Manufacturing Technician, 1st Shift — Pharma Production

Civica Rx; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance for employee

401K contribution

Paid time off + holidays

Annual performance bonus

Life & Disability Insurance

Referral rewards

Job summary

Civica Rx is expanding its Virginia facility to produce essential sterile injectables. The Entry-level Manufacturing Technician supports production, weighs and dispenses materials, and operates filling and packaging equipment for cartridges, syringes, and vials.

The role emphasizes following SOPs, good documentation practices, and safety, with opportunities for training and career development in a growing nonprofit pharmaceutical manufacturing model.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Life Science coursework or degree preferred.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written procedures.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and adjust schedules as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operations to meet department objectives.
• Prepare cleaning and sanitizing solutions; clean manufacturing areas.
• Replenish components, materials and supplies in processing areas.
• Transport bright stock and finished product to staging as required.
• Operate sterilizer and other packaging/processing equipment.
• Follow safety regulations and Civica procedures; participate in shift meetings.

Skills

Reading & writing

Math calculations

Following procedures

Overtime willingness

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in Life Science (preferred)

Job description

Civica Rx is expanding its Virginia facility to produce essential sterile injectables. The Entry-level Manufacturing Technician supports production, weighs and dispenses materials, and operates filling and packaging equipment for cartridges, syringes, and vials.

The role emphasizes following SOPs, good documentation practices, and safety, with opportunities for training and career development in a growing nonprofit pharmaceutical manufacturing model.