Role Summary
Senior Pharmaceutical Assistant - P5, 6, 7, 20 20 Day Shift supports pharmaceutical manufacturing operations to ensure patients and physicians have the medicines they need when they need them. The role requires adherence to plant safety and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), contributing to team deliverables, and maintaining quality and process improvements within assigned production areas.
Responsibilities
- Take responsibility for individual contributions to achieve team deliverables, working effectively as a team member and coordinating with others.
- Manage personal time and professional development, being accountable for results.
- Follow standard procedures to complete tasks of varying scope, sequence, and complexity within the agreed timeframe.
- Identify and solve moderately routine problems.
- Complete assignments with moderate supervision using established procedures, referring deviations from standard procedures to the supervisor.
- Ensure work is reviewed for accuracy, quality, and adherence to standards.
- Prepare and operate various components, materials, equipment, and machines in your assigned area, ensuring adequate inventory of parts and materials before starting a production run.
- Adhere strictly to all plant safety and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) regulations.
- Perform in-process quality inspections, and seek to implement process and safety improvements.
Qualifications
- Required: High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years of relevant experience
- Required: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Required: Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Required: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Required: Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Required: Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Preferred: Previous experience in cGMPs (current Good Manufacturing Practices) environment
- Preferred: Proficiency in using manufacturing software and tools
- Preferred: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
- Preferred: Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to mentor team members
- Preferred: Familiarity and basic understanding of common AI tools and a curiosity for learning how they can be used to enhance productivity
Skills
- Analytical thinking
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
Education
- High School Diploma or GED
Additional Requirements
- Physical: Frequent lifting of 15-20 pounds and occasional lifting in excess of 25 pounds; vision correctable to 20/20; ability to stand for 8 to 12 hours
- Other: Must be able to read and write, follow written and oral instructions, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Schedule: 24x5 operations with a 12-hour D shift schedule (6am to 6pm day shift); overtime as required; no travel required