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

GE HealthCare • Arlington Heights, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharma Manufacturing Technician 1 collaborates and works 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 numerous direct hospital customers. The Pharmaceutical Diagnostics business supplies contrast media and molecular imaging agents used in medical imaging exams.

The technician manufactures radiochemicals, radiopharmaceuticals, or radioactive devices in accordance with established procedures and applicable safety, quality, and cGMP requirements. The position includes equipment and material preparation, production documentation, housekeeping, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and support for investigations and training. Employees working in controlled manufacturing areas must pass gown qualifications. Operators will spend part of the shift on their feet and must be able to lift 35 pounds or more. Shift and weekend work are required; shift differential applies. The position is onsite, as indicated by the job posting’s #LI-Onsite tag.

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 a 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.
• Ability to work shifts and weekends; shift differential applies.
• Ability to lift 35 pounds or more.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Ability to pass gown qualifications if working in controlled manufacturing areas.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Process, assemble, dispense, assay, and package radiochemicals, radiopharmaceuticals, or radioactive devices according to established procedures.
• Apply knowledge of preparations and manufacturing procedures for formulating final products.
• Assist with training and development of other technicians.
• Accurately review and complete batch records and related documentation.
• Prepare and set up associated equipment and materials.
• Comply with Environmental Health & Safety, Health Physics, Quality System Requirements, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.
• Adhere to cGMP requirements at all times.
• Perform housekeeping according to 5S policy and perform preventive maintenance as required.
• Troubleshoot basic equipment problems in communication with the Lead Technician.
• Assist with 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 web-controlled documents.
• Pass required gown qualifications to work in controlled manufacturing areas.

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
• May be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation, including cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives
• Professional development and career opportunities

What This Job Offers

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