Work Schedule

12 hr shift/nights

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

Lead Technician

As part of the Drug Product Division (DPD), the Greenville, North Carolina site is a multi-purpose pharmaceutical development, manufacturing, and packaging campus. The operation specializes in taking both sterile injectable and oral solid dose drug products from development phase through to commercialization!

Location/Division Specific Information

Greenville, NC/DPD

What will you do?

This position will start off as an 8-hour-Day shift position, but will ultimately transition into a 12-hour Night shift position. The candidate will also need to be flexible to support Days when needed.Receive daily assignments and manufacturing schedule from Supervisor. Assign work to self, processors and servicers so that schedule can be met. Coordinate work based on schedule. Advise supervisor if there is a problem meeting the schedule.Ensure processors perform efficient manufacturing processes. Perform some manufacturing processes. Apply aseptic technique knowledge and ensure processors comply.Maintain quality products and equipment in manufacturing. Observe and implement all current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), safety precautions and housekeeping practices in performing duties. Align with cGMP, Occupational Safety Health Agency (OSHA) and company rulings. Keep area neat and clean.Assist supervisor in training in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), cGMPs, safety procedures.Perform other duties as assigned.

How will you get here?

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is minimally required.

Experience

At least 3 years of manufacturing experience preferred in a regulated environment, preferably in Steriles.Strong technical background

Equivalency

Equivalent combinations of education, training, and meaningful work experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge of sterile operations including aseptic techniques, sterilization and compounding.Strong leadership abilityAbility to efficiently collaborate to achieve goals and expectations.Ability to learn quickly.Ability to work independentlyAbility to achieve and maintain qualifications to work in a clean-room environment.Ability to drive a fork lift and other mobile equipment to locate product and equipment as needed.Good attendance record.Effective verbal and written communication skills.Basic digital literacy.Strong communication skills.Flexibility with departmental work schedules, including overtime and all shift operations.

Physical Requirements

Work in a clean-room which is a controlled environment for temperature and humidity having low ambient noise.Wear gowning which includes: gloves, hair & beard net and face cover, safety glasses with no makeup / jewelry, and the like.Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and understand chemical hygiene.Infrequently lift and manipulate up to 25 pounds max unassisted.Stand and move about including reaching, bending, stooping, grasping.Use hand tools and equipment including forceful gripping, grasping, pushing and pulling.Job requires basic mobility and coordination to navigate office areas; ability to stand, walk, bend, and carry light to medium objects (10-35 pounds).