Inspection and Packaging Technician I

Assist in visually inspecting, labeling and packaging pharmaceutical products.

Area Of Responsibility

• Assists in performing visual inspections, labeling, assembling and packaging of liquids, suspensions, and lyophilized pharmaceutical and dermatological products in vials, ampoules etc.


• Cleans up labeling and packaging assembly equipment and facility as needed


• Comply with all policies and procedures related to personal safety and job area safety


• Maintains manufacturing records and completes all required paperwork/documents to comply with Federal Regulations and FDA


• Reports variance or deviations from standard procedures to department management


• Stocks materials utilized by the department


• Operates semi-automatic inspection machine, vial label applicator and box imprinting machines


• Other duties as assigned

Work Conditions:

• Controlled unclassified manufacturing/production area


• Warehouse office


• Possible exposure to hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals

Physical Requirements:

• Stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach or push with hands and arms, talk and hear


• Use of repetitive motion, unimpaired manual dexterity


• Close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to focus


• Correctable 20/20 vision


• Ability to visually inspect small products and print


• Be able to sit at workstation for up to 50 minutes at a sitting for up to 8 hours per day

• Requires use of appropriate personal protective equipment (lab coat, hairnet, booties, and gloves)


• Lifts up to 35lbs.

Travel Estimate

Up to 0%

Education and Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or GED required


• Biotechnology certificate preferred or equivalent experience


• Ability to visually inspect small print/printed labels


• Ability to visually inspect liquid and lyophilized pharmaceutical products for small particles


• Ability to read, write and follow written and verbal instructions/procedures in English


• Ability to work independently or in a group setting

Experience

• Minimum 0-2 years related experience


• Familiarity with, and the ability to follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Master Batch Records, and adhere consistently to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs)


• Works under direct guidance of the supervisor


• Basic math skills


• Basic computer skills