Filling Operator, 2nd Shift Weekend

Senior Interior Designer; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Filling Operator to join their team in a classified pharmaceutical environment. This role is critical to ensuring the aseptic execution of manufacturing processes, adhering to stringent cGMP standards. As a Filling Operator, you will be responsible for the setup and operation of aseptic filling equipment, maintaining cleanliness, and performing routine operations to ensure product quality and safety. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the production of life-changing medicines while working in a collaborative and supportive environment. If you are eager to make a difference in the pharmaceutical industry, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical & Dental Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Community and Volunteer Service Program

Employee Ownership Plan

Onsite Workout Facility

Onsite Cafeteria

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required, with 6 months of pharmaceutical or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of aseptic manufacturing practices and ability to follow SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Execute aseptic filling activities in compliance with cGMP and GDP standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the manufacturing area.

Skills

Understanding of cGMP

Basic computer skills

Basic math skills

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of aseptic manufacturing practices

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Aseptic filling equipment

Calipers

Scales

Gauges

Job description

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.

Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide. As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra. We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging. Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

This role:

The Filling Operator (Operator III) position is responsible for aseptic execution of assigned activities within the Grade A/B manufacturing area; activities shall include current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) compliant gowning, setup and operation of aseptic filling equipment, aseptic movement of components and fill machine equipment, and conformance to Good Documentation Practices (GDP) standards. A Filling Operator will also initiate minor revisions to existing documents and troubleshoot simple processes / equipment failures. This Filling Operator may be required to cross-train as a support Operator for additional areas. This position reports to a Manufacturing Supervisor.

The responsibilities :

• Understand and follow current Good Manufacturing Practices
• Perform routine cleanup and sanitizations as assigned by area supervision to maintain cGMP compliance within the Grade A/B work areas. Perform sanitizations in a timely and effective manner in accordance with cGMPs and Simtra procedures, maintaining production schedule.
• May be required to cross train as a support operator to assist additional manufacturing areas.
• Maintain organization at all times within the classified areas to ensure equipment segregation, readiness and to prevent any contamination or rejection of batches.
• Perform routine verification of equipment when unloading autoclaves and setting up aseptic filling machines.
• Setup and operate aseptic filling equipment for routine aseptic processes, performed with proper aseptic technique to prevent negative safety, identity, strength, purity and quality (SISPQ) impact to the batch.
• Perform routine operations utilizing aseptic formulation and filling equipment in Grade A/B areas.
• Perform environmental monitoring; including fingertip, contact, and fallout plates.
• Assist in the training and development of other team members
• Required to maintain attendance in accordance with the Bloomington Attendance Policy
• Scheduled weekend overtime will be required

The Shift: Saturday/Sunday 11:00 pm - 9:30am, plus 2 weekdays (either Mon/Tues or Thurs/Fri 11:00pm - 7:30am)

The work environment :

Classified pharmaceutical environment wearing required gowning. Must be able to work safely with materials required to produce pharmaceutical products, including chemicals, compounds, glassware and sanitization solutions. Must be able to occasionally (1-33% of the time) work in a confined/clustered work space.

Minimum requirements:

• Education and experience - High School diploma or GED required, 6 months of previous Pharmaceutical or Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Language skills - must be able to understand, speak, read and write English in order to comply with necessary SOPs, job-specific training materials, GMPs, and other manuals.
• Ability to work independently
• Good interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills
• Basic math skills
• Knowledge of aseptic manufacturing practices
• Knowledge of standard operating procedures, specifications, and job-specific training materials
• Requires the operations of multiple types of equipment related to the manufacturing operations as well as hand operated equipment including, but not limited to, such things as calipers, scales, gauges, and other measuring devices

Physical / safety requirements:

• Occasional (1-33%)
  • Sitting, climbing stairs and ladders, balancing, kneeling, operating controls
  • Lifting and carrying up to 70 lbs
  • Pushing and pulling up to 35 lbs
• Frequent (34-66%)
  • Standing, walking, reaching forward and overhead, stooping, crouching
  • Lifting and carrying up to 37 lbs
• Object handling, fingering, fine hand coordination, simple hand grasping, firm hand grasping
• Final candidates for Filling Operator will be required to pass a post offer/pre-employment job placement examination which will test the physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

In return, you’ll be eligible for:

• Medical & Dental Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Spouse Life Insurance
  • Child Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Time Off Program
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave and more
• Adoption Reimbursement Program
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Community and Volunteer Service Program
• Employee Ownership Plan
• Additional Benefits
  • Voluntary Insurance Benefits
    • Vision Coverage
    • Accident
    • Critical Illness
    • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • Legal and more
  • Onsite Campus Amenities
    • Workout Facility
    • Cafeteria
    • Credit Union

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job. It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.

Simtra is an equal opportunity employer. Simtra evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.