Coating Scientist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

This role focuses on operating, monitoring, and improving a pharmaceutical coating process from start-up through shutdown. The Coating Scientist prepares and mixes solutions, runs coating and slitting equipment, performs in‑process quality checks, and documents all activities in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). The position offers opportunities to grow into manufacturing, engineering, or quality roles while working with a collaborative production team in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, monitor, and shut down the coating line in accordance with established procedures and batch records.
• Perform daily performance checks on required equipment, including scales, hold tanks, and other production equipment.
• Log rooms and equipment into and out of process in the required logbooks to maintain accurate and compliant records.
• Conduct in‑process quality checks, including coat weight, moisture, thickness, and other critical parameters, and adjust processes as needed to maintain quality.
• Collect product and process samples as required for testing and documentation.
• Monitor the coating process continuously for quality, consistency, and adherence to specifications while the line is running.
• Maintain an organized, safe, and clean work area to support efficient and compliant operations.
• Package finished coated rolls according to specifications and prepare them for downstream processing or shipment.
• Accurately complete all required paperwork for the batch record, ensuring error‑free and compliant documentation.
• Weigh raw materials precisely to meet all batch requirements and maintain accurate weighing records.
• Maintain error‑free batch records and work with other personnel as needed to obtain required double signatures.
• Prepare batches of coating solution in accordance with instructions on the batch record, following wet chemistry and batch mixing procedures.
• Clean and sanitize tanks, hoses, fittings, and related equipment to meet production and quality requirements.
• Move tanks of solution into and out of the coating room as needed to support production schedules.
• Wash down the weighing and mixing rooms as required to maintain cleanliness and GMP compliance.
• Set up the slitter according to product specifications and safety requirements.
• Operate the slitter to convert coated rolls into slit rolls that meet dimensional and quality specifications.
• Complete the slitting section of the batch record and ensure all associated documentation is accurate and complete.
• Maintain and update slitting logbooks with all required operational and quality information.
• Package slit rolls into boxes, complete labels, and prepare tally sheets to support traceability and inventory control.
• Clean the slitting room and equipment after each batch to maintain a safe and compliant production environment.
• Use data analysis and basic mathematics to interpret process results, identify trends, and support problem solving.
• Collaborate with team members and other departments to resolve issues, improve processes, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associates degree
• 1–2 years of manufacturing experience in pharmaceuticals or a related field.
• Experience working in a production or manufacturing environment with regulated processes.
• Hands‑on experience with weighing raw materials and working with batch mixing processes.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and experience completing batch records and logbooks.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portage, IN.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $27.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Portage,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 14, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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