Sterilization Technician I (6 am-2:30 pm)

American Regent•Hilliard, OH

About The Position

This entry-level position is part of the Manufacturing Team, which manufactures safe, effective, and sterile pharmaceuticals in accordance with company SOPs, policies, and cGMPs. The role supports component and equipment preparation, sanitization of controlled manufacturing areas, and post-terminal sterilization. Component preparation includes dispensing caps and seals, vial washing, and sterilizing components using established production records. The position contributes to maintaining sanitary conditions and production schedules, working under the direct supervision of senior Manufacturing Team members.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to perform repetitive lifting, cleaning, and stacking activities.
Ability to perform basic math, including arithmetic and calculations of averages and percentages.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Excellent oral and written interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team environment.
Ability to read Standard English documents, such as SOPs, maintenance schedules, and operating manuals.
Ability to work overtime as needed.
Ability to wear cleanroom and protective equipment, including gowning, goggles, face shields, respirators, and protective gloves.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

One year of work experience in a manufacturing production environment.
Mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

Perform sanitary cleaning activities according to established operating procedures and management direction.
Perform production preparation activities, including deboxing, staging, equipment and component sterilization, and post-fill sterilization.
Complete production documentation, including logbooks, cleaning tags, and batch records, in accordance with quality and cGMP requirements.
Follow SOPs, protocols, company policies, procedures, cGMPs, and health and safety requirements.
Provide supervisors and peers with updates about cycle status, equipment condition, production schedule concerns, and continuous improvement opportunities.
Clean manufacturing areas.
Learn batch records and manufacturing processes.
Prepare solutions and dilutions.
Handle materials using pallet jacks and power industrial trucks.
Perform tray transfers and deboxing.
Conduct daily and weekly autoclave tests, including system checks.
Prepare materials, equipment, and components for autoclaving.
Generate component autoclave labels using work templates.
Understand load patterns and cycle parameters for steam and dry heat sterilizers.
Load and unload sterilizers.
Requisition and receive equipment and area logbooks.
Perform other tasks and duties assigned by management.