Production Technician I - Formulation 1st Shift

QuVa Pharma - Sugar Land, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Sugar Land, TX

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

Our Production Technician I - Formulation plays a vital role in ensuring the highest quality and safety standards of our pharmaceutical product. Once you complete our training, your responsibilities will include supporting daily manufacturing activities for non-sterile and sterile bulk/CSP operations. Your attention to detail and adherence to precise procedures will guarantee that our medications meet the highest standards of safety, efficacy, and quality, providing patients with the best possible care and outcomes. Turn your passion for precision and your commitment to quality into a meaningful impact on healthcare across the US.

Responsibilities

• Weighing of chemicals to support product formulation
• Formulation of bulk intermediate solutions
• Sterile filter integrity testing
• Clean Room cleaning and disinfection
• Perform equipment calibration checks
• Daily Supply list for respective area turned into receiving by scheduled time
• Open/close Formulation pods and ILP in accordance with work instructions and daily task lists

Requirements

• A High School diploma or equivalent
• Able to successfully complete a drug and background check
• Able and willing to walk, stoop, stand, bend, and lift up to 40 lbs. throughout each shift, with or without reasonable accommodation
• 18+ years of age
• Familiarity with and comfortable using mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, handhelds
• Requires extensive training and qualification including but not limited to: gown training; aseptic technique; competency assessments; direct observation; and media fill qualification for each compounding process
• Strong math skills
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; QuVa is not able to sponsor applicants for work visas

Nice-to-haves

• College Degree with an emphasis in Chemistry, Biochemistry or equivalent
• 1 year of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience
• Working knowledge of cGMPs and regulatory requirements as well as all applicable SOPs

Benefits

• Set, full-time, consistent work schedule
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental and vision
• 401k retirement program with company match
• 17 paid days off plus 8 paid holidays per year
• Occasional weekend and overtime opportunities with advance notice
• National, industry-leading high growth company with future career advancement opportunities