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Manufacturing Technician II, Compounding, B1 (6AM-6:30PM)

AbbVie
On-site
Waco, TX
$20.30 - $36.50 USD yearly
Operations

Role Summary

Manufacturing Technician II, Compounding, on a 6:00 AM–6:30 PM B1 shift (Thursday/Friday/Saturday and every other Wednesday). Responsible for compounding high-quality solutions, semi-solids, and suspensions in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and department Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Works in a controlled environment and supports production scheduling to ensure timely delivery of products.

Responsibilities

  • Accurate formulation of products.
  • Stage, load, operate, and monitor all equipment for product formulations.
  • Weighing and mixing chemicals according to specific formulas.
  • Calibrate, operate, and monitor all formulation-related equipment (e.g., mixers, scales, meters, etc.).
  • Perform operations necessary to adjust the pH of product for in-process testing.
  • Clean, steam, and sanitize all tanks, facilities, equipment and chemical containers used in the product formulation process in accordance with current SOPs and cGMPs.
  • Accurately complete documents and record production volumes (batches) in compliance with current GDP standards.
  • Assumes other duties and responsibilities, as necessary, within the Compounding department, to support adherence to the production schedule.

Qualifications

  • Education - High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Associate’s Degree preferred with coursework in the Sciences.
  • Experience - Bulk manufacturing or product manufacturing experience highly preferred.
  • Technical - At least two (2) years related work experience, preferably in a high-speed production or manufacturing environment.
  • Regulatory - Experience working in a GMP regulated environment preferred.
  • Systems - Basic user knowledge of Microsoft Office; SAP experience preferred.
  • Aseptic - Experience working in an Aseptic Production environment preferred.

Skills

  • Ability to perform detailed tasks and document activities completely and accurately.
  • Ability to think and plan in a logical sequential order.
  • Able to work in a controlled environment that includes surgical mask and goggles.
  • Ability to comply with gowning validation and subsequent gowning verifications.
  • Ability to work any shift (up to 12 hours) as required dependent on business needs.
  • Capable of standing for long periods of time; able to use hands to feel objects, use tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
  • Ability to read, comprehend, write, and communicate effectively in English.
  • Ability to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
  • Ability to work and communicate with others in a professional and effective manner in a team-oriented environment.
  • Basic user knowledge of Windows-based computer systems such as Microsoft Office, with ability to learn other systems.

Education

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Associate’s Degree preferred with coursework in the Sciences.
  • Experience with bulk/product manufacturing; GMP experience preferred.

Additional Requirements

  • Physically able to continuously stand and walk.
  • Physically able to lift up to 40 lbs.
  • Physically able to bend, climb, lift, squat, stoop, and stretch to reach frequently.
  • Ability to work any shift (up to 12 hours) as required by business needs.