Senior Pharmaceutical Packaging Technician - DPI (Filling)
About The Position
The Senior Pharmaceutical Packaging Technician is responsible for set up, operation and cleaning of all pharmaceutical packaging equipment in RTP, including filling lines, blister line, packaging line, and manual kitting operations. Support all packaging and kitting operations at the site under limited supervision, including performance and documentation of start-up checks, in-process checks, equipment adjustments, yield calculations, and batch reconciliations. Ensure operations are completed in full compliance with company SOPs, MBRs, and cGMPs Ensure all packaging batch documentation, cleaning records, and labels are complete and accurate Support the start-up and operation of future packaging equipment and activities under limited supervision, including vial labeling, tray-loading and unloading, case-packing, and other equipment operation activities as assigned Serve as a line lead and maintain schedule for assigned line by coordinating walk throughs, line clearances, runs cleans, AQL, etc Assist with validation activities of new and upgraded lines and processes Inventory and request consumables in order to ensure an adequate supply for packaging Complete moderately complex troubleshooting of packaging equipment. Escalate concerns to Lead Tech and/or Supervisor Assist in revising batch records and SOPs as needed Assist in the training of new and junior level employees Assist management team with packaging tours Responsible for strict compliance with all OSHA and company safety policies
Requirements
- H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- 4+ 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
- Basic computer skills required
Nice To Haves
- Ability to perform and verify all UT lines
- Two years of experience backing up a UT line
Responsibilities
- Set up, operation and cleaning of all pharmaceutical packaging equipment in RTP, including filling lines, blister line, packaging line, and manual kitting operations.
- Support all packaging and kitting operations at the site under limited supervision, including performance and documentation of start-up checks, in-process checks, equipment adjustments, yield calculations, and batch reconciliations.
- Ensure operations are completed in full compliance with company SOPs, MBRs, and cGMPs
- Ensure all packaging batch documentation, cleaning records, and labels are complete and accurate
- Support the start-up and operation of future packaging equipment and activities under limited supervision, including vial labeling, tray-loading and unloading, case-packing, and other equipment operation activities as assigned
- Serve as a line lead and maintain schedule for assigned line by coordinating walk throughs, line clearances, runs cleans, AQL, etc
- Assist with validation activities of new and upgraded lines and processes
- Inventory and request consumables in order to ensure an adequate supply for packaging
- Complete moderately complex troubleshooting of packaging equipment. Escalate concerns to Lead Tech and/or Supervisor
- Assist in revising batch records and SOPs as needed
- Assist in the training of new and junior level employees
- Assist management team with packaging tours
- Responsible for strict compliance with all OSHA and company safety policies
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
