Production Operator

Job Requirements:


Responsible for the execution of all aspects of solid-dosage manufacturing which includes, but is not limited to, the dispensing, granulation, sifting, milling, drying, encapsulation, coating, compression, and cleaning related activities. Must be able to interact daily with all site support personnel as required. Must be able to complete all required batch record documentation in a thorough, accurate, and legible manner in English. Must be capable of reading and understanding all documented Standard Operating Procedures in English plus demonstrate competency through action and written evaluation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Assist Production Management with all scheduled and requested activities in an efficient and smooth operation.
• Ensure all scheduled commercial and non-commercial manufacturing activities are completed on time.
• Become proficient in the setup, operation, and cleaning of all cGMP equipment used during production operations.
• Participate in all Quality Investigations as required.
• Adhere to all approved Standard Operating Procedures, Batch Records, and Safety Procedures as written when performing all daily activities.
• Ensure the cGMP area is cleaned and maintained following all SOP's and good housekeeping practices.
• Must use required PPE during cGMP activities as specified in the Batch Records and Safety Data Sheets.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have:

• Familiarity with working in a regulated pharmaceutical solid dosage facility.
• Ability to read and write documents written in English.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Familiarity with various cGMP solid dosage pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.
• Able to setup, operate clean, and troubleshoot the solid dosage pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment being used.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Able to stand on feet throughout an eight-hour workday.
• Able to lift-up to 30 lbs. (14 Kgs) without assistance.
• Maintain personal hygiene habits consistent with working in a cGMP environment
• Be capable of wearing all required PPE; including partial and full facepieces based on OSHA guidelines.

Education :


High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.


Bachelor's degree in physical sciences or pharmaceutical life science related field of study.


US Citizen/Green Card Holder (should have a valid work permit as currently BIOCON is not sponsoring any Visa.)

Must have the mandatory skill sets:

• Minimum 3 years of current relevant experience as a production operator
• Familiarity with working in a regulated pharmaceutical solid dosage facility (SOLID - TABLETS)
• Performing tasks like dispensing, granulation, sifting, milling, drying, encapsulation, coating, compression, and cleaning activities
• Proficiency in setup, operation, and cleaning of all cGMP production equipment, combined with strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Batch Records, safety procedures, and good housekeeping practices, ensuring efficient, compliant, and safe manufacturing operations
• Ability to read and write documents written in English.
• Familiarity with various cGMP solid dosage pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.
• Job stability is mandatory
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Able to stand on feet throughout an eight-hour workday.
• Maintain personal hygiene habits consistent with working in a cGMP environment
• Be capable of wearing all required PPE; including partial and full facepieces based on OSHA guidelines.