Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technician

We represent a US-based, development-stage biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Weston, Florida. The mission of the company is to harness the power of inhaled drug delivery to improve patient access to important therapies and develop treatments for serious diseases where therapeutic options are significantly lacking. They develop multiple inhaled approaches, including metered-dose inhalers, soft-mist inhalers, and dry powder inhalers.

Conducts laboratory activities including formulation and manufacturing process development, manufacturing process scale-up and process transfer activities across equipment, manufacturing scales and sites. Conducts manufacture of lab scale R&D, pilot scale, pivotal scale and commercial scale batches. Contribute towards installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment and interface with equipment vendors. Contribute towards development of orally inhaled and nasal drug products (OINDPs) by following regulatory guidelines, industry best practices, US FDA cGMPs, and other relevant guidelines. Contribute towards the development and evaluation of new formulation manufacturing technologies where required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Conducts standard and advanced laboratory activities including formulation and manufacturing process development, manufacturing process scale-up and process transfer activities across equipment, manufacturing scales and sites.

· Conducts manufacture of lab scale R&D, pilot scale, pivotal scale and commercial scale batches by following written documentation.

· Contribute towards installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment and interface with equipment vendors.

· Contribute towards development of orally inhaled and nasal drug products (OINDPs) by following regulatory guidelines, industry best practices, US FDA cGMPs, and other relevant guidelines.

· Document and report all laboratory and manufacturing activities according to cGMPs and company’s SOPs.

· Work and communicate effectively with other functional groups and across global respiratory R&D sites.

· Establish and maintain effective relationships with team members.

· Conduct lab work in accordance with SOPs; follow company safety rules and procedures.

· Comply with all Corporate guidelines and policies.

Qualification Requirements

· High school diploma with 5 years of work experience.

· A relevant degree, certification, or license may be required.

· Experience as a technician in the manufacture of pharmaceutical products.

· Experience in the manufacture of tablets, capsules, injectables, ophthalmics, other sterile products is preferred.

· A driver's license.

· Ability to multitask and liaise with professionals in different fields.

· Ability to explain problems simply and clearly.

· Proficiency in MS Office.

· Exercise independent judgement and discretion.

· Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.

· Ability to follow health and safety regulations.

· Excellent mathematical and problem-solving skills.