Pharmaceutical Packaging Technician I

United Therapeutics • Rtp, NC

11h • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented Pharmaceutical Packaging Technician I to join our team at the RTP facility. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up, operating, and cleaning pharmaceutical packaging equipment, including bottle lines, blister lines, cartoning lines, and manual kitting operations. Under direct supervision, you will support packaging and kitting operations, perform in-process checks, equipment adjustments, yield calculations, and batch reconciliations—ensuring strict adherence to company SOPs, MBRs, cGMPs, and safety regulations. If you have a keen eye for accuracy, a commitment to compliance, and a passion for pharmaceutical packaging, we’d love to hear from you!

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree
• 1+ years of hands-on experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing, packaging or warehouse environment (will consider commensurate experience and/or combination of education and experience)
• Ability to navigate sophisticated HMI control systems on automated pharmaceutical packaging equipment
• Experience with GMP documentation requirements and have experience with completing batch packaging records, reading and understanding SOPs, and working with packaging machinery

Responsibilities

• Setting up, operating, and cleaning pharmaceutical packaging equipment, including bottle lines, blister lines, cartoning lines, and manual kitting operations.
• Support packaging and kitting operations.
• Perform in-process checks, equipment adjustments, yield calculations, and batch reconciliations.
• Ensuring strict adherence to company SOPs, MBRs, cGMPs, and safety regulations.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may participate in the Company’s comprehensive benefits suite of programs, including medical / dental / vision / prescription coverage, employee wellness resources, savings plans (401k and ESPP), paid time off & paid parental leave benefits, disability benefits, and more.
• For additional information on Company benefits, please visit https://www.unither.com/careers/benefits-and-amenities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED