Pharmaceutical Technician II

Catalent, Inc.; Chelsea (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

8 paid holidays

Job summary

Catalent, Inc. in Chelsea, MA is seeking a Pharmaceutical Technician II to independently execute GMP manufacturing unit operations, including spray drying, blending, encapsulation and packaging, while ensuring accurate documentation and prompt issue resolution.

This 100% onsite role requires lifting up to 40 lbs, strict adherence to GMP, and collaboration with QA, Maintenance and Engineering to drive operational excellence on a 2/2/3 shift (6:00am–6:00pm).

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 1 year manufacturing experience.
• Must have strong documentation skills.
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs.

Responsibilities

• Execute GMP manufacturing operations independently across multiple unit operations such as spray drying, blending, encapsulation, and packaging
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of documentation
• Coordinate material handling and staging activities
• Assist in deviation investigations; Perform basic troubleshooting of equipment and process deviations
• Identify and recommend process improvements; Adjust equipment within defined process limits
• Interface with Maintenance, Quality Assurance, and Engineering as needed
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Skills

GMP Manufacturing

Documentation

Material Handling

Troubleshooting

Process Improvement

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Pharmaceutical Technician II

Catalent's Chelsea, Massachusetts site-often referred to as the Boston location-is a global Center of Excellence for spray dry dispersion (SDD) and dry powder inhaler (DPI) capsule manufacturing and packaging, supporting inhalation drug products from clinical development through commercial launch. Located at 190 Everett Avenue, the approximately 96,000-square-foot GMP facility features ISO 8 production suites, high-potency containment capabilities, and advanced spray drying equipment, including multiple large-scale GMP spray dryers. The site offers integrated services such as powder processing, capsule filling, blister packaging, and on-site quality control and analytical testing, with capacity to produce up to 100 million capsules annually. Strategically positioned just minutes from Boston Logan International Airport and within the Greater Boston life sciences hub, the Chelsea site plays a critical role in Catalent's global inhalation network and regulatory-compliant manufacturing operations.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for a Pharmaceutical Technician II to join our team. In this role, you will independently execute GMP manufacturing unit operations and support troubleshooting across multiple areas. The focus is on reliable execution and identifying issues promptly. This position is essential to ensuring high-quality production and operational excellence.

Shift: 2/2/3 Work Schedule - 6:00am to 6:00pm
Location: Chelsea, MA
100% Onsite

The Role

• Execute GMP manufacturing operations independently across multiple unit operations such as spray drying, blending, encapsulation, and packaging
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of documentation
• Coordinate material handling and staging activities
• Assist in deviation investigations; Perform basic troubleshooting of equipment and process deviations
• Identify and recommend process improvements; Adjust equipment within defined process limits
• Interface with Maintenance, Quality Assurance, and Engineering as needed
• Perform all other duties as assigned

The Candidate

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum of 1 year manufacturing experience
• Must have strong documentation skills
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs. as needed

Preferred Skills & Background

• Working GMP knowledge

Pay

The anticipated hourly rate for this position in MA is $25 - $29 Plus Bonus. The final hourly rate offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process
• Diverse, inclusive culture
• Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives
• Competitive paid time off plus 8 paid holidays
• Community engagement and green initiatives
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment
• Tuition Reimbursement

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.

personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to [e-mail]. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.