Pharmaceutical Development Technician

Description:

The Role

 

• Weigh and transfer materials using calibrated scales and balances
• Use various types of equipment to mix/combine materials for use in production
• Accurately complete all applicable documentation pertaining to daily tasks (Batch Records, Logbooks, Protocols, etc.)
• Cooperate seamlessly with Area Leader, Team Leaders, and FR&D Senior Scientists and Supervisors
• Provide support to Formulation and Formulation Group activities for equipment operation
• Participate in development batch manufacturing, in-process sampling and/or testing and monitoring for oral solid formulations
• Develop and implement process improvements and safety measures
• Anticipate issues and take preventative measures as necessary
• All other duties as assigned;
  
   

The Candidate

 

• High School Degree or GED required, Associates degree preferred
• Prior experience working in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or food manufacturing environment regulated by GMP standards and requirements is preferred
• Specific experience in oral solid dosage manufacturing is strongly preferred
• Must have experience in one or more of the following: blending, Hot Melt Extrusion, compression, pan coating, fluid bed spraying, granulation, milling, weighing, or encapsulation
• Must have demonstrated outstanding troubleshooting skills and ability to anticipate critical customer issues
• Ability to utilize hand tools to assemble and disassemble various types of machinery
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures (SOPs, cGMPs)
• Mathematical reasoning and problem solving abilities
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form