Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technician

Mikart•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technician is responsible for dispensing prescribed amounts of raw material for use in manufacturing; granulating, drying, blending, liquid manufacturing and coating duties performed as part of the process of generating quality products. Duties include the following: Maintaining the pharmacy and manufacturing areas and equipment in a clean, neat and orderly manner. Requisitioning materials needed from warehouse. Verifying all materials received are correct, released, and within the expiry period. Weighing raw materials according to master records and record all dispensing information in an accurate and timely manner. Dispensing material on a first in/first out basis. Labeling all containers appropriately. Cleaning all areas and equipment to be used. Completing appropriate logbooks prior to requesting Quality Assurance clearance. Verifying that all necessary materials are correct, present, and released. Obtaining supervisory verification of all weights and measurements to assure correctness of quantities and calculations prior to processing. Assuring that all outer containers are free from dust and debris. Processing raw materials according to instructions, documenting all required actions in the master records. Operating all equipment in a safe manner according to established procedures. Performing in-process testing as required in the master instructions, and document appropriately. Monitoring the product being processed to assure compliance with all in-process specifications. Weighing and documenting yield for all products after completion. Labeling all product containers and reject materials appropriately. Transferring completed products to the proper in-process quarantine area or processing area as appropriate. Cleaning the manufacturing areas and equipment promptly at the conclusion of each operation. Cleaning hoses used to transfer purified water according to schedule. Sanitizing the floor drains according to schedule. Key Characteristics The individual selected for this role must like working in a fast paced but highly compliant environment. Team player. Reliable, self-starting, and organized. Able to follow clear instructions. Attention to detail. Robust communication skills (oral and written). Flexible work hours.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent, with good mathematical skills
Fluency in the English language is required
Must be able to life at least 65 lbs
Must be able to perform required repetitive lifting tasks
Lifting, walking, repetitive hand motions and attentiveness required
Climb ladders and stairs, walking, bending, stooping is required
Occasional heavy lifting or moving required
The ability to gown and work successfully in a clean room environment
The ability to wear a respirator if required
Like working in a fast paced but highly compliant environment
Team player
Reliable, self-starting, and organized
Able to follow clear instructions
Attention to detail
Robust communication skills (oral and written)
Flexible work hours

Nice To Haves

Experience in food or pharmaceutical manufacturing a plus
Experience in a manufacturing facility in compliance with 21CFR Part 211--cGMP is preferred

Responsibilities

Dispensing prescribed amounts of raw material for use in manufacturing
Granulating, drying, blending, liquid manufacturing and coating duties
Maintaining the pharmacy and manufacturing areas and equipment
Requisitioning materials needed from warehouse
Verifying all materials received are correct, released, and within the expiry period
Weighing raw materials according to master records and record all dispensing information
Dispensing material on a first in/first out basis
Labeling all containers appropriately
Cleaning all areas and equipment to be used
Completing appropriate logbooks prior to requesting Quality Assurance clearance
Verifying that all necessary materials are correct, present, and released
Obtaining supervisory verification of all weights and measurements
Assuring that all outer containers are free from dust and debris
Processing raw materials according to instructions, documenting all required actions in the master records
Operating all equipment in a safe manner according to established procedures
Performing in-process testing as required in the master instructions, and document appropriately
Monitoring the product being processed to assure compliance with all in-process specifications
Weighing and documenting yield for all products after completion
Labeling all product containers and reject materials appropriately
Transferring completed products to the proper in-process quarantine area or processing area as appropriate
Cleaning the manufacturing areas and equipment promptly at the conclusion of each operation
Cleaning hoses used to transfer purified water according to schedule
Sanitizing the floor drains according to schedule