/distribution; OR high school diploma/GED and at least 2 years of such experience; OR a bachelor’s degree with no manufacturing experience required.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new applications.
• Strong mathematical aptitude, including algebra.
• Strong communication skills.
• Must perform shift and weekend work.
• Ability to lift 35 pounds or more.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available.
• Ability to pass all gown qualifications if performing work in controlled manufacturing areas.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment.
• Experience in roles requiring strong attention to detail.
• Experience working with HPLCs in a manufacturing or laboratory setting.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance on HPLCs.
• Strong technical writing ability.
• Ability to multitask.
• Experience working with radioactive materials and/or radioactive isotopes.
• Experience working with SAP, Trackwise, Veeva, and ComplianceWire.

Responsibilities

• Process, assemble, dispense, assay, and package radiochemicals, radiopharmaceuticals, or radioactive devices according to established procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of preparations and manufacturing procedures for formulating final products.
• Assist with training and developing other technicians.
• Accurately review and complete batch records and related documentation.
• Prepare and set up associated equipment and materials.
• Comply with applicable Environmental Health & Safety, Health Physics, Quality System Requirements, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.
• Adhere to cGMP requirements at all times.
• Perform housekeeping in accordance with the 5S policy and perform preventative maintenance as required.
• Troubleshoot basic equipment problems in communication with the Lead Technician.
• Assist in writing deviations and investigations and initiate Unscheduled Work Orders.
• Use the Quality Management System to document maintenance, investigations, and change-control actions.
• Use the Electronic Document Management System to manage controlled documents.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Accident insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Performance-based incentive compensation may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree