Technical Operator, Packaging - 2nd Shift

Biopharma Careers; St. Albans (WV); On-site; USD 37,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Viatris is seeking a Technical Operator to support manufacturing equipment on the production lines. You will perform setup activities, verify that correct equipment and tooling are used, and ensure clean, well-maintained process lines.

You’ll monitor run performance, respond to faults, and assist with PMs and calibrations, collaborating with engineering and QA teams. The role requires a minimum seven years of experience and a high school diploma, with a technical degree/certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience and a High School diploma (or equivalent) required.
• A technical degree/certification and three (3) years relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform and/or verifies all equipment related set-up activities per SOPs and related instructions.
• Ensure equipment, kits and tooling are used for the process and properly maintained.
• Clean equipment and change parts according to procedure prior to set-up and after batch runs.
• Conduct system checks, sensor checks and start-up/shifts tests; ensure results meet specifications.
• Monitor equipment performance, identify adverse trends, and address faults or alarms promptly.
• Lead equipment problem solving with operators and support groups; implement corrective actions.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Technical degree/certification

Job description

Mylan Technologies, Inc.

Viatris is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands, combining the best of both to more holistically address healthcare needs globally. With a mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life, we provide access at scale, currently supplying high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients around the world annually and touching all of life's moments, from birth to the end of life, acute conditions to chronic diseases.

We have been included on number of award lists that demonstrate the impact we are making.

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how the Technical Operator role will make an impact:

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Perform and/or verifies all equipment related set-up activities, assuring that the set-up is conducted per SOP’s and related instructions.
• Ensure that the appropriate product dedicated equipment, kits, tooling, idlers, etc. are utilized for the process.
• Ensure that all process related equipment and change parts are cleaned according to procedure and are in good repair, prior to set-up activities and following batch runs.
• Perform and/or verifies all required system related checks, sensor checks, start-up/shift checks/testing prior to processing and assures that all results meet specification and are well-centered within control ranges (where appropriate).
• Monitor run performance of equipment through monitoring CPPs, KPPs, in-process quality checks/testing, yields, and overall run efficiencies to identify any adverse trends and/or failures of the equipment and/or control systems.
• Respond to all equipment faults, alarms, jams, etc. to identify cause and remediate. Makes appropriate adjustments when necessary.
• Lead equipment related problem solving and troubleshooting with Lead Operator and support groups and assures required actions are taken to resolve to issues and return the equipment to operating conditions.
• Assist with equipment PMs and calibrations, as needed.
• Participate in defining user requirements for new systems and the execution of equipment/system IQ, OQ, PQ’s.
• Support content creation/review of technical instructions and training documents. Provide oversight of training on technical-related tasks on the production lines.
• Provide technical input into events or investigations on routine equipment/systems issues including assisting in identifying potential root causes and assisting in corrective and preventative actions.
• Works with Engineering Production Support and QA Validation in the recommendation, implementation and qualification of equipment and controls improvements as requested. Participate in the execution of technical studies as needed.
• Perform other assigned duties in alignment with current training (i.e. may serve as back-up to Senior Operator/Lead Operator roles).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The minimum qualifications for this role are:

• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience and a High School diploma (or equivalent) required.
• A technical degree/certification and three (3) years relevant experience preferred. However, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration.
• Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. The salary range for this position is $37,000.00 - $80,0000.00 USD.
• At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.
• Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.