Manufacturing Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Title                     : Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technician

Duration           : +12 months

Location           : 645 Science Drive Madison WI USA 53711
Pay rate             :$28/hr
Shift                    : Openings with shift information: Shift A (days), (3 ) for D shift, (1) for C shift, and (1) for B shift.

Shift Schedule

12 Hour Shift Model: 3 / 4 Rotating Schedule (2 Week Schedule)

Shift Hours

• Day Shift: 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM
• Night Shift: 6:30PM – 07:00 AM

 

Training Schedule

New employees have an initial training period of 4–6 weeks. Training is conducted at the Madison site training center from 06:30–15:00, Monday through Friday.

• Consistently follow and actively promote proper safety protocols and PPE to other staff.
• Maintain the safety and cleanliness of production areas and all related equipment during each shift, specifically maintaining potent compound handling techniques.
• Utilize a wide variety of written procedures, including batch records and existing operating procedures.
• Function as a primary or secondary operator for cGMP production of APIs and intermediates.
• Must be able to effectively operate production equipment during production, cleaning, and maintenance as necessary to support production operations.
• Communicate production status effectively through shift pass-off tools.
• Correct safety and process issue gaps as identified through standard inspections and audits in a timely and effective manner.
• Participate in a team-based, multi-shift manufacturing environment by actively engaging in inter-shift communication and maintaining high quality in-lab housekeeping.
•Provide departmental support through additional tasks as directed by department leadership.

Additional Local Needs:
• Must be willing to work with highly potent / hazardous materials
• Able to utilize proper personal protective equipment which could include, but is not limited to:
• Respiratory protection (dust masks, half/full face respirators, supplied air, etc)
• MilliporeSigma issued work uniforms
• Lab Coats
• Full body protection (disposable coveralls, hazmat suits, etc)

Education: Associate degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related Life Science -OR- High School Diploma or GED equivalent Work Experience
Work Experience = 2+ years of pharmaceutical, chemical, or related production manufacturing experience

Skills:
• Ability to read and understand written protocols
• Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Email, etc.)
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• Able to operate hand tools, calculators and weighing / measuring devices
• Basic mathematical skills
• Possess a high degree of motivation and are a self-starter
• Ability to multi-task while paying close attention to detail
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds with the assistance of equipment or teammates as necessary

Set-up and calibrate equpment for operation and testing to specifications

May adjust filler and labeler equipment with proper parts and settings for products to be portioned

Assemble containers and components for portioning process

Assure they are correct

Conduct housekeeping tasks following set-up (including disinfection and autoclaving, as required) to assure cleanliness of assembled equipment

Sign in for bulk containers and lot number verification to paperwork� Order and stock necessary supplies to support operations� Portion materials into containers under safe production conditions� Assemble and don required safety equipment specified by protocol

Follow-up on inventory shortages� Verfiy quantities for accuracy (cases vs box vs EA)

Set up, operate, and troubleshoot all automated labeling and bagging equipment

Check and update mainframe systems and SAP as required

Maintain records for accountability and procedure traceability

Document all data for traceability of bulk and components

Record all tests, measurements and calibrations required during operations� Record all calculations and conversions necessary to process paperwork� Clean and maintain equipment/work area to assure product integrity

Clean packaging equipment, test equipment, tools-disassembling if required

Clean workstations and restock all materials storage areas.

Document cleaning on area/hood cleaning log

Process Improvement� Shares ideas for improvement including common sense ways to save money

Participates in testing and implementation of changes

Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment inclusive of steel-tied safety shoesMaintain, clean, and keep safe all work areas and equipment� Maintain personal protective equipment

Take necessary steps to assure we provide our customers with the highest quality possible

Immediately report any situation that could compromise safety or quality

Miscellaneous duties and tasks as assigned

Exemplary attendance and adherence to schedule

 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONSEducation:

HS Diploma, GED or HSED requiredDesirable: College course work in chemistry or 6 months previous experience weighing chemicals is preferredKnowledge and Skills:Basic math-including metrics and conversions, knowledge of safety rules, FMP, SOP's, UOP's, mechanical inclination, eye-hand coordination, communication skills, legible lhandwriting, mechanical skills, teamwork, problem solving, able to train others, ability to use hand and air tools, pumps, and an electronic scale and to operate material handling equipment. ability to identify problems, ability to read instructions and understand oral and written instructions.