Job Details

The Manufacturing Technician will be responsible for performing routine tasks for the GMP manufacturing and packaging of pharmaceutical products at the Antares Pharma Minnesota Operations Facility (APMOF). The successful candidate will be familiar with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). This individual is responsible for the documentation and the hands-on execution of production activities related to assembly, final packaging, and inspection of manufactured pharmaceutical products. This individual operates in accordance with Antares Pharma policies and procedures, environmental, health, safety, and cGMP guidelines.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

These may include but are not limited to:
*    Responsible for quality of products and documentation.  Adheres to all manufacturing process and quality requirements. 
*    Receives and distributes materials and supplies in the manufacturing area.
*    Works with manual as well as automated equipment to complete assembly, final packaging, and inspection of pharmaceutical products.
*    Moves materials within the Production area. 
*    Responsible for maintaining uninterrupted loading/unloading of materials and assembled devices from multiple stations of an automated assembly process.
*    Interacts with automated equipment to perform basic fault resetting, monitoring of material inputs/outputs and entering setup/run information.
*    Completes assigned training prior to due dates.
*    Assembles products following all current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) and Work Instructions (WIs), while meeting manufacturing goals and metrics.
*    Ability to maintain accurate records following Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) guidelines including training files and shop floor paperwork.
*    Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

*    High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
*    1 year of experience in a medical and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing setting
*    An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered
*    Must be able to work in a controlled or clean room environment requiring special gowning.
*    Critical understanding of the importance of documentation and data traceability.
*    Must have the ability to work safely and responsibly in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
*    Familiarity with executing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in a manufacturing or assembling environment, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.
*    Demonstrates attention to detail.
*    Basic computer skills (Microsoft 365)
*    Working knowledge of Good Documentation and good Manufacturing Practices preferred.
*    Must be able to work well independently and in a team environment.
*    Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
*    Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
*    Able to perform physical activity such as standing for long periods of time, walking, and working with hands. 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Physical Activities: On a continuous basis, be at a desk for a long period of time; intermittently answer the telephone and type on a computer. Some walking and lifting up to 30 lbs. may be required.  The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.  

The physical requirements described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions and responsibilities of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of this job.

Laboratory Activities, if applicable: Biology and chemical laboratory environments experience needed.  Environmental health and safety requirements also apply.

Pay Rate: $24/hr