Pharmaceutical Blender Technician

Aphena Pharma Solutions is looking for Blending Technicians to join our team in Easton. MD!. We are a dynamic pharma solutions provider focused on contract packaging, repackaging and manufacturing for the pharmaceutical, OTC, dietary supplement, animal health and medical device marketplaces.

Position Responsibilities

• Understand and follow cGMP for all activities.
• Move items using a pallet jack or forklift from the production floor to the appropriate blending area.
• Execute/ensure blends are accurately prepared according to MBR’s and documented procedures. Document results. Consult with Lab as needed.
• Provide properly labeled samples to Lab for testing as required.
• Clean/sanitize tanks and/or work areas & document as required by instructions.
• Record all information as specified by documented procedures.
• Ability to use and understand blending software.
• Knowledge on handling, pre-weighing and disposing of hazardous materials including understanding and ability to don appropriate PPE.
• Update all Log Books (Blending Activity, Preventative Maintenance, and Set

• Perform daily calibration of blending equipment such as floor scales and pH meter.
• Perform or assist with preventative maintenance as necessary.
• Install chart recorder as needed.
• Setup blending centers in preparation for upcoming blending activities.
• Assist with training other employees to become blender technicians.
• Ground equipment as required.
• Perform pH testing for blends when required.
• NOTE: Overtime may be mandatory to maintain required production schedules.

Position Responsibilities

• Understand and follow cGMP for all activities.
• Move items using a pallet jack or forklift from the production floor to the appropriate blending area.
• Execute/ensure blends are accurately prepared according to MBR’s and documented procedures. Document results. Consult with Lab as needed.
• Provide properly labeled samples to Lab for testing as required.
• Clean/sanitize tanks and/or work areas & document as required by instructions.
• Record all information as specified by documented procedures.
• Ability to use and understand blending software.
• Knowledge on handling, pre-weighing and disposing of hazardous materials including understanding and ability to don appropriate PPE.
• Update all Log Books (Blending Activity, Preventative Maintenance, and Set

• Perform daily calibration of blending equipment such as floor scales and pH meter.
• Perform or assist with preventative maintenance as necessary.
• Install chart recorder as needed.
• Setup blending centers in preparation for upcoming blending activities.
• Assist with training other employees to become blender technicians.
• Ground equipment as required.
• Perform pH testing for blends when required.
• NOTE: Overtime may be mandatory to maintain required production schedules.

Personal Attributes

• Energetic
• Works well with others
• Works well under pressure
• Detail oriented
• Self-starter
• Trustworthy
• Good personal hygiene
• Dependable
• Works well without constant supervision

Education

Preference will be given to high school graduates with some vocational training
Actual blending experience is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Receive instructions through oral communications accurately and quickly
• Convey answers or instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, and quickly
• Must be able to lift and move materials up to a maximum of 65 pounds and carry 8 feet frequently
• The employee will be subject to dust, noise, fumes, and odors
• Ability to don full face respirator, Self-contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) when required
• The employee will be exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions
• The physical activity of this position includes, but is not limited to:
• climbing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, twisting, sitting, and feeling
• Safety equipment will be provided where needed and required to be worn