Why Stokes?

Stokes Healthcare is a privately-owned business comprised of two divisions: Epicur Pharma (503B facility) and Stokes Pharmacy (503A pharmacy). The two divisions operate out of separate facilities in Mount Laurel, NJ, following different regulations and are guided by different principles. 

Stokes Pharmacy was founded in 1975. The pharmacy formulates custom prescription medicines for both humans and animals. The business has grown from a small, hometown operation in Medford, New Jersey, to a respected pharmacy serving the entire U.S., enabled by sophisticated online ordering and overnight shipping capabilities. 

Stokes Healthcare has built a reputation for unwavering quality and superb service by holding fast to the founders’ commitment to traditional craftsmanship, combined with today’s most advanced knowledge and technologies. In a field where many corporate-owned pharmacies try to compete on price, Stokes has always put safety and quality first. In 2016, Stokes Healthcare built a world-class facility (which became Epicur Pharma), as a testament to the commitment to providing the highest level of quality. Because patients’ lives depend on it. To produce the highest quality compounded drugs, the FDA highly recommended compounding pharmacies obtain registration by the FDA as an outsourcing facility. Only a handful of compounding pharmacies in the entire nation did so. Epicur Pharma has the expertise and dedication to meet these high standards for consistency and quality—one more reason that patients and doctors have trusted Stokes Healthcare for their medication needs for more than 40 years. 

Adding a unique new offering to the veterinary industry, Epicur Pharma is a mini-manufacturer, producing drugs such as Tacrolimus Eyedrops, Buprenorphine Injection and Gabapentin tablets. Epicur is overseen by the FDA and is considered a 503B Registered Outsourcing Facility. Epicur follows Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) which are the same rules and regulations as the pharmaceutical companies. Epicur Pharma is proud to be a pioneer in animal drug standards, offering the largest selection of manufactured drugs that are traditionally compounded. Epicur products will be distributed directly to veterinary hospitals from our outsourcing facility and offered through Stokes Pharmacy for individual patient prescriptions. 

At Stokes, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, Health Reimbursement Account, Flexible Spending Account, 401(K) retirement savings plan with a generous employer match, paid holidays and vacation time, and an excellent working environment. We are conveniently located in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, just minutes from Philadelphia and the NJ shore.

Job Title 

Manufacturing Technician – Non-Sterile 

FLSA Status 

Non-exempt 

Job Summary 

This position requires an individual who can work within a cGMP environment in collaboration with other Manufacturing Technicians and under the direct supervision of the Manufacturing Manager. The successful candidate must be focused on achieving individual and team productivity goals while maintaining a high level of precision and quality. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Practice current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDocP) at all times 
• Responsible for weighing, mixing, manufacturing, and packaging products in accordance with cGMP processes, following SOP’s, and providing accurate documentation in production batch records 
• Ensure daily operations run efficiently to maintain anticipated production output and maintain product quality for patient safety 
• Complete batch documentation in accordance with GDocP 
• Participate in equipment preparation for batch manufacturing, when applicable 
• Maintain equipment maintenance logbooks for designated equipment 
• Properly use all equipment (i.e. pH meters, balances, peristaltic pumps, tablet presses etc.) involved in non-sterile manufacturing 
• Report all unusual, non-routine occurrences when performing tasks (NOE report) 
• Assist in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and other relevant cGMP documentation related to staging processes 
• Abide by all company gowning requirements as well as operational requirements 
• Ensure training is up-to-date and assist in training technicians 
• Attend training classes, workshops, meetings, etc., as required to improve job skills and product related procedures 
• Work in collaboration with other members of the manufacturing team and other departments such as quality and facility maintenance to achieve company goals 
• Effectively demonstrate time management during batch processes (e.g. shift change over during batch preparation) 
• Ability to troubleshoot critical manufacturing processes with appropriate communication and documentation (e.g. batch records, logbooks, and other related documentation) 
• Perform cleaning and maintenance of environmentally controlled areas 
• Coordinate with Supply Chain Technicians to ensure in-stock conditions on all manufacturing materials 
• Demonstrates, at all times, safe work habits and maintains a safe work environment 
• May participate in other Manufacturing Operations as needed

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum high school diploma or general education degree (GED) 
• Experience working in manufacturing is preferred 
• Must develop knowledge of 21 CFR Part 210 and 211 for cGMP operations 
• Must be capable of working with both small and large machinery 
• Must be capable of wearing all protective gear (gown, hair bonnet, mask, beard cover, gloves, goggles) and maintain good personal hygiene (makeup, jewelry, and other cosmetics are prohibited from the production areas) 
• Must possess strong verbal, written, and oral communication skills 
• Must be able to work independently and with a team 
• Must possess problem-solving skills 
• Ability to recognize priorities and actively make productive use of time to build operational efficiencies 
• Must exhibit punctuality and low absenteeism 
• Able to sit and/or stand 8-10 hours or more per day as needed 
• May need to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds on occasion

Competencies

• Communication 
• Organizational Skills 
• Problem Solving/Analysis 
• Results Driven 
• Technical Capacity 
• Detail Oriented

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment 

This job operates primarily in a controlled laboratory environment. This position requires the use of standard office equipment, and frequent standing and walking. 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Able to sit and/or stand 8-10 hours or more per day as needed 
• May need to lift up to 25 pounds on occasion

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work 

This is a full-time position. Because of the nature of the business, work schedules may vary at times. 

Travel 

No travel is expected for this position. 

Disclaimer 

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not designed to capture or illustrate a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job. 

AAP/EEO Statement 

Stokes Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.