Production Technician, Packaging (3rd Shift)
Simtra BioPharma Solutions, Bloomington, IN, United States
Production Technician, Packaging (3rd Shift)
Bloomington, Indiana, United States
Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.
Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines
which are all directly injected into patients worldwide. As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra. We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.
While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging. Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.
Why join Team Simtra? Because we:
Make it HAPPEN
We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.
Make it TOGETHER
We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teamsso we can solve problems in new ways.
Make it RIGHT
We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.
Make it COUNT
We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make
taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.
This role:
The Production Technician III provides direct support to equipment in the Packaging production area. This support consists of the initial set-up of equipment prior to batch processing, changeover activities between batch processing, and troubleshooting during batch processing. A Production Technician III reports directly to the Finishing Supervisor, works with various cross-functional teams to maximize equipment efficiencies and provide ideas for continuous improvement opportunities. The Production Technician III must fully support operations on the production floor and communicate effectively with production team members.
The responsibilities:
Analyze machine/line downtime and efficiency information to respond to operational needs
Communicate equipment issues to subsequent shifts, Supervisor and appropriate personnel via electronic tech report
Evaluate and implement improvements to all processes associated with the equipment to increase efficiencies and reduce
Use all available data (downtime reports, OEE, etc.) to understand and target bottlenecks in the process
Initiate/complete work orders for equipment related problems
Provide recommendations and implement solutions to equipment/process challenges
Ensure all setup and changeover activities are complete and accurate, with an emphasis on achieving target changeover times
Evaluate changeover parts and ensure that appropriate repairs are made between uses or replacement parts are ordered
Provide training to Machine Operators for general equipment operation, setup, changeover and troubleshooting
Work with Finishing Training, Supervisors, Machine Operators, to evaluate and improve SOPs
Provide support during equipment qualification/validation
Desirable qualifications:
Associate's degree in a technical field
High school diploma or GED required with proven mechanical aptitude.
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and the ability to use enterprise software (examples include: Microsoft Dynamics, Veeva, Trackwise, etc.)
Physical / Safety Requirements:
Must be able to lift, push/pull, and carry up to 50 pounds
Required to stand for up to 8 hours per day, including constant standing for 2 hours at a time
Must be able to lift 20 pounds overhead
Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends
Use of hands and fingers to manipulate equipment is required
In return, you'll be eligible for:
Day One Benefits
Medical & Dental Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life and AD&D Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Spouse Life Insurance
Child Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
Time Off Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave and more
Adoption Reimbursement Program
Education Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program
Community and Volunteer Service Program
Employee Ownership Plan
Additional Benefits
Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Insurance Benefits
Vision Coverage
Accident
Critical Illness
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Identity Theft Protection
Legal and more
Onsite Campus Amenities
Workout Facility
Cafeteria
Credit Union
Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26
This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job. It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.
Simtra is an equal opportunity employer. Simtra evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
To learn more about Simtra's approach to data privacy, please review the Simtra Recruitment Platform Privacy Policy: Privacy Policy
Simtra BioPharma Solutions
Bloomington, Indiana, United States
Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.
Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines
which are all directly injected into patients worldwide. As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra. We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.
While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging. Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.
Why join Team Simtra? Because we:
Make it HAPPEN
We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.
Make it TOGETHER
We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teamsso we can solve problems in new ways.
Make it RIGHT
We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.
Make it COUNT
We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make
taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.
This role:
The Production Technician III provides direct support to equipment in the Packaging production area. This support consists of the initial set-up of equipment prior to batch processing, changeover activities between batch processing, and troubleshooting during batch processing. A Production Technician III reports directly to the Finishing Supervisor, works with various cross-functional teams to maximize equipment efficiencies and provide ideas for continuous improvement opportunities. The Production Technician III must fully support operations on the production floor and communicate effectively with production team members.
The responsibilities:
Analyze machine/line downtime and efficiency information to respond to operational needs
Communicate equipment issues to subsequent shifts, Supervisor and appropriate personnel via electronic tech report
Evaluate and implement improvements to all processes associated with the equipment to increase efficiencies and reduce
Use all available data (downtime reports, OEE, etc.) to understand and target bottlenecks in the process
Initiate/complete work orders for equipment related problems
Provide recommendations and implement solutions to equipment/process challenges
Ensure all setup and changeover activities are complete and accurate, with an emphasis on achieving target changeover times
Evaluate changeover parts and ensure that appropriate repairs are made between uses or replacement parts are ordered
Provide training to Machine Operators for general equipment operation, setup, changeover and troubleshooting
Work with Finishing Training, Supervisors, Machine Operators, to evaluate and improve SOPs
Provide support during equipment qualification/validation
Desirable qualifications:
Associate's degree in a technical field
High school diploma or GED required with proven mechanical aptitude.
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and the ability to use enterprise software (examples include: Microsoft Dynamics, Veeva, Trackwise, etc.)
Physical / Safety Requirements:
Must be able to lift, push/pull, and carry up to 50 pounds
Required to stand for up to 8 hours per day, including constant standing for 2 hours at a time
Must be able to lift 20 pounds overhead
Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends
Use of hands and fingers to manipulate equipment is required
In return, you'll be eligible for:
Day One Benefits
Medical & Dental Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life and AD&D Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Spouse Life Insurance
Child Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
Time Off Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave and more
Adoption Reimbursement Program
Education Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program
Community and Volunteer Service Program
Employee Ownership Plan
Additional Benefits
Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Insurance Benefits
Vision Coverage
Accident
Critical Illness
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Identity Theft Protection
Legal and more
Onsite Campus Amenities
Workout Facility
Cafeteria
Credit Union
Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26
This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job. It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.
Simtra is an equal opportunity employer. Simtra evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
To learn more about Simtra's approach to data privacy, please review the Simtra Recruitment Platform Privacy Policy: Privacy Policy
Simtra BioPharma Solutions