Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technician I, Upstream

United Therapeutics Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401k and ESPP

Paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

United Therapeutics Corporation is seeking a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technician I, Upstream (DPI) for our 100% on-site Durham, NC facility. You will set up, operate, and clean critical pharmaceutical equipment, weigh materials, and ensure full compliance with SOPs and GMPs while supporting 24/7 production schedules.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strict documentation, and adherence to safety policies, with training provided for cGMP and process standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• 0+ years in pharmaceutical manufacturing or spray drying in regulated environment.
• Able to navigate advanced HMI control systems on automated manufacturing equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and to cover 24/7 operation.

Responsibilities

• Operate, clean, and maintain manufacturing equipment under supervision.
• Weigh raw materials per batch records to ensure proper formulation.
• Ensure operations comply with SOPs and GMPs.
• Stock components, materials, and supplies prior to production.
• Complete batch documentation and cleaning records per cGMP/SOPs.
• Attend required process, cGMP, and safety trainings.
• Assist troubleshooting and escalate production issues as needed.
• Contribute to non-conformance resolution during production.
• Follow OSHA and company safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

HMI control systems

cGMP documentation

Shift flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

Mixer & homogenizer operation

Spray dryer

Filtration systems

Balances / scales

Solids percentage testers

Job description

The job details are as follows:

Who We Are

We are the first publicly-traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to take the form of a public benefit corporation. Our public benefit purpose is to provide a brighter future for patients through the development of novel pharmaceutical therapies; and technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs.

United Therapeutics (Nasdaq: UTHR) seeks to travel down the corridors of indifference to develop treatments for rare, deadly diseases. We were founded in 1996 by a family seeking a cure for their daughter's pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Today, we have six FDA-approved therapies that treat PAH, pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD) and neuroblastoma, a rare pediatric cancer. Our near-term pipeline seeks to develop additional therapies for PAH and pulmonary fibrosis (PF).

The cure for end-stage life-threatening diseases like PAH, PH-ILD, PF, and many others is an organ transplant, but only a small percentage of donated organs are available to address the vast need. For this reason, we are working to create manufactured organs to address the shortage of kidneys, hearts, lungs, and livers available for transplant. We believe an unlimited supply of tolerable, transplantable organs will eliminate the transplant waiting list and cure end-stage organ diseases for which transplant is not currently an option.

Who You Are

The Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technician I, Upstream (DPI) will assist in the set up, operation and cleaning of pharmaceutical equipment in the manufacturing area of United Therapeutics Phase VI facility in Durham, NC, under direct supervision and according to cGMP, OSHA, and UT regulations.

• Operate, clean, and maintain pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, including mixers and homogenizers, transfer pumps, filtration systems, spray dryers, and blenders, under direct supervision ensuring the efficient production of quality product
• Weigh raw materials per Production Batch Record specifications to ensure products are properly formulated
• Ensure all manufacturing operations are completed in full compliance with company SOPs as well as GMPs
• Support work processes and ensure components, materials and supplies are stocked prior to the start of the production operations to assure compliance and completion of targets
• Complete all required batch manufacturing documentation as well as all cleaning records and labels to ensure accuracy and adherence to cGMP and SOPs
• Complete all basic process, cGMP, and safety training within the pre-defined timeframe to ensure compliance
• Support troubleshooting of process and equipment issues; identify issues related to production and elevate as needed
• Participate in the resolution of any non-conformance events that may occur during production
• Adhere to all OSHA and Company Safety Policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) or
• 0+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment or spray drying experience in a regulated environment
• Ability to navigate sophisticated HMI control systems on automated pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team
• Ability to work shifts to cover a 24/7 operation

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in a scientific discipline or a related field
• Strong cGMP documentation practices
• Experience with pharmaceutical manufacturing including dispensing, tank mixing, product filtration, spray drying, and blending
• Experience with the use of test equipment such as scales, balances, solids percentage testers, filter integrity testers

Job Location

United Therapeutics requires this candidate to be 100% on-site at our Durham, NC office.

At United Therapeutics, our mission and vision are one. We use our enthusiasm, creativity, and persistence to innovate for the unmet medical needs of our patients and to benefit our other stakeholders. We are bold and unconventional. We have fun, we do good.

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Eligible employees may participate in the Company's comprehensive benefits suite of programs, including medical / dental / vision / prescription coverage, employee wellness resources, savings plans (401k and ESPP), paid time off & paid parental leave benefits, disability benefits, and more. For additional information on Company benefits, please visit https://www.unither.com/careers/benefits-and-amenities

United Therapeutics Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.