Senior Pharmaceutical Technician

Catalent; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Perkspot discounts

Job summary

Catalent in United States (Missouri) is seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Technician to oversee set up, manufacturing and cleaning of equipment with moderate supervision. You will ensure cGMP compliance, safety, and quality, while driving productivity improvements in a 100% onsite setting.

Role requires leadership qualities,5+ years of experience in pharma manufacturing, and strong knowledge of cGMP policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of experience with 3+ years in a Pharma or cGMP manufacturing environment required.
• Must have thorough equipment process and framework knowledge.
• Must possess leadership qualities or high potential of team management capability.

Responsibilities

• Ensures cGMP compliance and generally good housekeeping.
• Requests work orders for processing rooms and equipment within core group.
• Ensures 5S standards are met and maintained.
• Keeps facility tour ready and maintains flow, cleaning and zone concepts.
• Ensures product is visually inspected to meet quality requirements.
• Communicates quality system improvements and maintains effectiveness of components.
• Ensures Operators follow safety procedures and PPE is used properly.
• Drives productivity while maintaining high quality standards.
• Drives reductions in unplanned deviations and troubleshoots equipment malfunctions.

Skills

cGMP compliance

Leadership

Pharma manufacturing

Equipment training

Quality inspection

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:00AM – 2:30PM
• 100% onsite

Position Summary

• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:00AM – 2:30PM
• 100% onsite

Start your career where science meets purpose.

At Catalent, we don’t just make medicine—we help people live better, longer lives. At the direction of the Supervisor or Zone Operations Manager, the Senior Pharmaceutical Technician is responsible for performing efficient set up / tear down, manufacture and cleaning of all equipment and processes associated with manufacturing operations with moderate supervision. The Senior Pharmaceutical Technician is responsible for policies and procedures with an emphasis on regulatory related processes such as SOPs, cGMP and safety in compliance with the CFRs and meets the business needs of the organization.

The Role

• Responsible for ensuring cGMP compliance and generally good housekeeping.
• Responsible for requesting work orders to be placed for processing rooms and equipment within core group.
• Ensures 5S standards are met and maintained.
• Ensure that the facility is kept “tour ready” at all times and people/material/flow/cleaning and zone concepts are maintained at all times.
• Ensures product is visually inspected to ensure quality requirements are thoroughly met.
• Ensure communication / execution of quality system improvement ideas provided by team, and commit to maintaining effectiveness of quality system components relevant to process.
• Ensures that the Operators are adhering to all Catalent safety procedures and identifying/communicating the necessary adjustments to address potential safety concerns. Will also ensure the proper use of PPE (Personal Protection Equipment)
• Focuses on driving productivity improvements while maintaining high quality standards
• Drives reductions in unplanned deviations and focuses on troubleshooting identified equipment malfunctions.
• Other duties, as assigned

The Candidate

• High school diploma or GED required
• 5+ years of experience with 3+ years in a Pharma or cGMP manufacturing environment required
• Must have thorough equipment process and framework knowledge
• Must possess leadership qualities or high potential of team management capability.
• Must have a minimum of advanced operator qualification per supervisor / manager specified equipment train(s). Must be basic on all equipment within work zone.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of cGMP, FDA, MHRA and DEA guidelines and how to apply them effectively.
• Thorough knowledge of Solid Dosage manufacturing preferred.
• Capability to work in a matrix organization.
• Maintains current knowledge of cGMP regulations and regulatory trends as they pertain to the stated responsibilities
• Individuals may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds

Why you should join Catalent

• Career growth with a clear path and regular performance reviews
• Day-one benefits: medical, dental, vision
• 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, and wellness perks
• Paid time off: 152 hours + 8 paid holidays
• Inclusive culture with Employee Resource Groups and community initiatives
• Discounts from 900+ merchants via Perkspot
• A mission-driven workplace where your work helps save lives

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.

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