Manufacturing Technician
Minnetonka, MN
Schedule:
1st Shift
Duration:
8-Month Contract
Pay:$19–24/hr (W2)
Our client is a leading pharmaceutical company specializing in the development and manufacturing of innovative drug delivery systems. They are seeking a detail-oriented Manufacturing Technician to support GMP manufacturing and packaging operations at their Minnesota facility. This onsite role requires hands-on experience in pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing, with a strong emphasis on quality documentation and cGMP compliance.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Responsible for quality of products and documentation; adheres to all manufacturing process and quality requirements
- Receives and distributes materials and supplies in the manufacturing area
- Works with manual and automated equipment to complete assembly, final packaging, and inspection of pharmaceutical products
- Moves materials within the production area
- Responsible for maintaining uninterrupted loading/unloading of materials and assembled devices from multiple stations of an automated assembly process
- Interacts with automated equipment to perform basic fault resetting, monitoring of material inputs/outputs, and entering setup/run information
- Completes assigned training prior to due dates
- Assembles products following all current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs), while meeting manufacturing goals and metrics
- Maintains accurate records following Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and cGMP guidelines, including training files and shop floor paperwork
- Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a medical and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing setting
- An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered
Knowledge and Skills
- Critical understanding of the importance of documentation and data traceability
- Ability to work safely and responsibly in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with executing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in a manufacturing or assembly environment, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry
- Demonstrates strict attention to detail
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft 365)
- Working knowledge of Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) preferred
- Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Must be able to work in a controlled or clean room environment requiring special gowning
- Ability to perform physical activity including standing for long periods, walking, and manual work; may require lifting up to 30 lbs.
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