Inspection and Packaging Technician II

Job Summary

Assist in visually inspecting, labeling and packaging pharmaceutical products.

Area Of Responsibility

• Assist in performing visual inspections, labeling, and packaging of liquids, suspensions, and lyophilized pharmaceutical products in vials
• Clean up labeling and packaging assembly operations
• Comply with all policies and procedures related to personal safety and job area safety
• Maintain manufacturing records and complete all required paperwork/documents to comply with Federal Regulations and FDA
• Report variance or deviations from standard procedures to department management
• Stock materials utilized by the department
• Operate semi-automatic inspection machine, vial label applicator and box imprinting machines
• Familiarity with, and the ability to follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Master Batch Records, and adhere consistently to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs)
• May assist in training operations
• 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)
• Lift up to 35 lbs.

Travel Estimate

Up to 5%

Education and Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or GED required; Biotechnology certificate preferred or equivalent experience
• Work under direct guidance of the supervisor
• Ability to visually inspect small print/printed labels
• Ability to visually inspect liquid and lyophilized pharmaceutical products for small particles
• Basic math skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to read, write and follow written and verbal instructions/procedures in English
• Ability to work independently or in a group setting

Experience

• Minimum 2-3 years related experience

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employee within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job.  Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of incumbent(s).