Assoc. Tech, Operations

Job Description

Manufacturing Excellence

Routine Operation

• Responsible for completing all assigned pharmaceutical operations, ensuring accurate documentation completion on modules

• Meet performance metrics of the assigned operations

• Provides timely and accurate information to visual boards

• Responsible for maintaining good facility housekeeping

• Effectively communicates during shift handover

Non Routine Operation / Campaign turnaround Activities

• Performs equipment cleaning/maintenance/calibration on any 1 of 3 modules: Micronization/Blending/Filling and supports equipment cleaning for all operations

• Responsible to support IQ/OQ/PQ when assigned

Event, Atypical Investigations

- Provide detailed information for all events and atypical to assist in notification /investigation.

- Responsible to escalate pharm Operations issues to appropriate level when required

- Support in data collection to assist investigations

Continuous Improvement

• Responsible to participant in Kaizen events in pharm operations in accordance with Kaizen plans when assigned

Qualification:

- A Diploma or Technical School graduate with back ground in operations and maintenance in pharmaceutical environment

- Must be will to work in 12 hours rotating shift (day/night)

Experience:

1 to 3 years of working experience.

Other Personal Attributes*:

- Strong back ground in operation of chemical/pharmaceutical systems including hands on experience

- Understand safety procedures/practices.

- Familiarized with cGMP working environment

- Has a good writing and communication skill

 

Required Skills:

Chemical Plant Operations, Chemical Plant Operations, Cleanroom Gowning, CNC Operations, Computer Literacy, Conventional Machining, Drilling Machines, Equipment Set Up, General Safety, Maintenance Management, Material Selection, Operation Maintenance, Operations Management, Operations Support, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Process Improvements, Production Management, Production Scheduling, Product Safety, Quality Monitoring, Safety Management, Safety Procedures, Safety Protocols, Safety Standards, Shift Work {+ 1 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Job Posting End Date:

08/15/2026

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