Filling Operator, 3rd Shift Weekend

Simtra BioPharma Solutions; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Filling Operator to join their team in Bloomington, Indiana. This role focuses on the aseptic execution of filling processes within a classified pharmaceutical environment, ensuring compliance with stringent Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). As a Filling Operator, you will be responsible for operating aseptic filling equipment, maintaining cleanliness and organization in the workspace, and supporting cross-training initiatives. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the production of life-saving medicines while working collaboratively in a dynamic environment. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about quality, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical & Dental Coverage

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Community and Volunteer Service Program

Onsite Workout Facility

Onsite Cafeteria

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required, 6 months of previous Pharmaceutical or Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of aseptic manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Execute aseptic filling processes in compliance with cGMP standards.
• Perform routine equipment setup and maintenance in Grade A/B areas.
• Assist in training and development of team members.

Skills

Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)

Aseptic Technique

Interpersonal Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Basic Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Aseptic Filling Equipment

Measuring Devices

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.

Make it HAPPEN – We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.

Make it TOGETHER – We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams—so we can solve problems in new ways.

Make it RIGHT – We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.

Make it COUNT – We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make – taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.

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.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions:

• 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.

Additional 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.

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.