Compounder II - ASPEX (3rd Shift)

Job description

Job Description

**This position is for a Sunday through Thursday OR Tuesday through Saturday schedule with the expectation of working 3rd shift hours**

Produce sterile product in accordance with applicable standards (e.g., cGMP, SOPs).

Safety/Housekeeping – Keep work areas clean and free of hazards or dangerous conditions
• Follow department and company safety guidelines
• Perform duties in accordance with Health, Safety, and Environmental standards
• Participate in site safety programs
• Perform routine cleaning to maintain compounding areas
• Identify and report safety hazards or unsafe behavior

Planning – Plan work activities in accordance with production schedule, and shifting priorities
• Verify production schedule to determine and adjust activities according to production priorities
• Ensure that materials/equipment needed for production is available
• Coordinate work activities with coworkers, making good use of downtime

Technical – Produce sterile products, in accordance with applicable standards and procedures (cGMP, SOPs, etc.)
• Strictly adhere to Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Current Good Documentation Practices (cGDP), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and report all discrepancies immediately
• Accurately and completely document activities in MBR’s, checklists, and all other compounding documents
• Manufacture bulk pharmaceutical products
• Set up equipment and perform CIP (clean in place), SIP (steam in place), mixing, filter integrity test, bulk sterilization, and sterile transfers according to SOPs, MBRs, and associated documents for assigned work area,
• Accurately weigh chemicals for production, domestic, international and R&D uses.
• Verify sanitization of work areas
• Prepare, clean, and sterilize equipment used for manufacturing of bulk product. Perform aseptic powder additions and slurry transfers to sterile bulk pharmaceutical products
• Prepare powders for contract sterilization
• Prepare and sterilize ancillary equipment with a steam autoclave Complete required documentation (MBRs, SOPs, log books, etc.) in accordance with cGMP and cGDP
• Troubleshoot problems with equipment/processes, alerting maintenance or supervisors as needed
• Perform pH titrations
• Use computerized systems (ARMS, SCADA,POMS, PLC’s) in manufacturing and documenting activities

Team – Collaborate with co-workers to meet business objectives and enhance team capability
• Share knowledge and experience with co-workers to develop team’s overall capability.
• Develop personal knowledge and skill, continuously learn
• Adapt schedule to flexible work hours
• Sponsor/train coworkers who are new to the team
• Be flexible with respect to job assignments, work schedules and overtime
• Behave in accordance with company values and behaviors

Interfaces – Coordinate with other shifts and departments to ensure smooth execution of work
• Communicate and work with Quality Assurance on product quality issues and compliance activities
• Communicate and work with Maintenance to resolve problems with equipment
• Exchange accurate and complete information regarding production with supervisor, other shifts, and other departments
• Communicate and work with Production to ensure efficient CIP/SIP and flush flow of materials and products to/from warehouse
Posting Title

Compounder II - ASPEX (3rd Shift)

Desired profile

Minimum requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
3 Years of Relevant Experience
Job Type

Full Time
Country

USA
Work Location

Fort Worth, TX
Functional Area

Technical Operations
Division

ALCON
Business Unit

MFG/TECH OPERATIONS AL
Employment Type

Regular
Company/Legal Entity

Alcon Research, Ltd.
EEO Statement

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.