Overview TekWissen Group is a workforce management provider throughout the USA and many other countries worldwide. The job opportunity below is for one of our clients specializing in biotechnology product development services. Our client is dedicated to supplying laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies, and services essential in healthcare, scientific research, safety, and education. As the global leader in serving the field of science, our client boasts an annual revenue of around $40 billion with a mission to empower customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Our client's global team is committed to delivering an unparalleled blend of cutting-edge technologies, convenient procurement options, and pharmaceutical services under their industry-leading brands. Position: Packaging Technician 1 Location: Mount Prospect, IL, 60056 Duration: 12 Months Job Type: Contract Work Type: Onsite Shift: Monday-Thursday, 3:15pm- 1:45AM Position Objective: What will you do?
- Labels, assembles and packages pharmaceutical products.
- Performs manual or automated filling and packaging of blistered and bottled pharmaceutical products.
- Accurately counts and prepares packaging components to ensure accurate accountabilities prior to and at the completion of a job order.
- Ensures quality and productivity requirements are met.
- Cleans packaging rooms and machinery in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Principles (cGMPs).
- Applies Good Manufacturing Principles (GMP) in all areas of responsibility, including following regulations and activities in a safe and efficient manner.
How will you get here? Education
- High school diploma, or GED, combined with the ability to read, write and complete basic mathematics calculations
Experience and Skills
- Must have basic computer skills.
- This position requires hand-eye coordination, manual and finger dexterity, attention to detail, the ability to perform repetitive tasks, and ability to learn new tasks with assistance from supervisors and fellow employees.
- Must be able to meet physical requirements stated in the Essential Job Functions with little or no exceptions or assistance
- Must meet vision requirements for this position (i.e. color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus)
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Certification, including but not limited to filtering face masks, PAPR, N- 95 masks, half face masks and safety glasses is required for this position.
- Must be able and willing to work in cold environments - refrigerator and freezer.
- Demonstrates and promotes values of Integrity Intensity, Innovation and Involvement.
- Comply with all safety regulations and conduct all activities in a safe, efficient manner.
- Cleans packaging rooms and machinery in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Principles (cGMPs).
- Performs manual or automated assembly, filling, packaging and labeling of pharmaceutical products.
- Ensures adherence to specifications and the highest quality standards.
- Accepts or rejects in-process clinical supplies and drug products according to acceptability standards determined by Good Manufacturing Principles, customer requirements, and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Works with other departments to perform in-process inspections and other necessary tasks.
- Performs counts of incoming and completed components and drug product to ensure accuracy and accountability.
- Performs tasks that may be verified by an independent individual or may perform inspection/verifications of work performed by others.
- Uses stationery and/or hand-held machinery in multiple operations.
- Must be able to work in both primary and secondary rooms.
- Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
- Some weekday, weekend and holiday overtime may be required.
TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.