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Metrologist II

Billerica, Massachusetts

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  • Full Time
  • Level: Entry
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Overview

You’re an energetic and collaborative force behind an innovative global manufacturing process – one that’s bringing high-quality medicines to the world. Together with your team, you’ll push for new approaches, test limits, and find the solution to every challenge. Join a workplace that values your contributions and stands behind your growth and success. When can you start?

Success Profile

What makes a great Metrologist II at Sun Pharma? Take a look and see how you match up.

  • Collaborative
  • Industrious
  • Logical
  • Problem-solver
  • Responsible
  • Energetic

Our Culture

We’re team players with curious minds. Self-starters who rise to the task at hand and take pride in our work. We challenge ourselves to find new ways to make a difference in people’s lives and our careers – from training to enrichment to team-bonding activities. This is the Sun Pharma way of life. And we can’t wait for you to be a part of it.

Phani P. Senior Director, Production Operations

“Pharmaceutical Manufacturing is the balance of providing accessible drug products and maintaining the highest quality standards. I’m proud to work in a place where my passion for producing the highest quality products is shared by everyone.”

Benefits

We’re in your corner – in so many different ways. Sun Pharma wants you to have the benefits, support, and rewards of a job well done.

  • Career Growth

    Get support for your career growth and development.

  • Benefits Programs

    Discover comprehensive benefits to support the health and wellness of you and your family.

  • Time Off

    Enjoy paid time off and leave-of-absence options.

  • Compensation

    Earn competitive compensation with incentive programs that reward our shared success.

  • Working Conditions

    Work confidently in the safe, clean, and regulated work environment that we foster.

  • Team Environment

    Collaborate in a workplace that’s rooted in our values and encourages cross-team engagement.

Metrologist II

Billerica, Massachusetts
Category Manufacturing, &, Operations Job ID R-43371
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Sun Pharma is the world’s fourth largest generics company with presence in Specialty, Generics and Consumer Healthcare products. Supported by more than 40 manufacturing facilities, we provide high-quality medicines, trusted by healthcare professionals and patients, to more than 100 countries across the globe. Over the last two decades, Sun Pharma has established itself as a leading player in the generics market in the U.S., and we are rapidly ramping up our presence in the specialty branded market with a focus on dermatology, ophthalmology and onco-dermatology. 

Job Summary:

Provides ongoing support for manufacturing and quality control instruments.  Responsible for installing, maintaining, testing, repairing, and calibrating a diverse range of electrical and mechanical equipment while adhering to good manufacturing practices.

Area Of Responsibility:

  • Calibrate instruments such as, RO systems, WFI stills, clean steam generators, Autoclaves, CIP systems, lab equipment, and manufacturing equipment.
  • Perform scheduled, new and emergency calibrations activities with vendors on all critical process equipment and lab instrumentation ensuring compliance with SOPs and cGMPs
  • Maintain calibration records and instrument tagging
  • Basic knowledge on cleanroom classifications, and HEPA and cleanroom certification
  • Write Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Must be proficient in troubleshooting instrument control loops like temperatures, pressure, flow controllers etc…
  • Follow all environmental, health, and safety requirements and protocols
  • Proficient at reading and understanding schematics, logic ladder diagrams, and P&IDs
  • Assist in change control documentation and deviation notifications
  • Write initial deviations using the QMS system
  • Perform new instrument and equipment introduction using the qualified CMMS
  • Assist in troubleshooting instrumentation issues as needed
  • Assist in performing maintenance on lab instrumentation and manufacturing equipment
  • Coordinate inventory for spare parts used on critical instruments
  • Support operations during 1st shift, and be available after hours as needed to support the business

Work Conditions:

  • Office
  • Lab
  • Manufacturing area/clean room area
  • Maintenance Shop
  • Exposure to noise, hot and cold, outside elements, some radiation

Physical Requirements:

  • Stand, sit, walk, stoop, climb, use hands and fingers to  handle or feel, reach with hands and arms
  • Close and distance vision, talk, hear
  • Wears personal protection equipment - safety glasses, gloves, gowning
  • Use of autoclave
  • Operates computer/office machines
  • Exposure to noise
  • Lift up to 25 lbs.

Travel Estimate: Up to     0   %

Education and Job Qualification:

  • High school diploma or equivalent is required
  • Associate degree in STEM preferred
  • Journeyman Certified Electronic Technician certification from an accredited agency is preferred
  • Certified Control Systems Technician Level 1 from an accredited agency is preferred
  • Work under general supervision, utilizing some clearly described procedures and/or general technical knowledge
  • Good organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
  • Excellent verbal, writing and interpersonal communication skills

Experience:

  • Minimum 4+ years related experience preferred
  • Experience in temperature, pressure, flow (liquid & gas), pH, conductivity, humidity, lab instrumentation controllers, depyrogenation oven, freeze dryer, steam generators, steam boilers, air compressor, vacuum pumps, and lab instrumentation
  • Experience soldering, use of DMM, and oscilloscopes
  • Knowledge of pharmaceutical-manufacturing/lab instrumentation environment
  • Experience utilizing quality manage systems like Trackwise, EDMS, MasterControl, or equivalent
  • Strong knowledge of Blue Mountain calibration software or equivalent
  • Thorough understanding of metrology principles defined in ASNI/NCSL required
  • Familiarity with FDA, cGMP, SOPs, ASNI/NCSL, EU and ISO standards
  • Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing process equipment and lab instrumentation

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).

Actual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience. In addition, this position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan, and may be eligible for the Long Term Incentive Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.

The compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company, or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees 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 the incumbent(s).

We provide equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, military or veteran status, generic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives:

Sun Pharmaceuticals (Sun) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Sun employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Sun. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral.

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