Manufacturing Technician II
Catalent Pharma Solutions
Summary
We have an opportunity for a Manufacturing Technician II to join our team. In this role, you will conduct GMP manufacturing of solid oral and liquid oral pharmaceutical dosage forms for Phase I and Phase II clinical trials. You will work with precision, ensuring compliance with SOPs and accurate documentation. This position offers the chance to contribute to critical clinical programs in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Job description
Position Summary
We have an opportunity for a Manufacturing Technician II to join our team. In this role, you will conduct GMP manufacturing of solid oral and liquid oral pharmaceutical dosage forms for Phase I and Phase II clinical trials. You will work with precision, ensuring compliance with SOPs and accurate documentation. This position offers the chance to contribute to critical clinical programs in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Shift: Monday - Friday 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM. Location: San Diego, CA. 100% Onsite.
The Role
- Manufacture GMP products, follow Standard Operating Procedures, and maintain accurate production batch records.
- Provide guidance and training for junior operators.
- Organize equipment layout and workflows for efficient and safe operations.
- Independently assemble, operate, and disassemble all basic equipment.
- Operate automated or semi-automated equipment.
- Prepare materials and equipment for production.
- Escalate production issues to engineering and production coordinators.
- Support equipment turnover, cleaning verification, and validation activities.
- Show strong initiative on the production floor by preparing equipment for upcoming processes and understanding overall equipment flow.
- Write production comments independently and escalate production-related issues to management, engineering, and coordinator groups as needed.
The Candidate
Minimum Requirements
- High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED).
- 1+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing, with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) experience required.
- On an average 8-hour day, ability to walk, sit, stand, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms at or above shoulder height and below waist height, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear, smell, and lift up to 40 pounds. Specific vision requirements include reading written documents, visual inspection of materials, and frequent use of a computer monitor screen.
Preferred Skills & Background
- Mechanical and technical aptitude or prior work experience within a regulated environment preferred.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED).
- 1+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing.
- Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) experience required.
- Ability to walk, sit, stand, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms at or above shoulder height and below waist height, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear, smell, and lift up to 40 pounds.
- Specific vision requirements include reading written documents, visual inspection of materials, and frequent use of a computer monitor screen.
- Mechanical and technical aptitude or prior work experience within a regulated environment preferred.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Resource Groups
- Wellness Program
- Onsite Fitness Center
- Yoga Classes
- Employee Discounts
Company overview
Catalent Pharma Solutions, now known as Catalent, Inc., is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) headquartered in Tampa, Florida. Founded in 2007 as a spin-off from Cardinal Health's pharmaceutical technologies segment, the company has grown into a major player in the pharmaceutical services industry. Catalent provides comprehensive drug development and manufacturing solutions including drug delivery technologies, formulation development, analytical testing, clinical and commercial manufacturing, clinical packaging, and supply chain services. The company operates over 50 facilities across four continents and has supported more than half of all FDA-approved products over the past decade. With approximately 16,900 employees, Catalent produces over 70 billion doses annually for more than 8,000 products, serving major pharmaceutical companies like Pfizer, Moderna, Novo Nordisk, and Bristol-Myers Squibb. In 2024, the company was acquired by Novo Holdings A/S for $16.5 billion, further strengthening its position in the global pharmaceutical manufacturing landscape.