Company Description

We are a global leader in the development and manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients, focused on specialist niches with expertise in highly regulated and complex chemistries. Formerly part of Johnson Matthey, we have over 50 years of experience navigating the challenges of the global healthcare industry, and nurturing long-standing, trusted customer relationships. Operating within two divisions, Generics and Originators, we deliver a differentiated service offering to pharma and biotech customers for every stage in the drug development lifecycle.

Job Description

Under the direction of the production supervisor, works on the accurate and efficient manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) in support of the business unit while meeting local, state, and federal quality and safety regulations. Obtains the materials required to support production. Operate and monitor production equipment and maintain a safe and clean operating area according to safety and quality policies/procedures. Complete daily checks and maintain the manufacturing area in an audit ready state and compliant with Company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), FDA, GMPs, DEA regulations and all local, state, and federal regulations regarding safety, health, and the environment. Assists in the cleaning of the manufacturing areas and process equipment. Learn to develop individual work plan with the help of the Shift Leader to meet production schedules. Performs operations in batch records in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) guidelines. 

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that all work is performed in compliance with Company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), FDA, GMPs, DEA regulations and all local, state, and federal regulations regarding safety, health, and the environment.
• Communicate with Shift Leader regarding safety, production, quality, or any other operational issues. Actively participates in pre-shift meetings to assist in the development of individual work plans.
• Perform manufacturing tasks related to the manufacture of APIs in the lab to commercial (multi-ton) scale in accordance to Shift Leader specifications. Includes operating and controlling reactors, electric motors, pumps, valves, filters, columns, etc.
• Learns and follows safety regulations and wears the prescribed personal protective equipment. Assist experienced team members with hazardous materials in drums, cylinders, and bulk tanks.
• Operate material handling equipment, such as forklift, drum dollies, hoists, etc.
• Complete and accurately record data such as temperature of equipment, hours of operations, raw materials, and pressure of large-scale reactors in accordance with good documentation practices.
• Maintain a clean production area and ensure equipment is cleaned after use. Ensure support and work areas meet all requirements for housekeeping.
• Assist with maintaining adequate supplies to ensure team has necessary supplies available to complete project work.
• Weigh, measure, and check raw materials/productions to ensure batches manufactured contain proper ingredients and quantities and that accurate inventory is maintained.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work 12-hour day shift, 6:00 am – 6:00 pm or 6:00 pm - 6:00 am (Work 7 days in a bi-weekly pay period- 3 days one week and 4 days the following week.)
• High School Diploma or equivalent with minimum of 2 years of experience in pharmaceutical production and/or chemical engineering environment required.
• AA in chemistry, engineering, or another related technical field preferred.
• Ability to apply scientific and/or technical knowledge in the performance of job duties.
• Ability to use a forklift. (Some experience preferred).

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds using available material handling equipment.

• Demonstrate attention-to-detail, problem solving, and ability to multi-task.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Experience participating in a teamwork environment. Experience with Microsoft Office and other job-related software

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Veranova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Veranova to provide equal employment access and opportunity to all persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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