Manufacturing Technician (Pharmaceutical) - Innovative Company

Do you have experience working as an operator/technician within the pharmaceutical industry and a great understanding of GMP principles and practices? 

Do you have experience working with sterile manufacturing processes like aseptic and terminal sterilisation? 

If you do we would LOVE to hear from you! 

About Phebra 

Phebra Pty Ltd develops, manufactures, and supplies high quality and innovative pharmaceuticals to meet the requirements of the hospital specialty pharmaceutical market. At Phebra we create critical medicines which save and improve lives. For more information about Phebra please visit our website www.phebra.com. 

Working with Phebra, you will have an opportunity to contribute and make a difference!

Our head office and manufacturing facility is based in Lane Cove, Sydney. The location holds our manufacturing site, laboratory facilities, warehouse and office environments. 

The Manufacturing Technician at Phebra is a permanent full-time (37.5hr week) opportunity, working with our day shift (645am-245pm). 

The main function of the role being to aid with the manufacturing of products in accordance with our documented procedures and manufacturing records within our QMS system, while always maintaining the required level of compliance with cGMP and WHS regulations.

The position will involve, but not be limited to, the following duties:

• Dispensing of dry and liquid raw materials for use in production areas and trials. 
• Set up, operation and cleaning of mixing and filling equipment. 
• Issuance of components and consumables to production areas 
• Undertaking in-process checks and recording of results through compounding, filling and cleaning stages of manufacturing. 
• Loading, unloading and operation of autoclaves for sterilisation of product and components. 
• Cleaning and line clearance of rooms used for manufacturing and filling. 
• Reporting and preventing quality issues. 
• Completion of paperwork including Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs) accurately and within appropriate timeframes. 

Who are we looking for? 

Our ideal candidate would be someone who can think outside of the box, be pragmatic and solutions-oriented while remaining agile and flexible in approach as well as having the following requirements:   

• Previous experience working as an operator / technician within the pharmaceutical industry, within minimum Grade C environment. 
• A thorough understanding of GMP principles and practices
• Experience with sterile manufacturing processes (aseptic and terminal sterilisation) 
• A technical aptitude with machine setting and basic changeover experience with an HMI interface.
• Relevant technical qualification such as Fitter or science-based qualification would be preferred but not essential. 
• High level of motivation. 
• Ability to work well within a team, but independently when required. 

Full working rights in Australia is essential – if you have a temporary visa please address subclass and expiry during your application. 

What do you get? 

We offer a competitive base salary depending on level of experience and suitability with the above requirements. 

Additional employee benefits include:

• Annual discretionary bonus, based on individual and company performance. 
• Training and development opportunities.
• Novated lease administration options. 
• Free parking at work. 
• Annual paid volunteer day.
• Access to annual flu vaccinations 

If the above role sounds like something you may enjoy, and you would like to apply please send through a resume and cover letter by clicking on “apply now” and our People & Culture Manager, Kelly Lawrence, will be in contact to discuss your application should your application meet our requirements and be shortlisted. 

Phebra are an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace and believe that a diverse team with unique perspectives, ideas and experiences should be valued.