Manufacturing Technician - Sterling Pharma Solutions
Sterling Pharma Solutions

Summary of Role
The Manufacturing Technician I is accountable for driving results in a fast-paced environment by assisting with the manufacturing of API products. The Manufacturing Technician I assists with the manufacturing process and by ensuring areas are safe, clean and compliant with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs). The Manufacturing Technician I works collaboratively to support other manufacturing areas as required. The position requires execution of the Sterling Values and non-negotiables, as well as expertise in functional competencies included in this position profile.

Essential Functions

• Follows applicable SOPs and cGMPs to perform assigned duties and tasks.
• Ensures timely completion and compliance with cGMP and all other relevant company training requirements.
• Performs cleaning of rooms, tools and equipment; including cGMP Manufacturing Packaging and Drying spaces utilizing approved cleaning practices and materials, per SOPs and cGMPs.
• Coordinates the removal, consolidation, inspection and preparation for outbound shipment of used drums.
• Performs monthly area safety inspections in concert with area supervisors, per SOPs.
• Assists with operation of manufacturing and material handling equipment.
• Documents activities in real time on controlled documentation and legibly, per SOPs and cGMPs.
• Performs weight checks, component counting and basic math calculations.
• Assists with other manufacturing duties as required.
• Ensures timely completion and compliance with cGMP and all other relevant company training requirements.

• An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Key Competencies

• Ability to adhere to cGMP requirements required. Knowledge of and prior work experience in a cGMP environment preferred.
• Ability to read and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety and security rules and regulations as well as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on projects.
• Ability to maintain positive attendance record.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Ability to safeguard sensitive, valuable, or critical proprietary information in a reliable manner to ensure company and information security.
• Basic knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to move materials throughout the facility using appropriate methods and equipment required.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Certifications, Business Licenses, Registrations

• None.

Travel Requirement

• Up to 5% travel required.

Other Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

• This position is not eligible for a flexible schedule.
• This position is not eligible for remote / hybrid work location.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level is moderate to noisy. Occasionally, employee may be exposed to airborne particles and fumes. Occasionally, employee may be exposed to chemicals. Must have the ability to wear PPE as required. Employee occasionally may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration.

Diversity and Inclusion
Sterling values diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, past or present military service, marital status, gender identification or expression, medical condition (including genetic characteristics) or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Why Consider Sterling?

Sterling Pharma Solutions is a global contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) with more than 50 years' experience in developing and manufacturing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). This is complimented by Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) research and development bioconjugation services.

We are a fast growing, dynamic business with facilities in the UK and the US, where we employ more than 800 talented and passionate people who support our customers in bringing new medicines to market, improving and saving the lives of patients.

Our culture and our way of working is what really sets us apart as a business; we aim to deliver an exceptional experience to our customers and our employees. You can expect to be part of a supportive team, all working towards a shared goal: to deliver first-class science and service to our customers every day.

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