Injectable Filling Operations Technician
Use Your Power for Purpose Injectable Filling Operations Technicians are responsible for filling injectable drug products into primary containers. Work is performed in strict compliance with manufacturing standards via Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and all regulatory requirements (i.e., GMPs).
This job includes the following functions:
- Setting up and changing over the filling lines per approved procedures
- Monitoring filling line for efficient run time versus established standards
- Processing of hazardous and non-hazardous drug products into final containers
- Routine cleaning and sanitization
- Ensuring adequate inventory of parts and materials prior to initiating a production run
- Utilizing computer skills to interact with multiple complex PLC and SCADA systems
- Collaborating with maintenance and engineers to troubleshoot equipment and perform total productivity maintenance (TPM) tasks
- Supporting development and execution of Capital Projects, corrective actions, and continuous improvement ideas
- Demonstrating growth mindset to share best practices, utilize downtime effectively, and learning filling principles
- Working safely and compliantly following all applicable SOPs and standards including recording of GMP documentation
- Achieving and maintaining aseptic certification to work within graded spaces
- Completing and maintaining all required training on time
- Adhering to all area standard work
- Demonstrating ownership and accountability of the production schedule and product quality
- Executing in-process quality verifications and sampling
- Working in other areas if required
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements):
- High school diploma / general education degree (GED) plus
- An associate degree, OR
- Veteran/Military experience, OR
- One year of relevant work experience in a manufacturing or GMP facility (e.g. current or previous Pfizer colleague or contractor or similar)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Mechanical experience / knowledge
- Aseptic manufacturing knowledge
Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements):
- Previous experience in cGMPs (current Good Manufacturing Practices) environment
- Proficiency in using manufacturing software and tools
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to mentor team members
Physical/Mental Requirements:
- Able to lift/lower up to 55 pounds. Working in high elevations (above 6 feet).
- Reaching, standing, walking, stooping, and repetitive motion.
- Able to wear safety PPE (i.e. hard hat, body harness, goggles, face shield).
- Able to work within full clean room environments with appropriate gowning (Grades A, B, C, and D).
- Workers may be exposed to Electromagnetic Fields within this position.
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
The salary for this position ranges from $21.05 to $35.08 per hour. In addition, this position offers eligibility for overtime, weekend, holiday and other pay premiums depending on the work schedule and the Company's policies. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life's moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.