Drug Product Packaging Associate

Global Life Science Hub; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Global Life Science Hub is seeking multiple Packaging Associates to support the Drug Product Biologics line in Chicago, on-site, with relocation assistance available.

This hands-on GMP role covers syringe labelling, blister packaging, serialization, cartoning and final product preparation, requiring strict adherence to SOPs, batch records and cGMP documentation, and collaboration with Manufacturing and QA teams to maintain quality and traceability.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device or GMP‑regulated packaging environments.
• 1-2+ years for Associate I/II; 3-4+ years for Associate III.
• Experience operating pharmaceutical packaging equipment preferred.
• Exposure to labeling, blister packaging, serialization and/or aggregation equipment advantageous.
• Knowledge of GMP requirements, SOPs and controlled documentation.
• Comfortable completing batch records and working within established manufacturing procedures.
• Basic troubleshooting skills for packaging equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with systems such as POMS, LIMS, SAP or NetSuite advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate pharmaceutical packaging equipment including syringe labelling, blister packaging, check weighing, serialization, aggregation and tamper‑evident sealing systems.
• Perform packaging line inspections and line clearance.
• Visually inspect labelled syringes, blister packs, printed cartons and shipping materials for defects.
• Verify Drug Product syringes prior to the start of packaging operations.
• Perform manual cartoning and packaging of syringes and associated components.
• Complete product reconciliation, carton checks and palletisation activities.
• Complete batch records, logbooks and other cGMP documentation accurately and on time.
• Electronically record manufacturing and packaging process steps where required.
• Maintain packaging areas in accordance with cleanroom and GMP requirements.
• Identify and report non‑conformances or manufacturing events.
• Participate in investigations where required.
• Support Manufacturing and Visual Inspection activities when needed.

Skills

GMP experience

Batch documentation

Quality mindset

Attention to detail

Tools

POMS

LIMS

SAP

NetSuite

Job description

Packaging Associate - Drug Product | Biologics | Chicago Relocation Opportunity

We're supporting a rapidly expanding biologics manufacturer through the next phase of its Chicago build-out, with continued investment across manufacturing capability, infrastructure and talent. As part of this expansion, we are seeking multiple Packaging Associates to strengthen the Drug Product Manufacturing team.

This is a hands‑on GMP manufacturing position supporting the secondary packaging of injectable drug products, working across syringe labelling, blister packaging, serialization, aggregation, visual inspection, cartoning and final preparation of finished product.

You’ll work within a regulated manufacturing environment supporting products intended for clinical and commercial use, with responsibility for both equipment operation and the accurate completion of associated GMP documentation.

The position would suit someone with previous experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology or medical product packaging who understands the importance of following SOPs, maintaining accurate batch documentation and working within a controlled GMP environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate pharmaceutical packaging equipment including syringe labelling, blister packaging, check weighing, serialization, aggregation and tamper‑evident sealing systems.
• Perform packaging line inspections and line clearance.
• Visually inspect labelled syringes, blister packs, printed cartons and shipping materials for defects.
• Verify Drug Product syringes prior to the start of packaging operations.
• Perform manual cartoning and packaging of syringes and associated components.
• Complete product reconciliation, carton checks and palletisation activities.
• Complete batch records, logbooks and other cGMP documentation accurately and on time.
• Electronically record manufacturing and packaging process steps where required.
• Maintain packaging areas in accordance with cleanroom and GMP requirements.
• Identify and report non‑conformances or manufacturing events.
• Participate in investigations where required.
• Support Manufacturing and Visual Inspection activities when needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device or other GMP‑regulated packaging/manufacturing environments.
• 1-2+ years of relevant industry experience for Associate I/II level; 3-4+ years for Associate III level.
• Experience operating pharmaceutical packaging equipment strongly preferred.
• Exposure to labelling, blister packaging, serialization and/or aggregation equipment advantageous.
• Knowledge of GMP requirements, SOPs and controlled documentation.
• Comfortable completing batch records and working within established manufacturing procedures.
• Basic troubleshooting skills for packaging equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with systems such as POMS, LIMS, SAP or NetSuite advantageous.

Please Note: These are full‑time, on‑site roles based in Chicago City.

Relocation assistance is available, and we welcome applications from candidates across the U.S. who are open to relocating.