Formulator / Compounder (Day, Afternoon & Night Shift)

Ensign Laboratories; City of Monash; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign Laboratories is seeking a Formulator / Compounder for Day, Afternoon & Night Shifts to operate in a GMP manufacturing environment and formulate cytotoxic products. You will prepare and clean equipment, follow SOPs and document all steps with EJS and production records.

Ideal candidates will have GMP experience, strong safety awareness, and the ability to handle chemicals and heavy loads. Cytotoxic exposure is advantageous, and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, healthcare, food manufacturing, chemical processing, or similar production environment.
• Understanding of GMP principles, quality systems, and documentation requirements.
• Experience handling chemicals, raw materials, or manufacturing equipment safely and effectively.
• Basic computer literacy and confidence using electronic production systems and documentation.
• Physically capable of performing manual handling tasks, including lifting materials up to 25kg in accordance with safe work practices.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and regularly perform bending, twisting, stair climbing, and ladder use.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Experience working with cytotoxic products or hazardous materials is highly regarded.
• Fits well into workplace cultural, team player, flexible and willing to take direction

Responsibilities

• Perform product formulation activities, including cytotoxic products, within a GMP manufacturing environment in accordance with approved procedures, electronic job sheets (EJS), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Prepare, operate, and clean manufacturing equipment to ensure production readiness and compliance with GMP requirements.
• Accurately follow formulation instructions and complete all required documentation, data entry, and production records.
• Conduct pre-use equipment checks, ensuring equipment is safe, calibrated, and fit for purpose.
• Safely handle raw materials, chemicals, and manufacturing equipment while adhering to quality, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Report equipment faults, process deviations, safety concerns, and training needs to supervisors in a timely manner.
• Perform routine cleaning, decontamination, and basic maintenance activities in accordance with approved procedures.
• Participate in biological health monitoring and personal air monitoring programs where required.
• Ensure dedicated cytotoxic equipment remains within designated areas and that non-dedicated equipment is appropriately decontaminated before removal.
• Provide support to the Dispensary and Raw Material Sampling teams as required to meet operational and production needs.
• Follow all workplace health, safety, environmental, and emergency response procedures.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Chemical handling

Documentation

Equipment operation

Manual handling

Teamwork

Cytotoxic handling

Safety awareness

Job description

Formulator / Compounder (Day, Afternoon & Night Shift)

Responsibilities Include / What You Will Do

Perform product formulation activities, including cytotoxic products, within a GMP manufacturing environment in accordance with approved procedures, electronic job sheets (EJS), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Prepare, operate, and clean manufacturing equipment to ensure production readiness and compliance with GMP requirements.

Accurately follow formulation instructions and complete all required documentation, data entry, and production records.

Conduct pre-use equipment checks, ensuring equipment is safe, calibrated, and fit for purpose.

Safely handle raw materials, chemicals, and manufacturing equipment while adhering to quality, safety, and environmental requirements.

Report equipment faults, process deviations, safety concerns, and training needs to supervisors in a timely manner.

Perform routine cleaning, decontamination, and basic maintenance activities in accordance with approved procedures.

Participate in biological health monitoring and personal air monitoring programs where required.

Ensure dedicated cytotoxic equipment remains within designated areas and that non-dedicated equipment is appropriately decontaminated before removal.

Provide support to the Dispensary and Raw Material Sampling teams as required to meet operational and production needs.

Follow all workplace health, safety, environmental, and emergency response procedures.

Essential Skills & Experience / What You Will Bring

Previous experience working in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, healthcare, food manufacturing, chemical processing, or similar production environment.

Understanding of GMP principles, quality systems, and documentation requirements.

Experience handling chemicals, raw materials, or manufacturing equipment safely and effectively.

Basic computer literacy and confidence using electronic production systems and documentation.

Physically capable of performing manual handling tasks, including lifting materials up to 25kg in accordance with safe work practices.

Ability to stand for extended periods and regularly perform bending, twisting, stair climbing, and ladder use.

Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Experience working with cytotoxic products or hazardous materials is highly regarded.

Fits well into workplace cultural, team player, flexible and willing to take direction