Aseptic Material Handler

Job Title: Aseptic Material Handler

Location: Dayton, New Jersey

Job Type: Full-Time

About Us:

As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates’ purpose is to put better health within reach, every day for millions of patients around the world. We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 760 high-quality generic, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products that hospitals, physicians and pharmacists need to treat their patients across North America, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. Through our global footprint of 30 manufacturing plants, 8 R&D centers, and 9,000 empowered employees, we are committed to making high-quality medicines accessible to the people who need them.

Description:

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are seeking a talented and motivated Aseptic Material Handler to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for handling and processing of batch materials and equipment within the Cleanroom operations. You will work closely with site operations to ensure materials are prepped for use.

Key Responsibilities:

• Regular and predictable onsite attendance and punctuality
• Accurately and aseptically prepare compounded sterile preparations according to batch record instructions and per internal SOPs and cGMPs to ensure the quality and integrity of products
• Demonstrate appropriate cleanroom behavior and aseptic technique
• Set up and operate all compounding equipment safely and accurately according to policy and procedure
• Complete and maintain applicable logbook and batch record paperwork abiding by Good Documentation Practices (GDPs)
• Execute aseptic qualification and equipment qualification protocols as required
• Maintain aseptic qualification and gown qualification
• Collect environmental monitoring samples and perform other quality checks as necessary
• Escalate any and all process issues to the area supervisor or designee
• Perform thorough cleaning and disinfection of the Clean Room areas per internal SOPs
• Maintain good hygiene prior to coming into work each day
• Perform other related duties as determined by management personnel
  
  
  

Qualifications:

We value the skills and experiences candidates bring to the table. While we have listed some qualifications below, we encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet all of them:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 Year of cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing experience
• Good oral and written communication skills are essential
• Good oral and written communication skills are essential
• Must be able to document process issues in a clean, concise manner in accordance with cGMPs and SOPs
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to examine problem areas and make recommendations for corrective action
• Must be able to comprehend and follow all applicable SOPs
• Heavy continuous exertion
• Will be required to lift 5 – 40 pounds
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to wear required PPE
• Must work in a cleanroom environment wearing company-issued scrubs, as well as a hood, coverall, boots, gloves, and goggles
• The noise level is moderate to loud in the cleanroom areas
• The use of sanitizing agents to clean the cleanroom areas may be moderately disagreeable
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

Cleanroom experience with Aseptic technique

Some college or college degree

Compensation:

Hourly Rate: $20.00 per hour. The compensation for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, work location, prior experience and job-related knowledge, relevant skills and expertise, current business needs, and market factors. The Talent Acquisition team can provide more details about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

What We Offer*:

• Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential
• Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre-tax contribution rate of 3% of eligible pay. Hikma will match 100% of the first 6% of eligible pay that you contribute
• A generous paid time off (PTO) bank starting with 20 days (prorated based on hire date). Additional days granted upon reaching work milestone anniversaries
• 3 personal days (prorated based on hire date)
• 11 company paid holidays
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and a variety of voluntary benefits
• Employee discount program
• Wellbeing rewards program
• Safety and Quality is a top organizational priority
• Career advancement and growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and depend on the job classification, role, and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change as well as specific plan or program terms.
  
  
  

Recruiters:

Please note that Hikma has a set roster of approved recruiters for specific roles agreed to in advance and does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies regarding open positions. In the absence of a signed agreement and approval from Hikma’s Human Resources department to submit resumes for a specific position, Hikma will not approve, nor will be under an obligation to make, any payment to such non-approved third-parties in the event a candidate they refer is hired by Hikma.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.