Pharmaceutical Technician II

Role overview

This position supports pharmaceutical manufacturing activities in a regulated production environment. The technician will be trained for assigned tasks and must carry them out in line with cGMP, company procedures, departmental SOPs, and safety requirements.

Work schedule

The role follows a 12-hour night shift pattern.

Work environment and safety conditions

The work setting includes cleanroom operations and cold-storage areas, including freezers at -22 degrees F / -6 degrees C. Strict GMP and contamination-control rules apply. Personal items and cosmetics such as hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, visible piercings, facial hair, and contact lenses are not permitted. Prescriptive glasses will be provided where needed. The role may also involve office work and handling hazardous or toxic materials.

Key duties

• Run and set up pharmaceutical production equipment, including sterile filling lines, autoclaves, parts and vial washers, depyrogenation tunnel, formulation systems, HMI controls, automatic CIP/SIP systems, and inspection and packaging equipment such as AVIM, labelling, and cartoning machines.
• Carry out formulation work for production batches according to the approved batch record and SOPs, including dispensing and handling drug substances and excipients.
• Handle parts preparation, washing, and sterilization for production use.
• Pack finished product and move it to freezer storage following the required procedures.
• Complete all required training before performing any assigned task.
• Use validated aseptic techniques for all aseptic operations.
• Clean and maintain production equipment and classified manufacturing areas as required by SOPs and batch records.
• Maintain batch records and logbooks accurately and on time, following GDP requirements.
• Move materials needed for manufacturing batches in accordance with approved procedures.
• Prepare filters for testing and perform filter integrity testing (FIT) as required.
• Load and unload batches or equipment during production activities.
• Monitor consumable stock levels and notify the Manager or Lead Technician when replenishment is needed.
• Support safety, quality, EHS, business compliance, cGMP, and other compliance-related activities.
• Work strictly to standard operating procedures and escalate any quality issue or anomaly immediately.
• Perform visual inspection, labelling, packaging, in-process sampling, and in-process checks on finished and semi-finished drug products.
• Take on any other duties assigned by the Manager.

Education and experience

Applicants should have at least an O Level, NITEC/ITE qualification, or a diploma in a relevant field. Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred, with 1 to 2 years of relevant experience stated. A broader background of 3 to 5 years’ work experience in any industry is also mentioned. Candidates must be able to work rotating shifts and show a strong interest in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Knowledge and working style

The ideal candidate should understand safe working practices and cGMP, work well in a team, and be motivated to build a career in the pharmaceutical sector.