Senior Compounder II: Process Expert & Trainer

Kdc One; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Kdc One in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a Compounder II to execute published compounding schedules, train new staff, and ensure adherence to CGMPs and SOPs. You will coordinate with pre-weigh, QC, R&D and customers to maintain product quality and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include batch calculations, equipment upkeep, participation in IQ/OQ as needed, and providing feedback for process improvements, while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work area in a busy process manufacturing

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• 5 years’ experience in compounding environment; preferably cosmetics process manufacturing or an FDA regulated industry.
• Excellent understanding of compounding procedures, practices, and issues based on hands-on experience.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and follow-up daily schedules.
• Pre-Weigh experience.
• Mechanical aptitude to understand the use of compounding equipment.
• Basic knowledge of power and hand tools to perform job functions.
• Strong English communications skills: speaking, reading, and writing.
• Strong math and analytical skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Basic PC knowledge (MS Office Suite, Excel, Outlook) and MRP Systems is required.
• Able to work independently and as a team player.
• Good attendance record.
• Must be able to maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized work area; CGMPs and SOPs.
• Self-Management: initiative, planning and timely completion of assignments.
• Teamwork: cooperative working relationships and leadership ability.
• Achieving thoroughness and accuracy across multiple projects.
• Problem solving: identify options and evaluate strengths/weaknesses.
• Time-management skills.
• Flexibility to work long hours during peak season or special schedules.

Responsibilities

• Promotes a safe working environment and adheres to CGMPs, SOPs, and safety practices.
• Reviews compounding schedules set by Compounding Management.
• Communicates with pre-weigh, QC, R&D, and customers regarding compounding of batches.
• Proficient in all compounders 1 requirements.
• Provides basic on the job departmental training to new employees.
• Ensures equipment and tanks are assigned and prioritized to carry out daily assignments; communicates issues to supervisor.
• Learns to perform batch calculations as needed for customer products.
• Works with quality to get samples and adjustments.

Skills

English communication

Analytical skills

Time management

Problem solving

Teamwork

Self-management

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

MRP systems

Power tools

Job description

Kdc One in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a Compounder II to execute published compounding schedules, train new staff, and ensure adherence to CGMPs and SOPs. You will coordinate with pre-weigh, QC, R&D and customers to maintain product quality and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include batch calculations, equipment upkeep, participation in IQ/OQ as needed, and providing feedback for process improvements, while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work area in a busy process manufacturing