Packaging Technician 1

Pay Rate - $19.25/hourly on W2

Job Description: Job Title: Packaging Technician - 2nd Shift (Monday-Thursday, 3:15pm- 1:45AM)



Location/Division Specific Information
Clinical Trials Division (CTD) partners with pharmaceutical and biotech customers around the world to ensure the right patients get the right therapies in the right doses at the right time a concept that we internally embrace as There is a Patient Waiting.

Our company seeks a Packaging/Manufacturing Technician I who will be responsible for working in a regulated packaging environment with a team of people performing manual or automated assembly, manufacturing, filling, packaging and labeling of pharmaceutical products. This role requires attention to detail to ensure adherence to specifications and uphold the highest quality standards. The individual will work in both primary and secondary rooms under the direction of a Room Leader and needs to be able to follow acceptability standards determined by Good Manufacturing Principles, customer requirements, and Standard Operating Procedures. The individual must have basic computer skills and must be able to communicate well both verbally and written with team members in Packaging and cross-functional groups.

What will you do?
Labels, assembles and packages pharmaceutical products.
Performs manual or automated filling and packaging of blistered and bottled pharmaceutical products.
Accurately counts and prepares packaging components to ensure accurate accountabilities prior to and at the completion of a job order.
Ensures quality and productivity requirements are met.
Cleans packaging rooms and machinery in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Principles (cGMPs).
Applies Good Manufacturing Principles (GMP) in all areas of responsibility, including following regulations and activities in a safe and efficient manner.


How will you get here?
Education
High school diploma, or GED, combined with the ability to read, write and complete basic mathematics calculations


Experience and Skills
Must have basic computer skills.
This position requires hand-eye coordination, manual and finger dexterity, attention to detail, the ability to perform repetitive tasks, and ability to learn new tasks with assistance from supervisors and fellow employees.
Must be able to meet physical requirements stated in the Essential Job Functions with little or no exceptions or assistance.
Must meet vision requirements for this position (i.e. color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus)
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Certification, including but not limited to filtering face masks, PAPR, N- 95 masks, half face masks and safety glasses is required for this position.
Must be able and willing to work in cold environments - refrigerator and freezer.
Demonstrates and promotes Client s values of Integrity Intensity, Innovation and Involvement.
Comply with all safety regulations and conduct all activities in a safe, efficient manner.
Cleans packaging rooms and machinery in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Principles (cGMPs).
Performs manual or automated assembly, filling, packaging and labeling of pharmaceutical products. Ensures adherence to specifications and the highest quality standards.
Accepts or rejects in-process clinical supplies and drug products according to acceptability standards determined by Good Manufacturing Principles, customer requirements, and Standard Operating Procedures.
Works with other departments to perform in-process inspections and other necessary tasks.
Performs counts of incoming and completed components and drug product to ensure accuracy and accountability.
Performs tasks that may be verified by an independent individual or may perform inspection/verifications of work performed by others.
Uses stationary and/or hand-held machinery in multiple operations.
Must be able to work in both primary and secondary rooms.
Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
Some weekday, weekend and holiday overtime may be required.