Skills
pharmaceuticalProduction Operator
Job Description
Title : Production Operator II / III – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Location: Chantilly, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $76000/yr plus $3000 joining bonus
Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) & Company Benefits
- Training & Career Growth Opportunities
- Stable pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
Position Overview:
We are seeking experienced Production Operators II & III with strong OSD (Oral Solid Dosage) manufacturing experience to support pharmaceutical production operations in a cGMP-regulated environment. This role is responsible for operating manufacturing equipment, executing batch processes, maintaining compliance with SOPs and FDA regulations, and ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production.
Candidates should have hands-on experience in one or more areas including Compression, Encapsulation, Coating, Granulation, Blending, or Wurster Coating.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment for weighing, blending, granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating, drying, milling, and dispensing
- Perform equipment setup, cleaning, batch changeovers, and line clearance activities per SOPs
- Execute batch production processes and complete Batch Production Records (BPRs) accurately
- Conduct in-process quality checks, sampling, and documentation in compliance with cGMP and FDA standards
- Troubleshoot production and equipment issues to minimize downtime
- Maintain cleanroom, safety, and PPE compliance standards
- Support continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and process optimization initiatives
- Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to meet production schedules and quality goals
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- 2–5+ years of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience in OSD production
- Strong knowledge of cGMP, FDA regulations, and SOP compliance
- Experience with Compression, Encapsulation, Coating, Granulation, or Blending operations
- Hands-on experience with pharmaceutical equipment such as Fette tablet presses, MG2 encapsulation machines, Korsch XM 12, or similar
- Experience with Glatt, Pan Coating, or Wurster Coating preferred
- Ability to perform equipment cleaning, setup, and troubleshooting
- Strong documentation, communication, and teamwork skills
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, and wear required PPE
Preferred Skills:
- Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma knowledge
- Batch record documentation and QA/QC procedures
- Forklift certification (preferred)
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills