Manufacturing Technician I

💰 $3,200 - $5,120 (Est.) 📍 San Diego 🕐 5 days ago

Job Description

Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required
Ability to work in a regulated environment (GMP/FDA/DEA/OSHA) and strictly follow procedures
Ability to read, write, and comprehend reports, technical and cGMP documents as well as correspondence
A team player with a positive attitude and able to take initiative
Superior attention to detail, safety, quality and customer requirements is critical
Ability to multitask and proactively utilize critical thinking skills
Relocation Assistance is NOT available for this position
Physical Requirements: On an average 8-hour day this position requires the ability to walk, sit and 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 including reading of written documents, visual inspection of materials and use of computer monitor screen frequently
dynamic pace
Benefits
The annual pay range for this position in California is $40,000 – $46,000 annually
The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc
Catalent is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states
Awesome employee activities: Movie Day, Monthly Birthday Celebrations, Friday Bagel Breakfast, On-site Fitness Center with machines, on-site yoga and HIIT classes, Sponsored Sports Teams, and several other company-sponsored events that encourages positive employee comradery, which contributes to effectively building positive employee relationships, overall creating a positive work environment
Environmentally friendly green initiatives with on-site practices as well as regularly participating in Beach Clean-up activities for community engagement
Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process
Competitive salary with bonus potential
Generous 401K match and Paid Time Off accrual
Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment
152 hours of PTO + 10 paid holidays
Positive and fast-paced working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative and dynamic
Tuition Reimbursement – Let us help you finish your degree or earn a new one!
WellHub program to promote overall physical wellness
Perkspot - offers exclusive or private discounts from approximately +00+ merchants in a wide array of categories
Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career!
Responsibilities
The Manufacturing Technician I will be responsible for conducting cGMP manufacturing of solid oral and liquid oral pharmaceutical dosage forms for Phase I and Phase II clinical trials
Under the direction of the Manufacturing Supervisor or Team Lead, the Manufacturing Technician will work hands on, in their designated production suite, with a variety of manufacturing production equipment and technologies
Daily responsibilities vary and include production equipment set up, weighing of materials, sieve and blending activities, spray drying, milling, granulation, mixing, roller compaction, submitting samples, encapsulation, tableting, coating and packaging
This is a full-time hourly position on 1st shift Monday-Friday with hours of 7:30am-4pm, though these hours may vary in order to meet the needs of the production schedule
Responsible for manufacturing of cGMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) products, following SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures), and providing accurate documentation in production batch records
Provides guidance and training for junior operators
Operates automated or semi-automated equipment
Prepares materials and equipment for production
Supports equipment cleaning verification and validation activities
Other duties as assigned
Job description
Manufacturing Technician I (1st shift)

Position Summary:

Catalent is a global, high-growth, public company and a leading partner for the pharmaceutical industry in the development and manufacturing of new treatments for patients worldwide. Your talents, ideas, and passion are essential to our mission: to help people live better, healthier lives.

Catalent Pharma Solutions in San Diego is a premier pharmaceutical chemistry development and manufacturing organization supporting the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. We focus on bringing client drug compounds from discovery to the clinic with services that include analytical development, pre-formulation testing, formulation development, GMP manufacturing and stability storage and testing as well as Clinical Supply Services. At Catalent San Diego, we recruit and develop exceptional individuals with a passion for science and determination to excel. We offer a technically challenging and stimulating environment and the opportunity to learn from the best.

Catalent Pharma Solutions in San Diego is currently hiring a Manufacturing Technician I on 1st shift. The Manufacturing Technician I will be responsible for conducting cGMP manufacturing of solid oral and liquid oral pharmaceutical dosage forms for Phase I and Phase II clinical trials. Under the direction of the Manufacturing Supervisor or Team Lead, the Manufacturing Technician will work hands on, in their designated production suite, with a variety of manufacturing production equipment and technologies. Daily responsibilities vary and include production equipment set up, weighing of materials, sieve and blending activities, spray drying, milling, granulation, mixing, roller compaction, submitting samples, encapsulation, tableting, coating and packaging.

This is a full-time hourly position on 1st shift Monday-Friday with hours of 7:30am-4pm, though these hours may vary in order to meet the needs of the production schedule.

Catalent is committed to a Patient First culture through excellence in quality and compliance, and to the safety of every patient, consumer, and Catalent employee.

The Role:
• Responsible for manufacturing of cGMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) products, following SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures), and providing accurate documentation in production batch records.
• Provides guidance and training for junior operators.
• Operates automated or semi-automated equipment.
• Prepares materials and equipment for production.
• Supports equipment cleaning verification and validation activities.
• Other duties as assigned.



The Candidate:
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• To qualify for the Tech I level, no experience is required in pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing, but mechanical and technical aptitude or prior work experience within a regulated environment is preferred.
• Ability to work in a regulated environment (GMP/FDA/DEA/OSHA) and strictly follow procedures.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend reports, technical and cGMP documents as well as correspondence.
• A team player with a positive attitude and able to take initiative. Superior attention to detail, safety, quality and customer requirements is critical. Ability to multitask and proactively utilize critical thinking skills.
• Relocation Assistance is NOT available for this position.
• Physical Requirements: On an average 8-hour day this position requires the ability to walk, sit and 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 including reading of written documents, visual inspection of materials and use of computer monitor screen frequently.

Pay:
• The annual pay range for this position in California is $40,000 – $46,000 annually. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

Why you should join Catalent:
• Awesome employee activities: Movie Day, Monthly Birthday Celebrations, Friday Bagel Breakfast, On-site Fitness Center with machines, on-site yoga and HIIT classes, Sponsored Sports Teams, and several other company-sponsored events that encourages positive employee comradery, which contributes to effectively building positive employee relationships, overall creating a positive work environment.
• Environmentally friendly green initiatives with on-site practices as well as regularly participating in Beach Clean-up activities for community engagement.
• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process. Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives.
• Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on Diversity and Inclusion.
• Competitive salary with bonus potential. Generous 401K match and Paid Time Off accrual. Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment.
• 152 hours of PTO + 10 paid holidays.
• Positive and fast-paced working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative and dynamic.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Let us help you finish your degree or earn a new one!
• WellHub program to promote overall physical wellness.
• Perkspot - offers exclusive or private discounts from approximately +00+ merchants in a wide array of categories.

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.

personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

Visit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities.

Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to [email protected]. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.

Important Security Notice to U.S. Job Seekers:

Catalent NEVER asks candidates to provide any type of payment, bank details, photocopies of identification, social security number or other highly sensitive personal information during the offer process, and we NEVER do so via email or social media. If you receive any such request, DO NOT respond— it is a fraudulent request. Please forward such requests to [email protected] for us to investigate with local authorities.

California Job Seekers can find our California Job Applicant Notice HERE.

💡 Quick Summary

Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Manufacturing Technician I position is now open for candidates interested in the Manufacturing Jobs sector. This role in San Diego offers a professional environment and growth potential.

Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Manufacturing Jobs is a plus.

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Company Name: Catalent

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