Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technician

Sacred Heart University; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company seeks a candidate to join their cGMP production team in Groton, CT, responsible for manufacturing processes supporting API development. The role emphasizes operational excellence, critical thinking, and adherence to strict regulatory standards, alongside providing an excellent terms for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision options

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment.
• Operational knowledge of Production Control Systems.
• Strong workload planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute Process Operating Instructions in a cGMP environment.
• Support equipment validation and perform troubleshooting.
• Maintain cross-functional communication with the tech transfer team.

Skills

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree (Science or technical discipline)

Tools

Delta V Production Control System

Microsoft Office

Job description

and the job listing Expires on June 30, 2025

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier, and more sustainable. From the food you eat to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and their labeling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences, and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability, and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion and has been among the best-performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for the Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) production of non-commercial size clinical batches supporting Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) development. This includes, but is not limited to: supporting the manufacturing operations team, reviewing Standard Operating Procedures, executing batch records, and supporting the commissioning and qualification of process equipment. Standard work will involve chemical synthesis of API, which includes: solid/liquid charges, atmospheric / vacuum distillations, filtrations, liquid-liquid extractions, isolations, drying, purification, and milling.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute Process Operating Instructions in a cGMP {part of GxP} environment.
• Responsible for equipment preparation, and cleaning of complex pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment as defined in standard operating procedures.
• Support equipment validation/commissioning activities.
• Adhere to cGMP and standard operating procedure requirements.
• Complete recurring assignments independently and select the most appropriate method or approach to do so within prescribed limits of authority.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvements and enable implementation.
• Maintain cross-functional communication with the tech transfer team: Quality, Process Chemists, Analysists, and Process Supervisors.
• Perform troubleshooting of manufacturing support equipment and operations.
• Generate, assist, and execute documentation associated with cGMP API manufacture, such as working batch record documentation, and in-process control sampling.
• Support Standard Operating Procedure Periodic Reviews.
• Report any deviations or observations that might lead to an adverse impact on product quality.
• Actively participate in shift exchange activities and communication channels.
• Complete training to take part in safety inspections within the facility.
• Manage your own time, and professional development, and be accountable for your own results.
• Prioritize own workflow and assist in prioritizing the workflow of less-experienced colleagues.

Qualifications

BASIC MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED
• 4+ years of relative experience
• Demonstrated experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment.
• Operational knowledge of Production Control Systems
• Ability to think critically and demonstrate troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong workload planning skills, organization, attention to detail, and follow-through
• Demonstrated capability to work as an independent contributor within a matrix development team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office required e.g. MS Word, MS Excel

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree (Science or technical discipline)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and desire to execute hands-on manual labor
• Experience with Delta V Production Control System
• Experience in a Pharmaceutical cGMP manufacturing environment

Additional information

Position is Monday-Friday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm Overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Groton, CT are encouraged to apply.

• Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
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• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.