Manufacturing Technician I

Catalent; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalent, a global leader in pharmaceutical development and manufacturing, is hiring a Manufacturing Technician I in San Diego. The successful candidate will be responsible for cGMP manufacturing processes for clinical trials. This entry-level position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on quality and compliance.

Benefits

On-site Fitness Center

Monthly Birthday Celebrations

152 hours of PTO + 10 paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

401K match

Qualifications

• 0+ years in pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to work in a regulated environment (GMP/FDA/DEA/OSHA).
• Physical ability to lift up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cGMP manufacturing of pharmaceutical dosage forms.
• Provide guidance and training for junior operators.
• Operate automated or semi-automated equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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Job Summary

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.

Job Summary

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.

Catalent Pharma Solutions in San Diego is a premier pharmaceutical chemistry development and manufacturing organization supporting the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. We focus on bringing client drug compounds from discovery to the clinic with services that include analytical development, pre-formulation testing, formulation development, GMP manufacturing and stability storage and testing as well as Clinical Supply Services. At Catalent San Diego, we recruit and develop exceptional individuals with a passion for science and determination to excel. We offer a technically challenging and stimulating environment and the opportunity to learn from the best.

Catalent Pharma Solutions in San Diego is currently hiring a Manufacturing Technician I. The Manufacturing Technician I will be responsible for conducting cGMP manufacturing of solid oral and liquid oral pharmaceutical dosage forms for Phase I and Phase II clinical trials. Under the direction of the Manufacturing Supervisor or Team Lead, the Manufacturing Technician will work hands on, in their designated production suite, with a variety of manufacturing production equipment and technologies. Daily responsibilities vary and include production equipment set up, weighing of materials, sieve and blending activities, spray drying, milling, granulation, mixing, roller compaction, submitting samples, encapsulation, tableting, coating and packaging. This position is 1st shift Monday-Friday with hours of 7:30am-4pm, though these hours may vary in order to meet the needs of the production schedule.

Catalent is committed to a Patient First culture through excellence in quality and compliance, and to the safety of every patient, consumer, and Catalent employee.

The Role

• Responsible for manufacturing of cGMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) products, following SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures), and providing accurate documentation in production batch records.
• Provides guidance and training for junior operators.
• Operates automated or semi-automated equipment.
• Prepares materials and equipment for production.
• Supports equipment cleaning verification and validation activities.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  
  

The Candidate

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• 0+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing. Mechanical and technical aptitude or prior work experience within a regulated environment preferred.
• Ability to multitask and proactively utilize critical thinking skills
• Ability to work in a regulated environment (GMP/FDA/DEA/OSHA) and strictly follow procedures.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend reports, technical and cGMP documents as well as correspondence
• A team player with a positive attitude and able to take initiative
• Superior attention to detail, safety, quality and customer requirements is critical.
• Relocation Assistance is NOT available for this position.
• Physical requirements: must be able to lift up to 50lbs and walk, stand, or sit for extended periods of time.
  
  
  

Pay

• The annual pay range for this position in California is $40,000 – $46,000 annually. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.
  
  
  

Why you should join Catalent

• Awesome employee activities: Movie Day, Monthly Birthday Celebrations, Friday Bagel Breakfast, On-site Fitness Center with machines, on-site yoga and HIIT classes, Sponsored Sports Teams, and several other company-sponsored events that encourages positive employee comradery, which contributes to effectively building positive employee relationships, overall creating a positive work environment
• Environmentally friendly with on-site practices as well as regularly participating in Beach Clean-up activities
• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process
• Diverse, inclusive culture
• Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I
• 152 hours of PTO + 10 paid holidays
• Dynamic, fast-paced work environment
• Positive working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative
• Competitive salary with bonus potential
• Generous 401K match and Paid Time Off accrual
• Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment
• Tuition Reimbursement – Let us help you finish your degree or earn a new one!
  
  
  

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.

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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to [e-mail]. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.

Important Security Notice to U.S. Job Seekers:

Catalent NEVER asks candidates to provide any type of payment, bank details, photocopies of identification, social security number or other highly sensitive personal information during the offer process, and we NEVER do so via email or social media. If you receive any such request, DO NOT respond— it is a fraudulent request. Please forward such requests to [e-mail] for us to investigate with local authorities.

California Job Seekers can find our California Job Applicant Notice HERE.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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