Title:  Technician, Product Development

Job Title:      Technician, Product Development           

Location:      Columbus, OH

Job Type:     Full time

Req ID:          8182

About Us:

As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates’ mission is to bring Better Health. Within Reach. Every Day.® for millions of patients around the world.  We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 750 high-quality generic, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products that hospitals, physicians and pharmacists need to treat their patients across North America, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe.  Through our 32 manufacturing plants, eight R&D centers, and 8,500+ employees worldwide, we are always hard at work creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to the people who need them.

Description:

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.  We are seeking a talented and motivated Technician, Product Development to join our team.  In this role, you will be responsible to set up, runs and cleans equipment in complex Product Development Area. (i.e. Roller Compactor, Compression, Coating, Fluid Beds, Compounding, Milling and Blending, Oral Suspensions, Nasals, Packaging, etc.) and makes product following appropriate procedures in a clean and safe work environment meeting with all cGMP, FDA, DEA, OSHA and other applicable regulations (see appendix for specific details).  Supports overall operations of the Product Development Laboratory and Department including general cleaning and stocking of supplies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Regular and predictable onsite attendance and punctuality.
• Provides project support to scientists developing new pharmaceutical formulations or pilot/registrations lots. 

• Performs the Setup, Run and Clean of Dispensed, Manufactured and Packaged product ensuring compliance with and following all appropriate policies, procedures, formula cards, batch records, etc., cGMP, FDA, DEA OSHA and other applicable regulations.
• Maintains and ensures documentation, both written and electronic, is accurate, complete and factual as required by policies, procedures and regulatory guidelines.
• Holds quality and reliability as high standards of production service and clearly communicates these standards to others.
• Provides input and suggestions for process improvements as well as for procedure writing and revision.

Skills:

• • Demonstrated ability and willingness to work and participate effectively in a team environment
  • Ability and willingness to maintain accurate and factual hard-copy and electronic records
  • Ability to use computers to perform a variety of data-entry transactions and to retrieve information (procedures; safety, employment, and other information)
  • Must be able to use MS Office products (specifically Word, Outlook, and Excel), and perform data entry/maintenance in SAP or equivalent systems
  • Attention to detail, safety, quality and customer requirements
  • Must possess basic Math skills which include the ability to set up and solve problems involving more than one math operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) on whole numbers, fractions, decimals, or percentages
  • Must also be able to calculate conversions using a calculator or other device as well as working knowledge of the Metric System
  • Demonstrated ability to use measuring devices such as scales, balances, calipers, etc.
  • Requires a demonstrated mechanical and technical aptitude in order to problem-solve effectively
  • Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to peers and management
  • Ability to read information and apply what was described in the reading material to situations which may contain several details or describe processes involving several steps
  • Demonstrated high level of personal motivation and initiative
  • Ability to learn and apply all relevant Department Procedures (DPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and other regulatory requirements
  • Ability and willingness to follow directions, as assigned by management, coaches, peers, or in written instructions
  • Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner with minimal direction. Seeks for opportunities in planning and organizing to maximize output
  • Ability to adapt and be flexible with daily work assignment changes as well as a continuously improving work environment
  • May be required to travel

Qualifications:

We value the skills and experiences candidates bring to the table.  While we have listed some qualifications below, we encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet all of them:

Education:  High school diploma or GED or equivalent

Experience:  experience in a manufacturing environment including set-up, operation, cleaning and basic maintenance of manufacturing equipment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a manufacturing environment including set-up, operation, cleaning and basic maintenance of manufacturing equipment in Pharmaceutical or other regulatory (cGMP) experience

What We Offer*:

• Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential
• Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre-tax contribution rate of 3% of eligible pay.  Hikma will match 100% of the first 6% of eligible pay that you contribute
• A generous paid time off (PTO) bank starting with 20 days (prorated based on hire date).  Additional days granted upon reaching work milestone anniversaries
• 3 personal days (prorated based on hire date)
• 11 company paid holidays
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and a variety of voluntary benefits
• Employee discount program
• Wellbeing rewards program
• Safety and Quality is a top organizational priority
• Career advancement and growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid maternity and parental leave

*Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and depend on the job classification, role, and length of employment.  Benefits are subject to change as well as specific plan or program terms.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.