Pharmacy - Tablet Press Operator

EPICUR•Mount Laurel Township, NJ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Tablet Press Operator compounds oral solid dosage products in a non-sterile compounding laboratory, working collaboratively with the pharmacist and other Tableting Technicians to meet production goals in a timely manner. The role includes weighing powder, setting up and operating a tablet press, adjusting machine settings to achieve proper tablet parameters, and conducting required in-process testing and inspections. The operator disassembles, cleans, and reassembles the press after each production run; maintains room cleanliness and performs room cleaning and sanitization according to current SOPs; lubricates equipment as specified in batch records and cleaning SOPs; completes production logs and logbooks; and reports facility or equipment repair needs. The operator must follow safety requirements and state and USP <795> and <800> guidelines for preparation of compounded medications. The position works primarily in a controlled laboratory environment and uses standard office and laboratory equipment. It is a full-time first-shift position, though schedules may vary. No travel is expected.

Requirements

Compounding, tableting, or cGMP experience is preferred but not required.
Must be capable of wearing required protective gear, including gown, hair bonnet, mask, beard cover, gloves, and goggles.
Must follow gowning and garbing procedures, including not wearing makeup and removing jewelry before compounding.
Strong verbal, written, and oral communication skills.
Ability to work independently or with a team and use problem-solving skills.
Ability to recognize priorities, take action, and use time productively.
Punctuality and low absenteeism.
Ability to sit and/or stand for 8–10 hours or more per day if needed.
May need to lift up to 35 pounds on occasion.
NJ Pharmacy Technician License required upon hire or within 90 days.
In-house Technician Certification required upon hire or within 90 days.
Must read, write, speak, and understand English fluently, and read and interpret operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to use basic arithmetic with whole numbers, decimals, and fractions when checking reports, forms, records, and comparable data.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-form instructions.

Nice To Haves

Compounding, tableting, or cGMP experience.

Responsibilities

Weigh powder for tablet production.
Set up the tablet press machine for production.
Operate the assigned tablet press according to the production schedule.
Disassemble, clean, and reassemble the tablet press after each production run.
Maintain cleanliness of the tablet press room during and after production runs.
Clean and sanitize tablet press rooms, including walls, floors, and ceilings, according to current SOPs.
Adjust the tablet press during production runs to maintain proper tablet parameters.
Perform in-process testing and inspections required by the Master Formulation Record, including weighing, tablet thickness, tablet hardness, friability, and visual inspection.
Maintain equipment lubrication as specified in the batch record and cleaning SOP.
Complete required logs and logbooks for each production run.
Report facility or machine repair needs.
Follow safety, state, and USP <795> and <800> guidelines for preparation of compounded medications.