What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Technician I - Formulation 2nd Shift position at QuVa - Advancing Healthcare Possibilities?
Our Production Technician I – Formulation plays a vital role in ensuring the highest quality and safety standards of our pharmaceutical product. Once you complete our training, your responsibilities will include supporting daily manufacturing activities for non-sterile and sterile bulk/CSP operations. Your attention to detail and adherence to precise procedures will guarantee that our medications meet the highest standards of safety, efficacy, and quality, providing patients with the best possible care and outcomes. Turn your passion for precision and your commitment to quality into a meaningful impact on healthcare across the US.
This is a full-time role for our 2nd shift, working Monday through Friday from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM CST. This is a set, consistent schedule with minimum overtime requirements and based on site in our Sugar Land, TX location. This is a safety sensitive position that may be subject to random drug testing, in accordance with applicable laws.
What the Production Technician I – Formulation Does Each Day:
- Weighing of chemicals to support product formulation
- Formulation of bulk intermediate solutions
- Sterile filter integrity testing
- Clean Room cleaning and disinfection
- Perform equipment calibration checks
- Daily Supply list for respective area turned into receiving by scheduled time
- Open/close Formulation pods and ILP in accordance with work instructions and daily task lists
Our Most Successful Production Technician I – Formulation:
- Approach others in a tactful manner
- React well under pressure
- Follow through on commitments
- Carefully follows clear directions to ensure safety and accuracy
- Are detail-oriented and take careful notes
- Take initiative to identify problems and opportunities
- Have strong math skills
Minimum Requirements for this Role:
- A High School diploma or equivalent
- Able to successfully complete a drug and background check
- Familiarity with and comfortable using mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, handhelds
- Able and willing to walk, stoop, stand, bend, and lift throughout each shift, with or without accommodation
- 18 years of age
- Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; QuVa will not sponsor applicants for work visas
- Requires extensive training and qualification including but not limited to: gown training; aseptic technique; competency assessments; direct observation; and media fill qualification for each compounding process
- Strong math skills
Any of the Following Will Give You an Edge:
- College Degree with an emphasis in Chemistry, Biochemistry or equivalent
- 1 year of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience
- Working knowledge of cGMPs and regulatory requirements as well as all applicable SOPs
Benefits of Working at QuVa:
- Set, full-time, consistent work schedule
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental and vision
- 401k retirement program with company match
- 17 paid days off plus 8 paid holidays per year
- Occasional weekend and overtime opportunities with advance notice
- National, industry-leading high growth company with future career advancement opportunities
About QuVa:
QuVa Pharma is a national, industry-leading, FDA registered 503B outsourcing services company that provides hospitals with essential medications in ready-to-administer injectable formats that are critical for effective patient care. We are leading the way with unmatched expertise in current Good Manufacturing Practices and sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing, and the highest quality and safety standards so hospitals can more confidently and reliably focus on patient care nationwide. As a leader in sterile compounding, we continue to invest in automation and integrated technologies to improve our production processes, safety, consistency, and product quality.
As part of our team, you'll experience being at the forefront of groundbreaking solutions, collaborating with brilliant minds, and making a tangible impact in healthcare delivery.
QuVa is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. QuVa's Equal Opportunity Policy prohibits harassment or discrimination due to age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and any related medical conditions), sexual orientation, and any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable laws. All employment with QuVa is “at will.”
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