Manufacturing Technician - Equipment Prep

Job Description

Job Description

Why Stokes?

Stokes Healthcare is a privately-owned business comprised of two divisions : Stokes Pharmacy (503A pharmacy) and Epicur Pharma (503B facility). The two divisions operate out of separate facilities in Mount Laurel, NJ, following different regulations and are guided by different principles.

Stokes Pharmacy was founded in 1975. The pharmacy formulates custom prescription medicines for both humans and animals. The business has grown from a small, hometown operation in Medford, New Jersey, to a respected pharmacy serving the entire U.S., enabled by sophisticated online ordering and overnight shipping capabilities.

In 2016, Stokes Healthcare built a world-class facility (which became Epicur Pharma), as a testament to the commitment to providing the highest level of quality. Adding a unique offering to the veterinary industry, Epicur Pharma is an FDA Registered 503B Outsourcing Facility, producing drugs such as Tacrolimus Eyedrops, Buprenorphine Injection and Gabapentin tablets. Epicur follows Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) which are the same rules and regulations followed by commercial manufacturers.

Epicur Pharma is proud to be a pioneer in animal drug standards, offering the largest selection of manufactured drugs that are traditionally compounded. Epicur products are distributed directly to veterinary hospitals from our manufacturing facility and offered through Stokes Pharmacy for individual patient prescriptions.

Stokes Healthcare has built a reputation for unwavering quality and superb service by holding fast to the founders’ commitment to traditional craftsmanship, combined with today’s most advanced knowledge and technologies. In a field where many corporate-owned pharmacies try to compete on price, Stokes has always put safety and quality first because patients’ lives depend on it.

At Stokes, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, Health Reimbursement Account, Flexible Spending Account, 401(K) retirement savings plan with a generous employer match, a bonus program, paid holidays, paid time off (vacation and personal time), and an excellent working environment. We are conveniently located in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, just minutes from Philadelphia and the NJ shore.

Job Title

Manufacturing Technician – Equipment Prep

FLSA Status

Non-exempt

Salary

Starting at $20 / hour based on experience plus twice a year bonuses

Summary

The Manufacturing Technician-Equipment Prep is responsible the set-up, cleaning and packaging of materials and equipment that will be used for batch production, while following appropriate procedures in a clean and safe work environment meeting all cGMP, FDA, DEA, OSHA and other applicable regulations. This individual will work with other Equipment Prep Manufacturing Technicians under the direct supervision of the Manufacturing Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Practice current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDocP) at all times
• Work on basic to routine assignments following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Master Batch Records and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs)
• Report to Manufacturing Manager on a regular basis online performance and reports any issues that need to be resolved
• Prepare equipment and components for sterilization
• Properly operate processing equipment including autoclaves, ovens, dishwashers, and vial washers and document use in relevant logbook in accordance with GDocP
• Clean (manually and clean-in-place) and assemble glassware and equipment for production
• Perform clean-in-place and sterilization-in-place of tanks
• Coordinate with Supply Chain Technicians to ensure in-stock conditions of all consumables and manufacturing materials
• Refills supplies when necessary
• Complete and maintain documentation related to assigned work, including logbooks, batch records, etc.
• Properly use all equipment in the lab that is necessary for task
• Report all unusual, non-routine occurrences when performing tasks (NOE report)
• Ensure training is up-to-date and assist in training other technicians
• Demonstrate, at all times, safe work habits and maintain a safe work environment

Required Education and Experience

Competencies

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates primarily in a controlled laboratory environment. This position requires the use of standard office equipment, and frequent standing and walking.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Because of the nature of the business, work schedules may vary at times.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Disclaimer

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not designed to capture or illustrate a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.

AAP / EEO Statement

Stokes Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.