Packaging Technician

Job Title: Packaging Technician
Job Description
The Packaging Technician assembles, labels, and inspects clinical pharmaceutical supplies to ensure they meet strict quality and regulatory standards. This temporary role follows detailed batch records, standard operating procedures, and supervisory instructions to package products such as syringes, bottles, and cases for clinical studies. The position suits individuals who can perform most phases of clinical packaging independently while still receiving guidance in some areas.
Responsibilities

• Review batch records and written instructions to understand and follow all packaging procedures for each clinical study.
• Package and label syringes, bottles, boxes, and cases according to specified protocols and customer requirements.
• Clean packaging rooms, equipment, and machinery as needed to maintain a compliant clean room environment.
• Perform manual and automated filling and packaging of bottled pharmaceutical products while independently monitoring and approving labeling and process quality.
• Operate various sealing and packaging machinery to ensure proper labeling, drug placement, and secure closure of packages.
• Assemble clinical supplies and apply labels accurately, ensuring correct placement and legibility.
• Accurately count, prepare, and package pill bottles, syringe packs, and other components to meet precise quantity and configuration requirements.
• Conduct final checks on in-process and finished products to verify correct labeling, counts, and packaging quality before boxing.
• Pack finished goods into appropriately labeled containers and boxes for storage or shipment.
• Assist with staging, counting, and reconciliation of components and materials to support accurate inventory and production records.
• Work effectively on assembly and production lines, supporting general production, packing, and material handling tasks as needed.
• Follow good manufacturing practices and all standard operating procedures to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with production operations, engineering, inventory, and quality assurance personnel, and interact professionally with client representatives observing packaging operations.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong attention to detail, especially in labeling and packaging, with an understanding that quality errors in this environment can have serious consequences.
• Ability and willingness to work in a cold room environment (approximately 35-46°F) for up to about 10 hours per week, with provided personal protective equipment.
• Willingness and ability to work mandatory overtime as needed based on production demands.
• Clear, legible handwriting suitable for documenting information such as good manufacturing practices, signatures, and initials on production records.
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Comfort working in a clean room environment with strict gowning and cleanliness requirements.
• Capability to perform repetitive tasks such as counting, labeling, filling, and packing with consistent accuracy.
• Basic familiarity with general production or warehouse tasks such as assembly line work, packing, order picking, and material handling.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing or production experience, particularly in a goal-driven environment.
• Warehouse experience, including picking, packing, inventory handling, and use of RF scanners.
• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, clinical packaging, or a clean room environment.
• Experience in quality, inspection, or general production line work.
• Experience with filling, labeling, and packaging operations in a regulated environment.
• Tenure and reliability in prior roles, including fast food or retail, demonstrating strong work ethic and consistency.

Why Work Here?
You will contribute directly to the packaging of clinical supplies used in critical therapies, including cancer research and other life-saving treatments, giving your work a meaningful impact on patients' lives. The organization is globally recognized in the pharmaceutical and clinical trials space and offers a stable, professional environment with strong long-term benefits for permanent employees. Team members receive additional pay premiums for work in cold room environments, and the company supports career growth for individuals who show reliability, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality.
Work Environment
This role is based in a pharmaceutical packaging department within a clean room environment. Team members work on either first shift (approximately 6:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., Monday through Friday *currently no openings*) or Second shift (approximately 2:45 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Monday through Thursday), with frequent overtime shifts that may run around 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Fridays. Overtime is currently mandatory, typically in 6-hour blocks, and may include 4-5 extra days per month on Fridays or Saturdays, with an occasional Sunday depending on production needs. The position requires full clean room gowning at all times, including full gown, shoe covers, hairnet, beard net if applicable, and safety glasses; prescription safety glasses are not provided. Some work occurs in a cold room environment maintained at approximately 35-46°F, with appropriate cold-weather personal protective equipment supplied and an additional pay premium for all hours worked in the cold room. The work involves standing, performing repetitive tasks on production and assembly lines, and interacting regularly with production operations, engineering, inventory, and quality assurance teams, as well as occasional observation by client personnel.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $19.25/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis,IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.


Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.


The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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