Vial Fill Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a Pharmaceutical Technician for our 2nd Shift (1pm - 11:30pm) from Sunday to Wednesday, working 4 x 10-hour shifts. This position operates production equipment, including non-sterile filling machines, and packaging and labeling machines. You will be responsible for supplying materials to assigned positions, cleaning equipment and production areas, and inspecting parts/items following standard operating procedures. The role also includes troubleshooting basic issues and assisting in training.

Responsibilities

• Operate all assigned equipment appropriately and per established methods and procedures, including setup, operation, and cleaning of equipment and parts.
• Confirm configurations are correct, check for leaks or other abnormalities, and ensure proper communication of any issues immediately.
• Complete operational documentation per SOP and tag/palletize/place all returned and rejected items as needed.
• Review area production documentation and verify all documented entries are accurate, recorded in real time, and signed as completed.
• Maintain open lines of communication with management, informing them of production updates, including deviations and corrective measures.
• Exchange work status information within the department, management, and co-workers.
• Maintain a clean environment/work area using appropriate cleaning solutions and prescribed methods and schedules.
• Ensure designated equipment/tools are cleaned and sanitized appropriately per established methods and schedules.
• Clean and sanitize required glassware by loading glassware into washers and completing wash documentation per SOP.
• Handle raw materials and components appropriately according to prescribed methods and procedures, including procurement, weighing, verification, dispensing, and formulating solutions.
• Maintain Aseptic Process Area sterile gowning qualifications.
• Respond immediately to equipment alarms or malfunctions by identifying alarm conditions and communicating them to subject matter experts.
• Assist co-workers in the production of finished products within the time limits outlined in SOPs and/or manufacturing instructions.
• Receive and ship all plant uniforms and scrub uniforms for cleaning.
• Receive and stock all garments and supplies for clean rooms and sterile core, and prepare all garments to be shipped and sterilized.
• Assist with special projects as required or requested.
• Promote a safe and harmonious work environment.
• Maintain compliance with SOPs, GMPs, and all company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Associate or Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution
• One or more years of previous work experience in a hospital or manufacturing environment, or in clean room filling
• Experience working in a production environment, ideally in a clean room setting
• Basic mechanical skills related to the operation of equipment
• Knowledge and skill in operating various specialized equipment, such as filling, wash, and sanitizing equipment
• Knowledge of clean room procedures
• Knowledge of and compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) regulations
• Knowledge of general computer functions such as Microsoft Office programs and spreadsheets
• Skill in handling several projects or tasks at the same time, or within a given time frame
• Advanced problem safety sensitivity; the ability to recognize a safety issue or potential safety issue
• Skill in using time management techniques in personal daily tasks and those of others
• Skill in attention to detail and focus on quality, accuracy, sterility, and aseptic technique
• Skill in communicating with coworkers, management team members, and other individuals in a courteous and professional manner
• Skill in math with an understanding of measurements and conversions
• Skill in recognizing deviations from procedures and anomalies and immediately communicating them
• Ability to apply critical thinking
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all internal and external information and processes
• Ability to follow personal hygiene standards/procedures according to SOP
• Ability to wear protective attire as required and handle materials in the correct order per SOP
• Ability to follow all appropriate SOPs and safety procedures per company guidelines
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to be flexible in work hours
• Ability to provide motivational support

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a clean room setting preferred but not required
• Knowledge of clean room procedures preferred but not required
• Knowledge of GMP regulations preferred but not required

Work Environment

This position operates in a clean room, lab, and production environment. The work requires adherence to personal hygiene standards and wearing protective attire. The role involves handling specialized equipment and maintaining a sterile work area. The work schedule is the 2nd Shift (1pm - 11:30pm) from Sunday to Wednesday.