Temp-Manufacturing-Inspection-2nd Shift

Alkermes; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Alkermes in Wilmington, Delaware is hiring a temporary vial inspector to support inspection of GMP vials and label/packaging of finished product. You will examine vialed product and empty glass for defects and perform daily process activities per SOPs.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma (Associate degree preferred) and 0–1 year in a sterile pharmaceutical operation; strong organizational, computer and data skills, and ability to work flexible hours. Training on cGMP provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 0-1 year experience in a sterile pharmaceutical operation preferred.
• Associate degree or higher in a science/technical discipline

Responsibilities

• Inspect vialed product and empty glass for defects
• Perform daily process activities in compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Prepare all process-specific and ancillary equipment (i.e., glassware, apparatus) for use in assigned areas.
• Assist in writing and implementing area’s process documents
• Operate equipment in compliance with SOPs
• Assure compliance with cGMP requirements (current good manufacturing practices)
• Work non-routine hours as required to maintain production schedule
• Perform label and packaging activities for finished product
• Complete and review associated production records and daily trending
• Train new inspectors in accordance with vial inspector certification procedures
• Assist other manufacturing functions (Formulation, Fill, Materials) as required

Skills

Organization skills

Computer skills

cGMP training

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree or higher in science/technical

Job description

This is a temporary position.

To inspect the GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) vials - product and glass vials - for defects. Perform label and packaging activities for finished product.

Why join Team Alkermes?

Alkermes applies its decades of deep neuroscience expertise to develop medicines designed to help people living with complex and difficult-to-treat psychiatric and neurological disorders. A global biopharmaceutical company, headquartered in Ireland with U.S. locations in Massachusetts and Ohio, we seek to make a meaningful difference in the way people manage their diseases. We have a portfolio of proprietary commercial products for the treatment of alcohol dependence, opioid dependence, schizophrenia, bipolar I disorder and narcolepsy, and a pipeline of clinical and preclinical candidates in development for various psychiatric and neurological disorders.

We are proud to have been recognized as an employer of choice by many national organizations. In 2024 and 2025, we were certified as a Great Place to Work in the U.S. and named one of Massachusetts’ Top Places to Work by the Boston Globe, a Best Place to Work in Greater Cincinnati by the Cincinnati Business Courier and recognized as a Best Place to Work in BioPharma by Fortune Magazine.

Alkermes, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any qualified applicant or employee because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. Alkermes also complies with all work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Alkermes is an E-Verify employer.

Qualifications:

Basic Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Requirements

• 0-1 year experience in a sterile pharmaceutical operation preferred.
• Associate degree or higher in a science/technical discipline

KEY DUTIES:

• Inspect vialed product and empty glass for defects
• Perform daily process activities in compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Prepare all process-specific and ancillary equipment (i.e., glassware, apparatus) for use in assigned areas.
• Assist in writing and implementing area’s process documents
• Operate equipment in compliance with SOPs
• Assure compliance with cGMP requirements (current good manufacturing practices)
• Work non-routine hours as required to maintain production schedule
• Perform label and packaging activities for finished product
• Complete and review associated production records and daily trending
• Train new inspectors in accordance with vial inspector certification procedures
• Assist other manufacturing functions (Formulation, Fill, Materials) as required

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Organization and interpersonal Skills (Oral, Written, etc.)
• Good Computer and Database Skills
• Comprehensive training focused on current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in the pharmaceutical industry.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Good math skills
• Self-motivated
• Good visual acuity
• Team Oriented
• Effective organization skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Ability to work hands-on

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• Periods of repetitive motion
• Walking, squatting, lifting, pushing and pulling carts, reaching, climbing, and bending may all be required.
• Steel-toe shoes, scrubs, and other PPE equipment must be worn based on the job being performed.
• Employee must be able to pass a vision exam before employment and annually.