Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Title:           Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technician
Location:    645 Science Drive Madison WI 53711

Job Description
• 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)
• 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