Aseptic Manufacturing Operator

Piramal Pharma Solutions Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Piramal Pharma Solutions is seeking a Manufacturing Operator in Lexington to perform production activities including preparation, filling, capping, sterilization, and lyophilization. You will work under the Production Supervisor and ensure compliance with GMP and SOPs.

Qualifications include a High School diploma and 2+ years in manufacturing; pharmaceutical aseptic experience preferred. Team-oriented, reliable and able to operate processing equipment are essential attributes.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent.
• 2+ years’ working within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing and/or aseptic manufacturing environment preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude, ability to operate processing equipment.
• Prior knowledge and/or ability to understand and follow job related regulatory requirements (cGMP, OSHA, FDA).
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow written instructions.
• Team player committed to quality and working effectively with others.
• Track record of consistent attendance and overall reliability.

Responsibilities

• Consistently comply with all applicable policies and procedures, including those regulated by PPS and various regulatory agencies.
• Performs line clearances, cleaning/sanitization, cleaning, preparing and sterilization of fill equipment, sterilization of components, operation of aseptic filling equipment, filter testing, operation vial washing equipment.
• Operate and maintain production related equipment.
• Weigh, measure and check raw materials to assure batches manufactured contain proper ingredients and quantities.
• Execute validation protocols for processes and equipment.
• Maintain records and a clean environment to comply with regulatory requirements.
• Read, understand, and comply with Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Review current SOPs and provide feedback on potential process improvements.
• Participate in troubleshooting and process improvement activities including corresponding documentation activities.
• Review completed production documentation (batch records, log books, etc.) for quality and cGMP compliance.
• Initiate appropriate action when process deviations occur.
• Perform on-the-job training for new and developing operators.
• Routinely perform housekeeping assignments, maintain cleanliness and routine maintenance of the work area and equipment.
• Collaborate effectively and communicate with other functional groups, including: quality, validation, supply chain to ensure production goals are achieved.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Regulatory knowledge

Reading ability

Team player

Reliability

Manufacturing experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Piramal Pharma Solutions is seeking a Manufacturing Operator in Lexington to perform production activities including preparation, filling, capping, sterilization, and lyophilization. You will work under the Production Supervisor and ensure compliance with GMP and SOPs.

Qualifications include a High School diploma and 2+ years in manufacturing; pharmaceutical aseptic experience preferred. Team-oriented, reliable and able to operate processing equipment are essential attributes.