Process Technician
Catalent Pharma Solutions
Summary
We have an opportunity for a Process Technician to join our team. In this role, you will operate production lines, perform equipment setups, and ensure machines meet manufacturer specifications. You will help reduce process variability, minimize downtime, and support continuous improvement projects. This position plays a key role in maintaining high-quality output and efficient production operations.
Job description
Position Summary
We have an opportunity for a Process Technician to join our team. In this role, you will operate production lines, perform equipment setups, and ensure machines meet manufacturer specifications. You will help reduce process variability, minimize downtime, and support continuous improvement projects. This position plays a key role in maintaining high-quality output and efficient production operations.
Shift: Monday through Thursday, 6am-6:30pm. Location: Manassas, VA 100% Onsite.
The Role
- Operate production line to maximize production with high-quality output.
- Follow standardized work to perform equipment setups and manage equipment change parts.
- Understand and follow all cGMP and SOP regulations.
- Perform detailed cleaning of encapsulation change parts using various cleaning solutions.
- Accurately complete all applicable documentation pertaining to daily tasks.
- Monitor key change part parameters in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- Provide technical troubleshooting to investigate alignment, production, and setup issues.
- Provide data and possible solutions for setup-related process requests.
- Act as a team member to build cross-functional collaboration.
- Manage setup schedule to minimize production downtime.
- Monitor and build a strong safety culture.
- Identify hazards and support countermeasure implementation.
- Other duties as assigned.
The Candidate
Minimum Requirements
- High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required.
- Ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems.
- Knowledge of mechanical systems and components.
- Understanding of equipment used in manufacturing.
- Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, manufacturing operators, customers, staff, and other personnel.
- Ability to provide detailed documentation of daily activities.
- Ability to use calibrated measurement tools.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
- Experience with Microsoft Office.
- Performing setup and alignment tasks on all necessary equipment and machinery, including operation of hand-held and specialty tools.
- Transporting tools, carts, and required items to and from appropriate areas while maintaining a safe and orderly work environment.
- Working in industrial settings requiring kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, overhead reach, pushing, pulling, and tool use.
- Positioning equipment for setup, including handling items from 1 to 15 lbs. and larger equipment requiring multiple personnel for lifts over 50 lbs.
- Operating appropriate work saver equipment safely in a dynamic environment.
- Wearing required safety gear such as eye protection, lab coats, hair and beard nets, and steel-toed safety shoes.
- Following plant safety and hazardous material procedures.
- Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions (rain, heat, cold, snow).
Preferred Skills & Background
- Associate’s degree preferred.
- 3–5 years of prior experience in a technical manufacturing role focusing on mechanical alignment and changeover skills.
- Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or food manufacturing environments regulated by Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards preferred.
- Experience in food or nutraceutical manufacturing is a plus.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required.
- Ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems.
- Knowledge of mechanical systems and components.
- Understanding of equipment used in manufacturing.
- Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, manufacturing operators, customers, staff, and other personnel.
- Ability to provide detailed documentation of daily activities.
- Ability to use calibrated measurement tools.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
- Experience with Microsoft Office.
- Performing setup and alignment tasks on all necessary equipment and machinery, including operation of hand-held and specialty tools.
- Transporting tools, carts, and required items to and from appropriate areas while maintaining a safe and orderly work environment.
- Working in industrial settings requiring kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, overhead reach, pushing, pulling, and tool use.
- Positioning equipment for setup, including handling items from 1 to 15 lbs. and larger equipment requiring multiple personnel for lifts over 50 lbs.
- Operating appropriate work saver equipment safely in a dynamic environment.
- Wearing required safety gear such as eye protection, lab coats, hair and beard nets, and steel-toed safety shoes.
- Following plant safety and hazardous material procedures.
- Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions (rain, heat, cold, snow).
- Associate’s degree preferred.
- 3–5 years of prior experience in a technical manufacturing role focusing on mechanical alignment and changeover skills.
- Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or food manufacturing environments regulated by Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards preferred.
- Experience in food or nutraceutical manufacturing is a plus.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Engagement Activities
- Employee Resource Groups
- WellHub Program
- 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.