Manufacturing Associate I-Inspection-2nd Shift
Alkermes
August 19, 2026
On-site
Cincinnati Metropolitan Area
Operations
To inspect GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) vials (product and glass vials) for defects and perform label and packaging activities for finished product.
Responsibilities:
- Inspect vialed product and empty glass for defects
- Perform daily process activities per standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Prepare process-specific and ancillary equipment (e.g., glassware, apparatus)
- Assist in writing and implementing area process documents
- Operate equipment per SOPs
- Assure compliance with cGMP (current good manufacturing practices)
- Work non-routine hours as required to maintain the production schedule
- Perform label and packaging activities for finished product
- Complete and review production records and daily trending
- Train new inspectors per vial inspector certification procedures
- Assist other manufacturing functions (Formulation, Fill, Materials) as required
Skills/Abilities:
- Organization and interpersonal skills (oral, written)
- Good computer and database skills
- Comprehensive cGMP-focused training in the pharmaceutical industry
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Preferred: 0β1 year experience in a sterile pharmaceutical operation
- Preferred: Associate degree or higher in a science/technical discipline
Personal attributes (relevant to role):
- Good math skills; self-motivated; good visual acuity; team-oriented
- Attention to detail; ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to work flexible hours; hands-on
Physical requirements:
- Prolonged sitting/standing; repetitive motion; walking/squatting/lifting/pushing/pulling/reaching/climbing/bending
- Wear steel-toe shoes, scrubs, and required PPE; pass vision exam before employment and annually
Responsibilities:
- Inspect vialed product and empty glass for defects
- Perform daily process activities per standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Prepare process-specific and ancillary equipment (e.g., glassware, apparatus)
- Assist in writing and implementing area process documents
- Operate equipment per SOPs
- Assure compliance with cGMP (current good manufacturing practices)
- Work non-routine hours as required to maintain the production schedule
- Perform label and packaging activities for finished product
- Complete and review production records and daily trending
- Train new inspectors per vial inspector certification procedures
- Assist other manufacturing functions (Formulation, Fill, Materials) as required
Skills/Abilities:
- Organization and interpersonal skills (oral, written)
- Good computer and database skills
- Comprehensive cGMP-focused training in the pharmaceutical industry
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Preferred: 0β1 year experience in a sterile pharmaceutical operation
- Preferred: Associate degree or higher in a science/technical discipline
Personal attributes (relevant to role):
- Good math skills; self-motivated; good visual acuity; team-oriented
- Attention to detail; ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to work flexible hours; hands-on
Physical requirements:
- Prolonged sitting/standing; repetitive motion; walking/squatting/lifting/pushing/pulling/reaching/climbing/bending
- Wear steel-toe shoes, scrubs, and required PPE; pass vision exam before employment and annually