Compounder (12-Hour Overnight Shift)

Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company contributions

Paid vacation, holidays and personal/2

Job summary

Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC in Melrose Park, IL seeks an entry-level production technician focused on weighing, mixing, and documenting chemical formulations in a cleanroom environment. You will set up and operate mixing equipment, adjust pH and oxygen levels, and record batch data in accordance with cGMP standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, experience in manufacturing, and the ability to handle hazardous materials with respirators and PPE.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in manufacturing environments desirable.
• Ability to accurately weigh and measure chemicals in powder and liquid form.

Responsibilities

• Formulate production batches by weighing, mixing chemicals per formulas.
• Set up, load, operate and monitor mixing equipment for product formulations.
• Weigh and mix exact chemical amounts per batch records; verify output.
• Calibrate and monitor formulation equipment (scales, meters, etc.).
• Adjust pH and oxygen levels for in-process testing before release.
• Maintain clean, compliant records in line with cGMP and GDP standards.
• Support compounding department to meet the production schedule.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Chemical weighing / measuring

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Mixing equipment

Formulation processes

Job description

Job Summary

Hourly Rate: $27.47 per hour

Overnight Shift Differential: $1.75 per hour

Our benefits and programs are comprehensive and thoughtfully crafted to ensure our colleagues live healthy lives and have support when it matters most. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with company contributions, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, employee assistance program, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the accurate weighing, checking and mixing of specific chemical compounds for product formulations; the calibrating and monitoring of a variety of mixing machinery and the accurate documenting and maintaining of production logbooks and records. They're also required to follow all departmental and company SOP's and maintain accurate and timely record keeping on each formulation batch. They must be able to work with Antineoplastic products and assist in the Nanotechnology department.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for accurate formulation of all production lots
• Sets-up, load, operate and monitor all mixing machine equipment for product formulations
• Responsible to weigh out and mixing exact amounts of chemicals according to specific formulas while monitoring (verifying) product output from mixing equipment operations
• Calibrate, operate and monitor all formulation-related equipment (such as scales, meters, etc.)
• Responsible for the operations necessary to adjust pH of product for in-process testing before releasing to production lines
• Responsible for the operations necessary to adjust Oxygen levels of Oxygen sensitive product before releasing to production
• Required to understand and support the formulation of batches using both a volumetric and gravimetric processes based on the requirements as specified in the individual batch records
• Clean and sanitizes all tanks, equipment and chemical containers used in the product formulation process in accordance with current SOP's and cGMP's
• Fills out forms for recording production volumes (batches) and complies with all current GDP standards
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities, as necessary, within the compounding department, in an effort to provide the required support to ensure adherence to the production schedule

Requirements

• High school diploma / GED
• Experience working in manufacturing related industries
• Ability to understand and perform accurate chemical weighs / measures in both powder and liquid form

Working Environment / Physical Requirements:

• Job functions require work in respirators, including half-mask and full forced air breathing apparatus. Work environment is clean but requires special gowning procedures. Position requires work in clean room environments where clean room clothing is required. Work with hazardous materials is required where improper handling and failure to comply with outlined procedure could result in exposure to Antineoplastic/hazardous products and raw materials that could lead to serious illness. All safety requirements will be adhered to and complied with.
• Failure to comply with safe work practices and or inability to remain focused on responsibilities could result in serious injury. Proper training and understanding of the work requirement makes the possibility, likelihood, and risk of injury extremely low.
• Job function requires high physical demand. Lift in excess of 75lbs, to move 55 gal drum on and of a pallet, ability to move or handle large motors, assemble and disassemble large pieces of equipment and tanks. All functions may occur on a daily basis.
• Requires ability to mentally focus on duties and ability to stay mentally alert 100% of time. Due to nature of work, inability to maintain mental alertness could result in improper compounding or processing of product and injury to self or others.
• Job function may require work site coordination of up to 3 individuals. Direct supervision in this position occurs less than 30%.

The Company's primary business language is English. The successful candidate must be able to effectively speak, read, write, and understand English to perform the essential functions of the position, including independently understanding policies, procedures, training materials, and workplace communications written in English due to our heavily regulated work environment.

Additional Information

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability,401K with company contribution, andwellness program.

Please note that joining our team does not create a guaranteed or permanent employment arrangement. All employment is atwill, meaning both the employee and Fresenius Kabi have the right to end the employment relationship at any time, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.