Operations Visual Inspector Tier I

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation in West Columbia, SC, seeks a Production Visual Inspector to perform 100% visual inspections of ophthalmic and parenteral products, ensuring cGMP compliance and accurate documentation.

Responsibilities include identifying defects, maintaining batch records, supporting inspections readiness, and collaborating with Manufacturing, QA, and QC teams to sustain product quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 100% visual inspection of ophthalmic and parenteral products per cGMP
• Inspect for particulate matter, defects, fill level, discoloration, leaks
• Maintain compliance with cGMP, FDA regulations, SOPs, batch records, and data integrity

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspection of ophthalmic and parenteral products ensuring quality and integrity
• Document inspection results in batch records and electronic systems
• Assist with room readiness, line clearance, and contamination control in classified environments
• Support investigations related to defects and deviations in inspections
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, QA, and QC teams to ensure inspection compliance

Skills

Visual inspection

Documentation

Quality compliance

Team collaboration

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s in scientific/technical field preferred

Job description

Description

Job Purpose:

The Production Visual Inspector is responsible for performing visual inspection activities for injectable and ophthalmic pharmaceutical products in compliance with company policies and procedures, FDA regulations, and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). This role supports production and packaging operations while maintaining accurate documentation, ensuring product quality, and promoting a safe and compliant work environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform 100% visual inspection of ophthalmic and parenteral drug products, including vials, syringes, ampoules, bottles, and IV bags, in accordance with cGMP requirements and approved inspection procedures
• Inspect products for particulate matter, cosmetic defects, container closure integrity defects, fill level discrepancies, discoloration, cracks, chips, leaks, and other non-conformances
• Execute manual and semi-automated visual inspection activities while maintaining inspection qualification standards and inspection rate requirements
• Maintain compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), FDA regulations, SOPs, batch records, and data integrity requirements
• Document inspection activities accurately and contemporaneously in batch records, logbooks, and electronic system
• Support line clearance, room setup, and inspection area readiness activities prior to production operations
• Identify, segregate, and report defective or non-conforming materials in accordance with quality procedures
• Participate in initial and annual visual inspection qualification and requalification programs, including defect kit training and certification activities
• Support investigations related to visual defects, deviations, complaints, and non-conforming product event
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Quality Control teams to ensure product quality and inspection compliance
• Assist with cleaning and sanitization of inspection equipment and work areas in controlled manufacturing environments
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to inspection processes, defect reduction, and operational efficiency
• Participate in regulatory inspection readiness activities and provide documentation support during audits and inspections
• Follow all safety, gowning, contamination control, and aseptic behavior requirements while working in classified manufacturing environments

Education / Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or technical field preferred
• Experience working with ophthalmic, sterile, injectable, or parenteral products preferred