As a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technician, you’ll play a crucial role in the production of high-quality pharmaceutical products. Working with state-of-the-art equipment, you’ll be responsible for various aspects of the manufacturing process, from handling raw materials to packaging finished products. Depending on the employer, you may work with powders and liquids, to weigh and blend, or undertake tablet coating activities.
This role requires a keen eye for detail, strong technical skills, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety. In this position, you’ll operate and monitor sophisticated manufacturing equipment, ensuring that all processes run smoothly and efficiently.
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technicians use a wide range of specialised equipment, including V-blenders, ribbon blenders, granulators, and fluid bed processors for handling powders, mixing tanks and liquid filling machines for liquids, and various types of coating systems like Accela-cota and Hi-coaters for tablet coating. They also work with precision scales for weighing, high-shear mixers for blending, and ancillary equipment such as HEPA filtration systems and clean-in-place (CIP) systems, all while adhering to strict quality control and safety standards.
You’ll work in a highly regulated environment, adhering to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards and following strict operating procedures. Your responsibilities will include setting up production equipment, monitoring production processes, and performing quality checks throughout the manufacturing cycle. You’ll also be involved in maintaining accurate records of production activities, troubleshooting any issues that arise, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.