Groninger Technician

Fagron; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, Vision and Dental insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid time off

Job summary

Fagron in Wichita, KS, seeks a Groninger Technician to set up, operate, and troubleshoot automated filling, stoppering, capping and packaging equipment in a sterile, FDA-regulated 503B facility. The role ensures compliance with cGMP and quality standards.

You will support maintenance, validations, investigations, CAPAs, and continuous improvement while collaborating with Production, Quality, Validation and Engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical field preferred.
• 2–5 years of pharmaceutical manufacturing or maintenance experience.
• Experience with Groninger equipment strongly preferred.
• Experience in sterile, aseptic, or injectable manufacturing environments preferred.
• Knowledge of automated filling and packaging systems.
• Understanding of cGMP requirements and aseptic manufacturing.
• Ability to read schematics and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up Groninger filling and packaging equipment.
• Perform changeovers, adjustments, and line clearances.
• Monitor equipment performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Maintain GMP-compliant documentation and records.
• Support validations, investigations, CAPAs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Validation, and Engineering teams.

Skills

Groninger equipment

cGMP knowledge

Troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

Aseptic manufacturing

Reading schematics

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Pharma manufacturing experience

Education

Associate degree

Job description

About The Job

The Groninger Technician is responsible for the setup, operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and optimization of Groninger automated filling, stoppering, capping, and packaging equipment used in aseptic pharmaceutical manufacturing. This role supports the production of sterile compounded medications within an FDA-regulated 503B Outsourcing Facility and ensures all manufacturing activities comply with cGMP, company procedures, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and set up Groninger filling and packaging equipment.
• Perform changeovers, adjustments, and line clearances.
• Monitor equipment performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Maintain GMP-compliant documentation and records.
• Support validations, investigations, CAPAs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Validation, and Engineering teams.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical field preferred.
• 2–5 years of pharmaceutical manufacturing or maintenance experience.
• Experience with Groninger equipment strongly preferred.
• Experience in sterile, aseptic, or injectable manufacturing environments preferred.
• Knowledge of automated filling and packaging systems.
• Understanding of cGMP requirements and aseptic manufacturing.
• Ability to read schematics and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Working Conditions

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to wear cleanroom gowning and PPE.
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing and cleanroom environments.
• May require overtime, weekends, or on-call support.

What's on Offer?

Fagron offers its associates competitive salaries and a wide range of benefits including a 401(k) plan with a company matching contribution; medical, vision and dental; health savings account (HSA); holiday/paid time off.

At Fagron, you’ll find plenty of chances to grow — both personally and professionally. We work in an open, dynamic environment where your ideas and talents can shine.

Ready For The Challenge?

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity makes us stronger, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome.

Fagron US is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law.