Pharmaceutical Operator

Afton Scientific; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Afton Scientific in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a manufacturing support role to operate production equipment, follow batch records, and maintain cleanroom standards. This is a non-exempt, hourly position in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include 1 year of manufacturing experience (3+ preferred), ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and reliable record-keeping. A high school diploma or GED is required; an associate or bachelor’s degree is desirable. No visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Must read and write English proficiently.
• Physically able to stand and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Clean room environment experience preferred.
• At least 1 year of manufacturing experience required; 3+ preferred.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in a related field desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment and perform manufacturing processes.
• Follow Batch Records and SOPs for production activities.
• Write and review master documents and deviations as applicable.
• Supervise contract production employees as needed.
• Maintain inventory in the control warehouse space.
• Ensure cleanliness and order in the production area.
• Manage production records for completeness and accuracy.
• Perform APA production and maintenance tasks in cleanroom.

Skills

Read/Write English

Stand for long periods

Lift up to 50 lbs

Clean room work

Accurate record keeping

Work with minimal supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelor's degree desirable

Job description

Pay Details

Non-exempt position, range of $25 - $30 per hour, depending on level of experience.

Essential Functions

• 1. Perform manufacturing processes and operate production equipment, including, but not limited to: washers, autoclave, dry heat oven, heat sealers, vial washer, ultrasonic cleaner.
• 2. Perform production operations according to Batch Records and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• 4. Write and review master documents as applicable: SOPs and batch records
• 5. Write Operation Deviation Reports
• 6. Supervise contract production employees as applicable
• 7. Maintain inventory of control warehouse space
• 8. Perform production and maintenance activities in the Aseptic Processing Area (APA)
• 9. Write and edit documents including: procedures, deviations, master batch records, protocols and reports as necessary
• 10. Perform initial assembly and review of completed production records for completeness
• 11. Maintain order and cleanliness in production area

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 1. Ability to read and write English. Dress, speak and act in a professional manner
• 2. Physically able to stand for extended periods of time, mover objects up to 50 pounds, bend and reach to access equipment, have near vision correctable to 20/20 and be able to wear corrective eyewear to achieve this, if necessary.
• 3. Must be capable of working in close proximity to other employees, regardless of gender, in the confined environment of the production facility.
• 4. Must be capable of working in the clean room for uninterrupted extended periods
• 5. Ability to maintain neat and accurate records required
• 6. Must be able to work with minimal supervision.

Requirements for Education and Experience

• 1. Minimum of high school diploma or GED; Associates or Bachelor's degree desirable
• 2. One year of manufacturing experience required. Three years manufacturing experience or more strongly preferred.
• 3. Clean room experience preferred.

NOTE: Afton Scientific does not sponsor work visas. No recruiters please.