**Drug Delivery Systems Manufacturing Operator II**

**Location:** Birmingham, AL, US **VACANCY REFERENCE NUMBER 149808**

**Drug Delivery Systems Manufacturing Operator II**

**Location:** United States : Birmingham, AL

**Function:** Production & Technology

**Career Level:** Experienced professionals (2-5 years)

**Legal Entity:** Evonik Corporation

**Business Line:** Health Care

**What we offer**

You will work on exciting and challenging topics together with a team in an ultra-modern, innovative and creative environment. Intensive on-the-job training with expert colleagues guarantees you will quickly become familiar with your duties and perform them independently. Performance related pay and the opportunity for personal and professional development are of course part of the package. Since 2009 Evonik Industries AG has been certified as a family-friendly company by the German Hertie Foundation.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

* Demonstrate independent personal proficiency of aseptic technique and the ability to recognize improper technique in others

* Accurately perform complex, multi-step solution preparations with minimal supervision

* Operate PLC controlled equipment with minimal supervision, including adjusting set-points as directed in batch records

* Use basic hand tools and specialty tools as required for equipment operation

* Strict adherence to safety practices and procedures including use of personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for the type of hazard and exposure potential

* Actively participate in general area housekeeping

* Perform other duties as required by supervisor

* Perform responsibilities in compliance with the quality systems as described in the Quality Manual

* Adhere to all company safety, health and environmental policies, procedures and directives

* Conduct all development/engineering, clinical-phase and/or commercial batches in a safe manner by use of MSDS to establish chemical hazards; observe the appropriate cGMP procedures; and report all incidents that could threaten the safety of company personnel

* Assemble and disassemble process equipment on multiple unit operations for an extrusion, microsphere, liposome or polymerization process with minimal supervision

* Accurately execute development/engineering, GLP or GMP batch records with minimal supervision

* Seek out and identify opportunities related to the maintenance, calibration, and improvement of company facilities, equipment, and procedures

* Execute in-process environmental monitoring with minimal supervision

* Participate in the execution of IOQs with minimal supervision

* Review and/or revise pertinent SOPs, forms, etc. as needed

**REQUIREMENTS**

* Minimum of high school diploma or GED equivalent required.

* Basic math skills

* Problem solving skills

* The following qualifications would be preferred but not required

GMP manufacturing experience

Experience cleaning or sanitization

Experience operating PLCs

Experience in a clean room or aseptic environment

Pharmaceutical experience

Education in Engineering or Chemistry