Compounding Technician - Richmond Hill, Canada - Apotex

Apotex

Verified Company

Richmond Hill, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About Apotex Inc.

Job Summary

Manufactures product as per patient, customer and company requirements while working within a team environment.

Responsible and accountable for executing all manufacturing activities of the Batch Manufacturing Records (BMaRs), manual and automated Clean in Place process and Steam in Place process.

Perform manual cleaning of all compounding equipment and manufacturing rooms as per associated standard operating procedures. Implement all department requirements as directed by the Dept. Supervisors, while following all S.W.P, G.M.P.'s, S.O.D.'s and Company policies/ regulations and remains aligned to the Apotex Strategic Objectives.

Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice and Standard Operating Procedures. Possess multi-tasking skills to achieve daily compounding schedule. Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Performs all work in support of our Corporate Values of Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance and Passion; Demonstrates strong and visible support of our values.

Job Responsibilities

Compliance:

Perform all duties according to the SODs, GMPs and all other established safety standards and company policies
Notify Production Supervisor in the event of a departure from procedure, product defect, safety incident or other non-conformance event observed
Recommends amendments to existing SODs for improvements
Participate in audits in order to promote a culture of department compliance
Participate in incidents or non-conformance investigations to identify and correct root causes
Ensure that company policies and regulations/procedures with respect to safety/quality compliance are implemented and followed

Productivity and Equipment:

Experience in Compounding in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing environment would be added advantage

Mechanical experince in Settiung up of manufacturing equipments, Assembling, Diassembling

Experince in maintanance and repair of machines following SOP's

Safely operate all required equipment and machinery including those used to manufacture, store, clean and transport production related assets
Effectively process batches within specifications to meet department batch execution targets by ensuring optimal cycle time in support of schedule adherence Dismantle, clean, sanitize and assemble processing equipment according to established SODs to ensure GMP compliance and meet department changeover targets in support of reliability and productivity goals
Prepare and control process unit for start-up, shutdown and demonstrates troubleshooting skills. Ability to adjust equipment, valves, pumps and process equipment for maintenance.

Batch Operations and Change Over targets are consistently achieved in part due to the Technician's demonstrated ability to perform test, record data, carry out statistical process control on process operations and populate/write production log.

Understands, operate automated systems (Clean In Place & Steam In Place) with the use of Human Machine Interface/Computerised control panels as per applicable procedures.

Execute applicable SAP transactions accurately and in a timely manner.
Identifies and helps eliminate potential barriers in an effort to reduce downtime
If required, complete reliability sheet documentation accurately and in a timely manner
Ensure the proper selection, care and use of tools, parts and equipment while performing all job related duties

Teamwork:

Shows team work by assuming responsibility for team goal setting to contribute to team's performance on a daily basis
Contributes to on-going team growth and success in support of team and department goals
Communicates effectively both verbally and written, in English
Identifies Continuous Improvement (CI) and helps implement action steps to optimize and improve efficiency rates, changeover times and product quality for existing and new products
Shows positive comprehension during training and can effectively execute process
Encourages and motivates others to succeed and improve
Acts as a manufacturing representative when dealing with cross-functional teams regarding validation, process optimization and problem solving
Participates in department projects or initiatives and actively contributes in team meetings and other team-related activities by providing positive feedback for process improvement
Perform any related duties as assigned
Job Requirements
Minimum High School diploma.

Experience in the pharmaceutical manufacturing environment executing manufacturing instructions and using automated Clean In Place & Steam In Place systems is preferred.

Demonstrated ability to be a team player in a dynamic, fast phased manufacturing environment.
Possess strong mechanical aptitude.
Demonstrated ability to facilitate the exchange of information among the team during bulk manufacturing.
Strong two way communication and listening skills.
Understanding of cGMP and ability to work in accordance with all departmental requirements.