About the position
Nephron Pharmaceuticals is a privately-owned global leader in the manufacturing of generic drug products, over-the-counter (OTC) drug products and medical devices. Nephron’s products are sterile, preservative and additive free and proudly made in the USA! We are headquartered in West Columbia, South Carolina. Our location provides the ability to develop new devices and medications including respiratory therapies, ophthalmic, and injectables, for in-house or contract manufacturing opportunities. The facility utilizes completely automated manufacturing, packaging, and distribution systems, in addition to high volume and redundant utility systems, to ensure production system availability. Nephron specializes in Blow-Fill-Seal (BFS) manufacturing, a niche technology that allows a vial of medication to be formed, filled and sealed in a continuous process, in a sterile, enclosed environment and without human intervention. As an industry leader in product safety and quality, Nephron produces a variety of inhalation solutions, and has distributed over 1 billion doses of respiratory medication per year since 2009. The company’s longstanding relationships with major drug wholesalers allow us to distribute our products to retail pharmacies, mail order pharmacies, hospitals, home care companies, and long-term care facilities. Nephron has a sales force that covers all fifty states and some international territories. Nephron exists to provide top-quality, affordable medications to everyone. Our quality first culture is built on: Transformation, Execution and Trust.
Responsibilities
- Operate the Secondary Packaging equipment and determine trends (i.e. vials per minute and pallets packaged per shift).
- Responsible for changeovers and end of lot procedures.
- Responsible for documenting in the MBR.
- Responsible for operating and repairing minor problems with Secondary Packaging equipment.
- Responsible for clearing machine jams and minor adjustments.
- Perform line clearances, machine challenges, exhibits, and startup checklist.
- Perform cleaning, vacuuming, and other housekeeping duties to maintain a high level of cleanliness of the Secondary Packaging lines.
- Be trained on, and able to clear minor problems on all packaging lines.
- Be familiar with Autoclave process.
- Be familiar with Laser Guided Vehicles (LGVs) and know how to clear faults.
- Monitor waste and make adjustments to product placement as needed. Be able to maintain pouch appearance accordingly.
- Verify lot number and expiration dates are correct. Ensure labeling is neat and correctly placed on all products.
- Follow the instructions of the paper Master Batch Record or the Electronic Batch Record.
- Read and understand all Standard Operating Procedures for the tasks you are performing.
- Perform additional work duties or responsibilities as evident or required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency is required.
- Prefer 1yr of manufacturing or pharmaceutical experience but not required.
