Setup Specialist I

Jubilant HollisterStier CMO; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Benefits start day one

FSA/HSA

Life & AD&D Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Jubilant HollisterStier CMO in Spokane seeks an experienced Setup Specialist I to oversee equipment setup and mentor technicians across shifts. You will analyze processes, drive improvements in tooling and automation, and partner with QA and Manufacturing to optimize operations.

The role emphasizes hands-on setup in aseptic areas, training programs for operators, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while supporting continuous yield improvements.

Qualifications

• Highschool Diploma or Equivalent.
• 2 years manufacturing or maintenance experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience using SAP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the mechanical operation of equipment in production areas and perform setup activities.
• Develop and assist in training operators for consistent machine setup.
• Monitor wear of machine and format parts; optimize setup operations to maximize yield and reduce waste.
• Identify and implement solutions to equipment challenges in Manufacturing.
• Maintain gown certification in SO environments and document work orders in SAP PM.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Join a Leader in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing — And Build What’s Next

As Spokane’s Largest Manufacturing Company, Jubilant HollisterStier LLC is a well-established force in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, providing a complete range of manufacturing services that support lifechanging medicines around the world.

We are nationally recognized for our expertise in producing sterile injectable vials and lyophilized products, and our Allergy business is a global leader in allergenic extracts that support treatments for allergies and asthma. Jubilant HollisterStier is proudly part of the global, Jubilant Pharma family. established force in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, providing a complete range of manufacturing services that support lifechanging medicines around the world.

For the Builders, Innovators, and Doers — This Is Your Place

If you are someone who thrives on solving complex problems, improving systems, and building real solutions, you’ll feel at home here. At Jubilant HollisterStier, your ideas matter — and your impact is felt globally.

Why builders choose us:

• Immediate impact: Your work directly supports essential medicines and allergenic therapies used worldwide.
• Benefits start on day one: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Life, AD&D, and Disability benefits begin immediately because your well‑being shouldn’t have a waiting period.
• A career you can grow: We provide opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises, with midpoint compensation reserved for high performance and longevity.
• A culture of improvement: We value people who thrive on continuous improvement, innovation, and hands on contribution.
• A stable industry leader: Backed by Jubilant Pharma, we pair long term stability with forward looking innovation.

If you want to build something meaningful with a team that values your drive, skills, and ideas — you belong here.

Job Description:

The main function of the Setup Specialist I is to oversee the setup of area equipment and resolving issues that may occur. The setup specialist will work closely with technicians to train and mentor personnel to ensure setups are done correctly and consistently across all shifts by communicating and partnering with peer setup specialists. The specialist analyzes present and proposed manufacturing process and technologies to determine improvements to setup processes, equipment tooling and automation to optimize manufacturing processes, meet present and new regulations, reduce rejects, and increase yields. The specialist will investigate any equipment related challenges in collaboration with line QA and Manufacturing personnel.

• Oversee the mechanical operation of equipment in production areas, spending 75-80% of time in the aseptic core (filling) or area of expertise performing setup activities and troubleshooting.
• Develop and assist in the proper training for operators for consistent and proper machine setup.
• Continuously monitor wear condition of machine and format parts.
• Optimize setup operations to maximize yield and reduce waste.
• May assist in the selection of manufacturing process equipment.
• Identify, recommend, and implement solutions to equipment challenges in Manufacturing.
• Provide operation support during new process machineabilities and make recommendations for optimized operation.
• Investigate incidents in collaboration with line QA and Manufacturing personnel.
• Identify and implement CAPAs as applicable.
• Maintain gown certification in SO environments (Line 1 and 2 filling).
• Provide clear and concise information in Maintenance Work Order Documentation System – SAP PM.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Highschool Diploma or Equivalent.
• 2 years manufacturing or maintenance experience.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, & PowerPoint.
• SAP

Preferred:

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree.
• Lean Principle certifications (6 Sigma or otherwise).
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.
• Respirator Clearance
• Exposure to latex
• Exposure to moderate noise levels
• Possible contact with cleaning chemicals
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Working in a cleanroom

Compensation & Benefits That Start on Day One — Because Your Well Being Matters

Hiring Wage: $28.24 – $42.39 + 2.5% shift differential, with opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises.

At Jubilant HollisterStier, we don’t believe in waiting periods. From the moment you join us, you and your family have access to a full suite of benefits designed to support your health, stability, and long-term success.

Starting on your first day, you receive:

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Unlock Your Potential

Jubilant HollisterStier is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Our Promise: Caring, Sharing, Growing

We are committed to enhancing value for customers and stakeholders by delivering innovative and economically efficient solutions, always with care for the environment and society.