Filling Set-up Sr. Technician, Operations (2nd Shift) - Onsite
Job DescriptionPOCS – Rahway: Technician, Operations (FLEx Sterile Filling Set-up Technician) There are 2 positions open for this role where the schedule will be 2nd shift (15:30 to 00:00).Pharmaceutical Operations and Clinical Supply is seeking highly motivated individuals for R&D Operations roles in our Rahway, NJ, Formulation, Laboratory, and Experimentation (FLEx) Center to support drug product development and GMP clinical supply of sterile dosage forms. Positions will support development and clinical manufacturing and supply as part of the FLEx-Sterile team, specifically in Filling.This position will be responsible for hands-on processing activities that include sterile filling, lyophilization, and capping. Specific tasks include but are not limited to filling line set-up, executing machinability runs and performing simple adjustments to ensure that the GMP processing runs smoothly. These individuals are expected to partner with and support formulation development colleagues in further understanding and knowledge capture of processes, which could include providing feedback on product and process development.These roles require adherence to GMP procedures, strong attention to detail in completing GMP documentation, proficiency in electronic systems, and participation in continuous improvement projects. Positions may also support commissioning, qualification, and demonstration of new equipment and technologies. Successful candidates will collaborate closely with team members and partner groups including formulators, engineers, Quality, Safety, and Facilities management to drive overall success and performance of the area and clinical pipeline. Key Responsibilities:Ability to provide hands-on troubleshooting and adjustment for process and production equipment to ensure safe, compliant and reliable manufacturing operations in a cGMP-regulated environment.Work closely with Production, Quality, EHS and Engineering to drive continuous improvement to maximize reliability of manufacturing operations.Comfortable with complex, high speed automated systems with mechanical and digital interfacesFamiliar with robotic positioning, understanding manual placement utilizing remote pendant to position axisHas experience with vision systemsExperience with PLC interfaces and multi-screen HMIs; experience with automation heavy environmentsAseptic ProcessingAseptic Processing: Perform sterile filling operations in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Able to perform aseptic interventions within a Grade A Isolator.Isolator and Filler Operation: Operate and maintain large complex isolators, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to safety protocols.Sets up, changes over, and test runs equipment for various size containers, stopper, and caps as required. Makes mechanical and electrical adjustments necessary for the correct operation of the equipment....