Packaging Technician (Contract to Hire)
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Headquartered in Nashville, TN – one of the fastest-growing and most exciting cities in the United States – August Bioservices is a privately-owned, high-growth, and high-impact Contract Development Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). As a US-based outsourcing partner that provides a wide array of expert drug discovery, drug formulation, and drug manufacturing services to pharma and biotech companies of all sizes, we play a vital role in the global pharmaceutical industry. Our work is instrumental in helping to develop molecules today that can become the life-changing therapies of tomorrow. To support our growth plans, August is investing significant capital in a two-phase expansion project – including building a new state-of-the-art facility adjacent to our current facility. For those seeking dynamic opportunities, rewarding career paths and a chance to make a difference in global health, come grow with August!
The Packaging Technician supports Visual Inspection of products, secondary and tertiary packaging activities for parenteral products at various stages of development at the Nashville, TN site. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the qualification and start-up of a new manufacturing facility for Aseptic Formulation and Filling to establish a state-of-art manufacturing operation. The Packaging Technician is responsible for performing visual inspection and packaging activities in compliance with regulatory requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
This is a contract-to-hire opportunity with the potential to transition into a full-time position with the team.
Responsibilities
- Visual inspection of vials, syringes, IV bags and cream containers to identify defects
- Ensure packaging operations meet or surpass the site’s safety, quality, and compliance metrics while adhering to site standards and policies.
- Perform set-up and operations of packaging equipment, such as labelers, carton equipment, and serialization stations, and documentation of activities within the batch record or protocols as needed
- Supports equipment validation, qualification, training, and troubleshooting
- Assist Maintenance personnel with Preventive Maintenance and Calibration activities
- Perform in process testing, which may include SPC and AQL testing
- Assist with continuous improvement initiatives, investigations, CAPA actions, etc. for packaging area
- Follow relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions, etc.
- Must be able to work overtime when required
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1+ years of experience working in a pharmaceutical, production, or regulated environment is preferred
- Previous visual inspection, sterile packaging, clinical trial packaging, or related manufacturing experience is preferred
- Good documentation and communication skills and strong attention to detail
- Able to work in a team environment
- Good interpersonal skills and self-motivated
- Strong learning agility
- Ability to work in a fast-paced collaborative environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Shifts
1st shift: 7:00am - 3:30pm , Monday - Friday
2nd shift: 3:00pm - 11:30pm , Monday - Friday
3rd shift: 11:00pm - 7:30am , Sunday - Thursday
At August Bioservices, Our Credo is our culture. Everything we do, we do with great care. We believe in the promise of discovery and the power of science to transform lives. We assert that excellence is not a static destination, but a standard, and an every-day measuring stick of our advancement. We aspire to unlock the potential in every person, every process and every molecule – from start to finish. We are committed to doing the right thing the first time and every time, meeting or exceeding all regulatory requirements. We strive to be exceptional, preferred and indispensable partners for our customers; responsible and engaged citizens within our communities; and active, mindful stewards of our environment.
We are August Bioservices. We are pointing the way forward. If this sounds like your kind of working environment, we want you on our team!
August Bioservices is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. August Bioservices does not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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