Job Description
Working closely with Senior Packaging Technicians, work within a team environment to execute clinical packaging and labeling activities, including material, room and equipment staging, execution and documentation of operations, and room clearance and cleaning. Perform visual inspection of rooms and equipment post-cleaning. Provide hands-on training for new employees. Support additional operational activities in support of sampling and material transfer. Performs all tasks related to clinical label printing production. Maintain training and compliance with site safety and quality requirements.
This role is part of a shift, with specific requirements for start and stop times and requires onsite presence five days a week.
General Responsibilities:
Maintain cGMP and safety training to site requirements.
Follow cGMP, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and safety requirements in all activities.
Report potential quality events, non-conformance to GMPs/SOPs when observed.
Ensure all paperwork is properly executed using Good Documentation Practices
Occasional overtime and weekend work may be requested.
Interact with employees within own department as well as frequent interactions with employees from other groups/departments.
Warehouse-specific Responsibilities:
Perform incoming material receipt, clinical site drug returns and sample management.
Receive, inspect and store all warehouse inventory.
Execute sample collection activities.
Perform inventory functions such as weekly replenishment, posting of Excess & Obsolete inventory and min/max changes.
Coordinate and execute discard process for, but not limited to, expired and non-available inventory.
Process order management and material staging in support of packaging/labeling work centers.
Emergency cold vault coverage, when needed.
Perform regular cycle counts, ensuring system inventory accuracy.
Manages shipping activities, freight and logistics functions (pick, pack, label, schedule, ship)
May be assigned to coordinate and/or prioritize warehouse activities.
Documentation:
Creation of Packaging documents according to SOPs.
Ensures correct documentation of transactions within SAP.
Documentation according to Good Documentation Practice (GDP) Guideline.
Check of correct content of written Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) documents.
Education:
Experience & Skills:
Requirements:
Ability to repetitively lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 lbs. required for Packaging and Warehouse roles.
Ability to quickly learn new systems required.
Demonstrate competency and in-depth knowledge of all processes, methods and procedures related to GMP environment and area-specific tasks.
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Expected salary range:
$53,200 - 83,800
Available benefits include bonus eligibility, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. For Washington State Jobs, a summary of benefits is listed here.
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
10%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable
Shift:
1st - Day
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
n/a
