Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technician II, Upstream (DPI)

United Therapeutics Corporation•RTP, NC, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

United Therapeutics (Nasdaq: UTHR) is a public benefit corporation dedicated to developing novel pharmaceutical therapies and technologies for rare, deadly diseases and to expand the availability of transplantable organs. Founded in 1996, the company has six FDA-approved therapies for conditions like pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD), and neuroblastoma. Their pipeline also focuses on developing additional therapies for PAH and pulmonary fibrosis (PF). Additionally, United Therapeutics is working on creating manufactured organs to address the shortage of kidneys, hearts, lungs, and livers for transplant, aiming to eliminate transplant waiting lists and cure end-stage organ diseases. The Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technician II, Upstream role involves working in upstream processes within a GMP environment. The ideal candidate will have experience handling raw materials, preparing and moving large-scale suspensions, and operating equipment such as tanks, mixers, and filtration systems. Key responsibilities include accurate and compliant weighing and dispensing of materials, completing batch records, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with team members to find solutions, all while prioritizing efficiency, quality, and safety. The role requires process ownership to ensure upstream operations run seamlessly and contribute to the production of life-changing therapies.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
2+ years of relevant hands-on experience in a regulated production environment
Strong cGMP documentation practices
Experience with production equipment within a regulated industry
Ability to navigate sophisticated HMI control systems on automated equipment
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team
Ability to work shifts to cover a 3 shift 5 day or 24/7 operation
Strong verbal and written skills with the ability to understand and clearly communicate both orally and in writing in English
Basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree in a scientific discipline or a related field
2+ years of relevant hands-on experience in a regulated production environment
Knowledge with production equipment, such as spray dryers, product transfer equipment, isolator technology, and filtration systems
Experience with process deviation investigations, CAPA, etc.
Experience with the use of test equipment such as scales, balances, solids percentage testers, filter integrity testers