Pharma Manufacturing Technician 2 (3rd Shift works 4/10's)

GE HealthCare; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GE HealthCare is seeking a manufacturing professional to support the North American Nuclear Medicine business. The role involves assembling, dispensing, and packaging radiopharmaceuticals in a GMP environment, with emphasis on accuracy, safety, and documentation.

The ideal candidate will have a healthcare manufacturing background, strong math and computer skills, and the ability to work a shift schedule including weekends. No visa sponsorship is offered for this position.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in healthcare or related manufacturing.
• Experience in healthcare or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to pass shift/weekend requirements.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in a team of 12-30 technicians to meet manufacturing objectives.
• Process, assemble, dispense, assay and package radiopharmaceuticals per procedures.
• Review batch records and related documentation.
• Set up equipment and materials; maintain 5S housekeeping.
• Adhere to GMP, QSRs, PPE, and EHS requirements.
• Troubleshoot basic equipment with Lead Technician.
• Write deviations, investigations, Change Controls, SOPs, and Work Orders.
• Pass gown qualifications in ISO 5 or ISO 7 environments.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strong mathematical aptitude

Strong computer skills

Shift/weekend ability

Physical lifting 35 lbs

Education

Associate's degree in healthcare or related field

High School diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SAP

TrackWise

Veeva

ComplianceWire

HPLC

Job description

Job Description Summary

Responsible for collaborating and working in a team environment of 12-30 manufacturing production technicians. Performing operations with focus on efficiency, training, and project work to accomplish manufacturing objectives. This position supports the North American Nuclear Medicine Business consisting of 30+ nuclear pharmacies and numerous direct hospital customers.

Our Pharmaceutical Diagnostics (PDx) business is the number one global supplier of contrast media and molecular imaging agents used to enhance medical imaging exams. Used throughout all major disease area diagnostic and treatment pathways, PDx products support three patients every second around the world.

GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our mission is to improve lives in the moments that matter. Unlock your ambition, turn ideas into world-changing realities, and join an organization where every voice makes a difference, and every difference builds a healthier world.

Job Description

Role Responsibilities

• Inter-departmental communication, teamwork and strict compliance to all state/federal/local procedures and regulations.
• Time management is critical due to the time sensitive nature of the radioactive products manufactured within a highly compliant (GMP), just-in-time manufacturing environment.
• Process, assemble, dispense, assay and package radio chemicals, radiopharmaceuticals or radioactive devices in accordance with established procedures.
• Accurately review and complete all batch records and related documentation.
• Preparation and set-up of associated equipment and materials.
• Comply with all applicable Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), Health Physics, Quality System Requirements (QSR's) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Strict adherence to cGMP at all times.
• Perform housekeeping in accordance with 5S policy perform Preventative Maintenance (PM) as required.
• Troubleshoot basic equipment problems by communicating with the Lead Technician.
• Assist in writing deviations, investigations, Change Controls, SOPs, and Work Orders.
• Utilize electronic database to track equipment maintenance and electronic system for web-controlled documents.
• Ability to pass all gown qualifications associated with an ISO 5 or ISO 7 environment.
• The manufacturing line will require operators to be on their feet for part of the shift to perform the required operations.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree plus a minimum of 3 years' experience working in a healthcare or related manufacturing environment; or High School diploma/GED equivalent plus a minimum of 5 years working in a healthcare or related manufacturing environment; or Bachelor's Degree plus a minimum of 2 years experience.
• Strong computer skills with ability to learn new applications.
• Strong mathematical aptitude including Algebra.
• Strong Communication skills.
• Must perform shift/weekend work (shift differential will apply).
• Must be able to lift 35 lbs. or more.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree plus 4 years' experience working in a cGMP manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree plus 3 years' experience working in a cGMP manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in roles requiring strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Experience working with HPLCs (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography) in a Manufacturing or Laboratory setting is a plus.
• Experience performing necessary preventative maintenance on HPLCs is a plus.
• Strong technical writing ability.
• Experience working with radioactive materials and/or radioactive isotopes is a plus.
• Experience working with SAP, Trackwise, Veeva, and ComplianceWire is a plus.

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We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Additional Information

• GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE HealthCare will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.

• Relocation Assistance Provided: No