Role Overview: The company is seeking a dedicated and skilled Manufacturing Operator specializing in Solid Dosage forms. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, or food & beverage manufacturing units, specifically supporting processes such as granulation, blending, compression, and encapsulation. This role is integral to ensuring the production of high-quality oral solid dosage products.
Key Responsibilities
Operate and maintain equipment used in the manufacturing processes of granulation, blending, compression, and encapsulation.
Ensure the uniformity and stability of dosage forms by adhering to precise granulation processes.
Perform blending operations to achieve a homogenous mixture of powders or granules.
Execute compression tasks to form solid, cohesive tablets, ensuring they meet specified hardness, friability, and disintegration properties.
Carry out encapsulation procedures to fill capsules with the appropriate drug formulations.
Monitor and document manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and regulatory standards.
Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency.
Collaborate with the quality control team to ensure products meet quality standards.
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
Qualifications
Experience: Minimum 1 Years of hands-on experience in granulation, blending, compression, and encapsulation processes.
Industry Background: Must currently be working in a pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, or food & beverage manufacturing unit.
Technical Skills: Proficient in operating and maintaining manufacturing equipment related to oral solid dosage forms.
Knowledge: Understanding of GMP, SOPs, and regulatory compliance in a manufacturing setting.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical training or certification in pharmaceutical manufacturing is a plus.
Visa Status: Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.
Required Skills
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality products.
Ability to follow detailed instructions and standard operating procedures.
Excellent problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting equipment issues.
Effective communication skills for collaboration with team members and supervisors.
Physical ability to handle manufacturing tasks, including standing for extended periods and lifting materials as needed.
Illustration Processes
Granulation:
Forming granules from powdery or solid substances to enhance the flow properties and stability of the dosage form.
Includes wet granulation (using a liquid binder) and dry granulation (compaction without a liquid).
Blending:
Combining different powders or granules to create a uniform mixture, ensuring even distribution of the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API).
Compression:
Compacting the blended powder into tablets using a tablet press, ensuring the tablets have the required hardness, friability, and disintegration properties.
Encapsulation:
Filling capsules with the powder or granular form of a drug, using hard or soft gelatin capsules based on formulation requirements.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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