Formulation Technician

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Adhere to cGMP, SOP, and site safety procedures in order to operate, assemble, disassemble, and clean essential pharmaceutical manufacturing and testing equipment. Effectively communicate with management, peers, and other

• Demonstrate ability to properly operate equipment, perform equipment set-up/change-over/clean-ups, assist in preventative maintenance and perform minor equipment troubleshooting in a safe and efficient manner.

• Verify raw materials, components and products meet the product specification and are available to meet the agreed production schedule

• Responsible for visual inspection, cleaning (including quarterly cleanings) and tightening of equipment.

• Utilize Standard Work Instructions and escalate issues and opportunities to improve. Responsible for execution and improvement of changeover of formulation assets including, assembly / disassembly, and center line adjustment to optimize equipment performance, where appropriate.

• Provide ownership of the process & equipment performance (OEE).

• Use a continuous improvement mindset, alerts supervision of any irregularities in procedures or equipment operations.

• Partner with other Operators/Mechanics/Technicians/Facilitators/Engineers to correct.

Accountable for accurately and contemporaneously documenting formulation and cleaning activities in batch records/electronic batch records, paper or electronic Logbooks, and within applicable performance tracking systems

REQUIREMENTS:

· High School Diploma

· Demonstrated problem solving and troubleshooting skills

· Experience in a production environment

· Knowledge of pharmaceutical cGMP's

· Basic mechanical aptitude