Kelly Science and Clinical FSP is currently seeking a Operations Technician I for a long-term engagement in Rahway, NJ with one of our Global Pharmaceutical clients. This person will join our Kelly FSP (Functional Service Provider) division, a managed solution provider and business unit of Kelly Services, Inc. This role is full-time and is offering full benefit options. As a Kelly FSP employee you may be eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and a variety of other benefits to choose from. You may also be eligible for paid time off, including holiday, vacation, and sick/personal time.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain cGMP and safety training to site requirements.
- Follow cGMP, Standard operating procedures and safety requirements in all activities.
- Operation in cold vaults, walk in CTUs, and stand up CTUs.
- Execute assigned technical tasks and follow up on their completion.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure operational efficiency.
- Maintain accurate documentation related to technical activities.
- Performs Packaging, Warehousing, and Distribution activities according to GMPs and appropriate safety requirements to meet exacting standards defined by the FDA and EU or other international regulatory agencies.
- Primary and secondary packaging of drug products, and secondary packaging of biologics and vaccines.
- Distribution activities, such as order processing, drug picking/packing/shipping.
- Performs all tasks related to clinical label printing production.
- Warehousing activities, such as bulk and component inventory movement and accuracy.
- Manage the ordering and inventory levels for consumables.
- Supports Quality oversight to the Operations area through the following:
- o Authoring or revising SOP’s.
- o Supporting batch record reconciliation / review activities.
- o Supporting investigations with a focus on true root cause, and creation of appropriate corrective and preventative actions (CAPAs).
- o Participate as subject matter expert during internal or external audit from Quality group, safety bodies or regulatory agencies.
- Supports creative problem solving, provides detailed analysis of issues and anticipates technical problems and obstacles. May liaise with other functions in Global Clinical Supply (GCS) or other partner groups.
- Undertake specific projects within the group on as needed basis.
- Ability to repetitively lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 lbs. required for Packaging and Warehouse roles.
- Training on forklift and pallet jack use.
- Demonstrate competency and in-depth knowledge of all processes, methods and procedures related to GMP environment and area-specific tasks.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; candidates with relevant experience may be considered.
- 0-3 years of experience in a related field; candidates without a degree should have 3+ years of relevant experience.
- Experience using/wearing respiratory equipment
- Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) principles.
- Knowledge of quality and safety requirements for pharmaceutical packaging / handling.
- SAP experience is highly desired.
General Skills
- Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills.
- Equipment operation and repair skills.
- Problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
- Ability to quickly learn new systems required.
- Demonstrate competency and in-depth knowledge of all processes, methods and procedures related to GMP environment and area-specific tasks.