Cleanroom technician (Bloomsbury)
SPECTRAFORCE, Bloomsbury, NJ, United States
Position Title:
Compounding Pharmacy Technician I
Work Location:
Bloomsbury, NJ
Assignment Duration:
06 Months
Work Arrangement:
Onsite
Position Summary:
The Compounding Pharmacy Technician I position is responsible for compounding sterile preparations as per work instructions under pharmacist supervision and/or supervisor. In addition, this person assists in cleaning and maintenance of the work environment. At our organization, you will be an essential part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to expanding critical access to quality, affordable medication and data insights while promoting a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
Complies with all state and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy
Ensures cleaning and garbing policy is followed per site policies and procedures
Compounds all required types of sterile preparations accurately and in compliance with batch records
Operates all compounding equipment accurately and according to policy and procedure
Prepares work area and materials thoroughly prior to compounding
Compounds daily without fingertip growth during manual and semi-automated compounding operations
Performs cleaning of the clean room areas thoroughly and according to policy
Maintains a high degree of productivity within recommended guidelines
Conducts oneself in a professional manner and continually strive to improve efficiency
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of the job, completing all annual competencies and skills validations
Passes all initial and on-going validations and advanced complex media-fill verifications
Responsible for activities in production area(s) to meet goals, and quality objectives
Ensure all required documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner
Effectively integrates knowledge into job and continuously attains new knowledge
Understands and adheres to policies and procedures
Comply with 503B guidelines; cGMPs, and company standards
Other duties as assigned by Lead or Supervisor; Assist other areas as needed (picking and preparation operations, etc.)
Immediate notification to production supervision/management of deviations to established processes or procedures
Arrives at work as scheduled and notifies supervisors in a timely manner of any absences
Recognizes priorities and takes action; makes productive use of time
Other duties as assigned
Competence & Skill:
Manual dexterity and an eye for detail are essential for precise manipulations
Flexibility to don clean room garments and personal protective equipment (PPE)
Recognizes priorities and takes appropriate follow-up action
Ability to successfully interact with co-workers on various teams and at various levels to achieve desired outcomes
Good decision-making skills
Continually strive to improve efficiency without compromising quality
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with other departments within the organization and with people at all levels of the organization
Problem Solving: Understands how various issues affect each other and the outcome of projects; Improves upon existing approaches by seeking opportunities to creatively transform; mechanical aptitude a plus
Interpersonal Skills: Effectively and productively engages with others and establishes trust, credibility, and confidence with others
Customer Orientation: Listens to internal customers, ensures commitments are met, sets appropriate internal customer expectations
Qualifications Required:
Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required
Knowledgeable in ISO 5/7 environment cleanroom gowning
Basic mathematical skills, including knowledge of metric system and its unit conversion
Knowledge of aseptic techniques
Knowledge and demonstrated understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and how it applies to specific responsibilities and manufacturing operations
Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) preferred
Registered as a Pharmacy Technician in the posting state preferred
ACPE Sterile products certification preferred
IV bags and/or syringe compounding experience preferred
Working Conditions & Physical Demands:
Intermittent walking and sitting to perform job functions; however, ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time may be necessary
Ability to perform the following physical activities: stooping, reaching, standing, grasping, walking, feeling, talking, and hearing
Cleanroom garments and personal protective equipment will be required in designated areas which cover head, parts of the face, core body, and arms/legs/feet
Makeup, gum, nail polish, jewelry or other potential microbial sources are prohibited in controlled areas
Clean room environment is an enclosed, restricted space, with controlled air pressure and temperature conditions
Use of chemicals, and exposure to sanitization agents are expected
Ability to exert and lift to 40 pounds of force frequently, and/or to constantly lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
Off shift and weekend work will be required
Compounding Pharmacy Technician I
Work Location:
Bloomsbury, NJ
Assignment Duration:
06 Months
Work Arrangement:
Onsite
Position Summary:
The Compounding Pharmacy Technician I position is responsible for compounding sterile preparations as per work instructions under pharmacist supervision and/or supervisor. In addition, this person assists in cleaning and maintenance of the work environment. At our organization, you will be an essential part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to expanding critical access to quality, affordable medication and data insights while promoting a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
Complies with all state and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy
Ensures cleaning and garbing policy is followed per site policies and procedures
Compounds all required types of sterile preparations accurately and in compliance with batch records
Operates all compounding equipment accurately and according to policy and procedure
Prepares work area and materials thoroughly prior to compounding
Compounds daily without fingertip growth during manual and semi-automated compounding operations
Performs cleaning of the clean room areas thoroughly and according to policy
Maintains a high degree of productivity within recommended guidelines
Conducts oneself in a professional manner and continually strive to improve efficiency
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of the job, completing all annual competencies and skills validations
Passes all initial and on-going validations and advanced complex media-fill verifications
Responsible for activities in production area(s) to meet goals, and quality objectives
Ensure all required documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner
Effectively integrates knowledge into job and continuously attains new knowledge
Understands and adheres to policies and procedures
Comply with 503B guidelines; cGMPs, and company standards
Other duties as assigned by Lead or Supervisor; Assist other areas as needed (picking and preparation operations, etc.)
Immediate notification to production supervision/management of deviations to established processes or procedures
Arrives at work as scheduled and notifies supervisors in a timely manner of any absences
Recognizes priorities and takes action; makes productive use of time
Other duties as assigned
Competence & Skill:
Manual dexterity and an eye for detail are essential for precise manipulations
Flexibility to don clean room garments and personal protective equipment (PPE)
Recognizes priorities and takes appropriate follow-up action
Ability to successfully interact with co-workers on various teams and at various levels to achieve desired outcomes
Good decision-making skills
Continually strive to improve efficiency without compromising quality
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with other departments within the organization and with people at all levels of the organization
Problem Solving: Understands how various issues affect each other and the outcome of projects; Improves upon existing approaches by seeking opportunities to creatively transform; mechanical aptitude a plus
Interpersonal Skills: Effectively and productively engages with others and establishes trust, credibility, and confidence with others
Customer Orientation: Listens to internal customers, ensures commitments are met, sets appropriate internal customer expectations
Qualifications Required:
Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required
Knowledgeable in ISO 5/7 environment cleanroom gowning
Basic mathematical skills, including knowledge of metric system and its unit conversion
Knowledge of aseptic techniques
Knowledge and demonstrated understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and how it applies to specific responsibilities and manufacturing operations
Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) preferred
Registered as a Pharmacy Technician in the posting state preferred
ACPE Sterile products certification preferred
IV bags and/or syringe compounding experience preferred
Working Conditions & Physical Demands:
Intermittent walking and sitting to perform job functions; however, ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time may be necessary
Ability to perform the following physical activities: stooping, reaching, standing, grasping, walking, feeling, talking, and hearing
Cleanroom garments and personal protective equipment will be required in designated areas which cover head, parts of the face, core body, and arms/legs/feet
Makeup, gum, nail polish, jewelry or other potential microbial sources are prohibited in controlled areas
Clean room environment is an enclosed, restricted space, with controlled air pressure and temperature conditions
Use of chemicals, and exposure to sanitization agents are expected
Ability to exert and lift to 40 pounds of force frequently, and/or to constantly lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
Off shift and weekend work will be required