Senior Pharmaceutical Technician – GMP, Onsite, Day Shift

Catalent; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

On-site work

Job summary

Catalent’s Kansas City facility is seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Technician to support manufacturing operations onsite. You will set up, tear down, manufacture, and clean equipment under supervision while ensuring compliance with SOPs, cGMP, and safety standards.

The role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Shift is Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, with 100% onsite work in Kansas City, MO.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; equivalent years of pharmaceutical manufacturing supervisory experience may substitute for education.
• Five to seven years of experience with at least three years in a pharmaceutical or cGMP manufacturing environment.
• Technical degree or certification: three to five years of experience with at least three years in a pharmaceutical or cGMP manufacturing environment.
• Thorough knowledge of equipment processes and frameworks.
• Leadership qualities or strong potential for team management.
• Advanced operator qualification per supervisor or manager specified equipment train(s).
• Thorough knowledge of cGMP, FDA, MHRA, and DEA guidelines and their application.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and projects effectively.
• Clear communication with all levels of management.
• Ability to work in a matrix organization.
• Maintain current knowledge of cGMP regulations and regulatory trends.
• Handle raw materials, including manipulation of drums weighing up to 150 kg and applying up to 80 lbs. of force.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cGMP compliance and maintain good housekeeping standards.
• Request work orders for processing rooms and equipment within the core group.
• Maintain 5S standards and ensure the facility is always tour ready.
• Visually inspect products to meet quality requirements.
• Communicate and execute quality system improvement ideas and maintain effectiveness of quality system components.
• Ensure operators follow all safety procedures and use proper PPE.
• Drive productivity improvements while maintaining high quality standards.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment malfunctions; partner with scientists and manufacturing leads on batch record template issues.
• Ensure processing under GMP conditions and strict adherence to SOPs.
• Coordinate with Warehouse and Supply Chain to meet timelines and manage material movement.
• Support customer requests as needed.
• Partner with management to standardize training and develop operational training requirements.
• Collaborate with other departments for seamless communication.
• Participate in site committees such as EHS, Employee Engagement, or Quality committees.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

cGMP knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Technical degree or certification

Tools

Pallet jacks

Fall protection equipment

Job description

Catalent’s Kansas City facility is seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Technician to support manufacturing operations onsite. You will set up, tear down, manufacture, and clean equipment under supervision while ensuring compliance with SOPs, cGMP, and safety standards.

The role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Shift is Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, with 100% onsite work in Kansas City, MO.