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Compounder

Actalent
Edison, NJ Contractor
POSTED ON 6/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/25/2026

Pharmaceutical Compounder - Job Description

Join a dynamic and growing manufacturing department as a Pharmaceutical Compounder. You will be an essential part of the production team, working closely with various departments to ensure the efficient production of pharmaceutical products.

Responsibilities

  • Follow all procedures and policies in the manufacturing facility.
  • Read and document the latest versions of the SOPs in the training record.
  • Clean, set up, and operate all related equipment in the manufacturing facility.
  • Produce pharmaceutical products according to cGMP standards.
  • Adhere to Good Documentation Practices.
  • Coordinate with the Quality Assurance Department for line clearance after major or minor cleaning.
  • Collaborate with the Engineering Department or Production Supervisor for equipment or facility breakdowns and initiate appropriate work orders.
  • Serve as a trainer to new employees or operators from other processing equipment.
  • Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Production Supervisor.

Essential Skills

  • Pharmaceutical Compounding, Mixing, Blending, Compressing, Encapsulation
  • Experience with Pharma GMP
  • Proficient in Documentation
  • Basic knowledge of manufacturing equipment and principles
  • Troubleshooting skills for processing area issues
Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Edison, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Edison,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 8, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $25 - $27

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