Research and Development Operator I

Piramal Enterprises - Sellersville, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Sellersville, PA

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

The Research and Development Operator I would operate, clean, disassemble, and reassemble equipment such as blending, granulation, compression, and coating machinery in accordance with applicable cGMPs and SOPs. In this role, the incumbent would rotate between Pilot Plant and Manufacturing departments as determined by the needs of the business. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Responsibilities

• Proficiently operate, disassemble, assemble, and clean equipment.
• Operate, disassemble, assemble, and clean equipment in other departments proficiently.
• Routinely perform housekeeping assignments, maintain cleanliness and routine maintenance of the work area and equipment.
• Uses computer to read, review, and train on SOPs.
• Review current SOPs and provide feedback on potential process improvements.
• Participate in work scheduling. Handle computer transactions/metrics for the department.
• Record operating data within batch records in accordance with cGDPs.
• Review and record completed production documentation (batch records, logbooks, etc.) for quality and cGMP compliance.
• Able to troubleshoot production processes and notify applicable parties for assistance.
• Recognize and report manufacturing incidents. Support investigations and support CAPA's on occasions.
• Builds productive, trusting, and respectful relationships at all levels in the organization and must consistently act as a team player.
• Collaborate effectively and communicate with other functional groups, including quality, validation, and supply chain to ensure production goals are achieved.
• Follows Piramal Pharma Solutions Safety, Health, and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality for all clients and activities in the development process.
• Performs other duties as assigned or as business needs required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Individuals with equivalent education, training, and experience will be considered.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical, chemical, biochemical, or food manufacturing environment required.
• 2+ years working within an industrial or manufacturing environment preferred.