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Purdue Pharma L.P. · 15 hours ago

Pharmaceutical Technician, Weekend Shift (Fri - Sun 6:00AM - 6:30PM)

Wilson, NC

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Purdue Pharma L.P. develops, manufactures, and markets medications to meet the needs of healthcare professionals and patients. The Pharmaceutical Technician will be responsible for cleaning, setting up, and operating machinery in the packaging area while adhering to applicable guidelines and ensuring compliance with quality standards.

BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical

No H1B

Responsibilities

Follow Master Batch Records for the packaging of controlled, oral solid dose (OSD) and other dosage forms when required

Prepare raw materials, blends, and bulk accountability throughout manufacturing processes

Performs weight checks for incoming and dispensed materials ensuring compliance with established procedures. Operates scales including set-up, verification, leveling and challenging

Identify, report, and resolve quality issues

Safely and in compliance with batch records and SOPs, set up, operate, and clean and/or packaging equipment

Perform in-process testing and inspections as required by Master Batch Record (weighing, tablet thickness, tablet hardness, friability, visual inspection, etc.)

Clean and sanitize manufacturing and packaging rooms including walls, floors, and ceilings per SOPs

Report accidents and unsafe conditions or unusual circumstances to supervisor

Complete accurate and timely documentation. Follow good documentation practices in accordance with GMP

Process labeling and components correctly; transferring, counting, FIFO, returns, etc. during packaging processes

Actively participate in Production team and Site communication meetings

Maintain regular and punctual attendance; work overtime as required

Support GMP investigations and events

Identify and report potential GMP impacting situations

Contribute to Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) writing in your technical area

Qualification

CGMP complianceOral solid dose (OSD)Mathematical computationsSOP writingQuality issue resolutionAccountabilityTeam collaborationCritical thinkingInitiativeAdaptability

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent

General ability to perform basic to complex mathematical computations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

Understanding of the Metric System of Measurement

Follow Master Batch Records for the packaging of controlled, oral solid dose (OSD) and other dosage forms when required

Prepare raw materials, blends, and bulk accountability throughout manufacturing processes

Performs weight checks for incoming and dispensed materials ensuring compliance with established procedures

Operates scales including set-up, verification, leveling and challenging

Identify, report, and resolve quality issues

Safely and in compliance with batch records and SOPs, set up, operate, and clean and/or packaging equipment

Perform in-process testing and inspections as required by Master Batch Record (weighing, tablet thickness, tablet hardness, friability, visual inspection, etc.)

Clean and sanitize manufacturing and packaging rooms including walls, floors, and ceilings per SOPs

Report accidents and unsafe conditions or unusual circumstances to supervisor

Complete accurate and timely documentation

Follow good documentation practices in accordance with GMP

Process labeling and components correctly; transferring, counting, FIFO, returns, etc. during packaging processes

Actively participate in Production team and Site communication meetings

Maintain regular and punctual attendance; work overtime as required

Support GMP investigations and events

Identify and report potential GMP impacting situations

Contribute to Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) writing in your technical area

Quality/Compliance: Achieve a standard of excellence with work processes and outcomes while maintaining compliance with policies and all regulatory requirements

Communication: Clear, accurate, effective and timely written and verbal communication

Strong attention to detail and ability to write and record data legibly and accurately in accordance to cGMP regulations

Team Work/Collaboration: Work effectively with others to achieve goals, build strong working relationships and a positive work environment

Critical thinking/problem solving: general ability to collect, organize and analyze data

Ability to recognize, analyze and solve a variety of problems

Initiative: Ability to take ownership of work, doing what is needed without being asked and appropriate follow-through

Adaptability: Being receptive to feedback, willingness to learn, and open to continuous improvement

Operational Excellence: Embrace and support Operational Excellence Culture and Initiatives

Accountability: Demonstrate ambition and discipline to achieve organizational and career goals

Occasionally move/traverse, ascend/descend step ladders, stairs, and/or platforms

Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment including PAPR (Powered Air Purifying Respirator)

Occasionally, transport materials using manual and power assisted vehicles including manually pushing and pulling drums, totes, boxes, and pallets

Lift and maneuver empty drums weighing up to 40 pounds up to five times per day; push and maneuver drums containing product weighing up to 275 pounds up to five times per day

Must be able to visually inspect tablets and capsules for color consistency, shape, and surface defects as part of GMP requirements

Perform cleaning and assembly/disassembly on production equipment which may require pulling, pushing, or twisting to remove equipment shields, parts and panels

Ability to work a 10.5-hour per day, 4-day work week (Monday–Thursday), totaling 40 hours per week; or a 12.5-hour per day, 3-day work week (Friday–Sunday), totaling 36 hours per week; with overtime as required, based on position

Preferred

Up to three years pharmaceutical industry experience preferred or an equivalent combination of education, demonstrated mechanical skill, and experience in a similar industry

Preferred experience in oral solid dose (OSD) pharmaceuticals, process areas include: Pharmacy/Dispensing, Granulation/Blending, Compression, Bead Coating, Extrusion, Encapsulation and Coating; Packaging with Serialization

Company

Purdue Pharma L.P.

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Purdue and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market medications to meet the evolving needs of healthcare professionals, patients, and caregivers.

Founded in 1892

Stamford, Connecticut, USA

501-1000 employees