Tablet Coating Technician (Solid Dose)

Scientific Search; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training

cGMP environment

Job summary

Scientific Search is seeking a Tablet Coating Technician / Operator I-III (Solid Dose) in Chantilly, VA. The role focuses on operating and monitoring coating equipment to produce high-quality solid dose medications in a regulated setting.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on coating experience, a solid understanding of coating chemistry, and the ability to troubleshoot coating issues while adhering to PPE requirements and SOPs. Training will support progression from Level I to III.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with tablet coating equipment in OSD manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of coating chemistry and suspension prep.
• Ability to troubleshoot defects like picking, sticking, or color variation.
• Comfortable working with respirators and full PPE.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor perforated pan and fluid bed coating equipment.
• Prepare coating suspensions per batch records and SOPs.
• Monitor spray rate, temperatures, pan speed, and atomization pressure.
• Perform in-process checks for weight gain and visual quality.
• Execute equipment cleaning, changeovers, and line clearance.
• Troubleshoot coating defects and elevate deviations appropriately.

Skills

Tablet coating equipment

Coating chemistry

Troubleshooting coating defects

PPE usage

Job description

Tablet Coating Technician / Operator I - III (Solid Dose)

Location: Chantilly, VA

Step into a role where precision meets purpose. My client is seeking skilled Coating Operators to play a critical role in producing high-quality solid oral dosage medications that impact patient lives every day. If you thrive in regulated manufacturing environments and take pride in technical excellence, this is your opportunity to own the coating process from start to finish.

Why You Should Apply

• Be a key contributor in pharmaceutical manufacturing that directly impacts product quality and patient safety
• Multiple shifts available (1st & 2nd) with structured training program
• Work in a cGMP-regulated, quality-driven environment
• Opportunity to advance from Level I through Level III based on expertise

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operate and monitor perforated pan and fluid bed coating equipment
• Prepare coating suspensions per batch records and SOPs
• Monitor spray rate, temperatures, pan speed, and atomization pressure
• Perform in-process checks for weight gain and visual quality
• Execute equipment cleaning, changeovers, and line clearance
• Troubleshoot coating defects and elevate deviations appropriately

About You

• Hands-on experience with tablet coating equipment in OSD manufacturing
• Strong understanding of coating chemistry and suspension prep
• Ability to troubleshoot defects like picking, sticking, or color variation
• Comfortable working with respirators and full PPE