2nd Shift Compounder — Precise GMP Mixing

Actalent; South Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Compounder for the 2nd shift in South Brunswick, NJ. The role focuses on preparing, mixing, and processing ingredients using spray, liquid, powder, and related methods while maintaining food safety and GMP standards. You will document all steps and support cross-functional production teams.

The ideal candidate has 6 months to 1 year of compounding experience with powders and raw materials, and comfortable working with scales, hot plates, and PPE in a fully onsite facility.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of compounding experience with powders and raw materials in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with chemical mixing, compounding, and batch making processes.
• Experience working in a GMP-regulated environment and consistently following safety and sanitation protocols.
• Ability to handle and blend raw materials accurately and safely.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve ingredients and raw materials from designated storage areas and verify their accuracy before use.
• Measure ingredients precisely using scales and other measuring devices to ensure adherence to batch formulas and specifications.
• Mix various ingredients according to standard batch instructions, including dyes and other substances, and load them into the appropriate equipment.
• Identify solids that require melting and safely melt them using hot plates or other approved methods.
• Identify ingredients that require dilution, dilute them appropriately, and record all raw material usage accurately.
• Maintain quality standards by verifying the weight and contents of raw materials prior to processing.
• Conduct in-process batch inspections to monitor consistency, appearance, and performance throughout the compounding process.
• Document all process events, including measurements, adjustments, inspections, and material usage, in accordance with established procedures and policies.
• Process materials using liquid, powder, homogenizing, and spray dry compounding methods as required by production schedules.
• Follow standard batch instructions carefully to ensure accurate weighing and addition of dyes and other substances into compounding equipment.
• Check for consistency across various batches and measure the viscosity of mixtures to confirm they meet product specifications.
• Collect samples from batches and deliver them to the laboratory for testing and quality verification.
• Follow food safety guidelines and maintain accurate documentation of all completed work to support regulatory and quality compliance.
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards and follow all safety and sanitation protocols.
• Wear the required uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times while working in production areas.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members in a production environment to meet output, quality, and safety goals.

Skills

Compounding experience

Powders and raw materials

GMP environment

Attention to detail

Measuring ingredients

Batch instructions

PPE compliance

Food safety

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Compounder for the 2nd shift in South Brunswick, NJ. The role focuses on preparing, mixing, and processing ingredients using spray, liquid, powder, and related methods while maintaining food safety and GMP standards. You will document all steps and support cross-functional production teams.

The ideal candidate has 6 months to 1 year of compounding experience with powders and raw materials, and comfortable working with scales, hot plates, and PPE in a fully onsite facility.