Pharmaceutical Production Operator

Umanist Staffing•Chantilly, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking experienced Pharmaceutical Production Operators with hands-on OSD (Oral Solid Dose) / solid-dose manufacturing experience. The ideal candidate will have direct experience operating, setting up, cleaning, and troubleshooting pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment in a cGMP/FDA-regulated environment. Candidates with experience in Compression, Granulation, Encapsulation, Coating, or Wurster Coating are encouraged to apply. Soft-gel-only manufacturing experience will not be considered.

Requirements

OSD / Solid Dose pharmaceutical manufacturing experience is mandatory.
Level II: 3–7 years of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.
Level III: 7+ years of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.
Hands-on experience in at least one of the following: Compression, Granulation, Encapsulation, Coating, Wurster Coating, Tablet Printing / Ackley Laser Drill, Fluid Bed Dryers, Bead Tower.
Strong understanding of cGMP and FDA requirements.
Ability to follow SOPs and accurately complete batch documentation.
Ability to clean, set up, dismantle, and operate pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

Operate pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment according to SOPs and cGMP requirements.
Perform weighing, dispensing, blending, granulation, drying, milling, compression, encapsulation, and/or coating processes.
Set up, clean, dismantle, and operate production equipment.
Perform equipment changeovers between batches.
Complete Batch Production Records, logbooks, and other manufacturing documentation accurately.
Perform in-process quality checks and batch sampling.
Troubleshoot manufacturing/process issues and escalate deviations appropriately.
Verify raw materials, labels, QC release tags, and batch documentation before production.
Maintain a clean and organized manufacturing area.
Participate in continuous improvement and safety initiatives.
Follow all FDA, cGMP, SOP, safety, and company requirements.