Pharmaceutical Finishing Operator

aftons-job-board; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Afton Scientific seeks a Finishing Operator in Charlottesville, Virginia to support sterile liquid medication production under cGMP and FDA oversight. This entry-level role involves visual inspections, labeling, and packaging according to procedures, with training provided.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook. Preferred: GMP/FDA experience, associate degree or higher, QA knowledge, packaging inspection background.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and label finished products (sterile liquid medicine).
• Operate finishing equipment.
• Adhere to finishing procedures and PDA guidelines.
• Accurately document data and complete paperwork.
• Contribute to maintaining an FDA-compliant facility.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Welcome to Your Next Career Chapter

At Afton Scientific, every role contributes to advancing the quality and reliability of sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing. Our team is driven by innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. We support employees at every stage of their career by fostering an environment where development, learning, and meaningful impact are possible.

We invite you to explore opportunities to join our organization and contribute to our mission. We are currently seeking a Finishing Operator to support our growing manufacturing operations in Charlottesville, Virginia.

The Finishing Operator plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality and compliance of our products. You'll be responsible for visual inspections of our sterile liquid medication, along with some labeling, and packaging of products according to established procedures and cGMP regulations under the oversight of the FDA. This is an entry level role ideal for those who are recent graduates or just entering the work force. Training and support provided.

Compensation

$23.00 - $26.00 per hour

Placement within the range will be based on qualifications, relevant experience, internal equity, and demonstrated competencies.

Non-Negotiable Requirements:

• A high school diploma or GED
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to pass a vision screening and Visual Inspection Qualification testing (can wear glasses/contacts)

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience in GMP and FDA-regulated manufacturing environments
• Associate degree or higher
• Familiarity with QA principles and cGMP standards
• Previous experience in pharmaceutical inspection or packaging

Responsibilities Include:

• Inspection, labeling and package finished products (sterile liquid medicine)
• Operate Finishing equipment
• Adhere to finishing procedures and PDA guidelines
• Accurately document data and complete any corresponding paperwork
• Contribute to maintaining an FDA-compliant facility

The duties listed above are intended to describe the essential functions of this position. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. This role may require sitting, standing, or walking for extended periods; using a computer; and working in a standard office environment. Specific physical or environmental requirements will be addressed through the reasonable accommodation process. We do not discriminate based on disability and will provide reasonable accommodation as required by law.