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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operator I

Catalent Pharma Solutions

Kansas City, MOOnsitePosted 11 days ago
Full TimeEntry LevelManufacturing & CMCCDMO
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Summary

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.

Job description

Position Summary

  • Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:00AM – 2:30PM
  • 100% onsite

The Role

  • Responsible for ensuring cGMP compliance, general good housekeeping, informing Senior Pharmaceutical Technician or Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Lead of work orders to be placed for processing rooms and equipment within core group.
  • Ensures 5S standards are met and maintained. Ensure that the facility is kept "tour ready" at all times and people/material/flow/cleaning and zone concepts are maintained at all times.
  • Associate Pharmaceutical Technician should have high ability to learn batch records to ensure clarity and drive accuracy for processing. Ensure that training is up to date and progressing for core group requirements with direction from Senior Pharmaceutical Technician or Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Lead. Ensure that assigned operational areas are processing under GMP conditions and applicable SOP's are being strictly followed.
  • Provides information to support core group metrics and efficiency increases.
  • Focuses on building proficiency with business critical equipment within core group while maintaining high quality standards.
  • Follows all Catalent safety procedures and identifies/communicates the necessary adjustments to address potential safety concerns. Will also ensure the proper use of PPE (Personal Protection Equipment).
  • Ability to wear a PAPR (Powered Air Purifying Respirator) during manufacturing when required. Ability to wear required gowning required to work in the GMP manufacturing areas.
  • Operating safely in a dynamic environment which includes mobile and fixed equipment and changing conditions while completing job tasks that range from simple to complex and/or multi-tasking. Must be capable of wearing steel-toed safety shoes for 8 to 12 hours a day, depending on duration of the shift.
  • Other duties, as assigned

The Candidate

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • 0-3 years of experience with Pharma or cGMP manufacturing environment preferred.
  • Equipment process and framework knowledge. Have working knowledge of basic hand tools. Basic computer skills.
  • Knowledge of cGMP, FDA, MHRA and DEA guidelines and how to apply them effectively. Knowledge of Solid Dosage manufacturing preferred.
  • Must be able to manage priorities and projects prioritizing effectively. Capability to work in a matrix organization.
  • Maintains current knowledge of cGMP regulations and regulatory trends as they pertain to the stated responsibilities
  • Individuals may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • 0-3 years of experience with Pharma or cGMP manufacturing environment preferred
  • Equipment process and framework knowledge
  • Working knowledge of basic hand tools
  • Basic computer skills
  • Knowledge of cGMP, FDA, MHRA and DEA guidelines
  • Knowledge of Solid Dosage manufacturing preferred
  • Must be able to manage priorities and projects prioritizing effectively
  • Capability to work in a matrix organization
  • Maintains current knowledge of cGMP regulations and regulatory trends
  • Ability to wear a PAPR during manufacturing when required
  • Ability to wear required gowning in GMP manufacturing areas
  • Capable of wearing steel-toed safety shoes for 8 to 12 hours a day
  • May be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision
  • 401(k) Matching
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Wellness Perks
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Perkspot 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.

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