Pharma Manufacturing Technician 1

Job Description Summary

Responsible for collaborating and working in a team environment of 12-30 manufacturing production technicians. Performing operations with focus on efficiency, training, and project work to accomplish manufacturing objectives. This position supports the North American Nuclear Medicine Business consisting of 30+ nuclear pharmacies and numerous direct hospital customers.

Our Pharmaceutical Diagnostics (PDx) business is the number one global supplier of contrast media and molecular imaging agents used to enhance medical imaging exams. Used throughout all major disease area diagnostic and treatment pathways, PDx products support three patients every second around the world.

Job Description
Key Responsibilities

• Process, assemble, dispense, assay and package radio chemicals, radiopharmaceuticals or radioactive devices in accordance with established procedures.
• Knowledge of all preparations and manufacturing procedures for the formulation of final product.
• Assists in training and development of other technicians.
• Accurately review and complete all batch records and related documentation.
• Preparation and set-up of associated equipment and materials.
• Comply with all applicable Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Health Physics, Quality System Requirements (QSR's) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Strict adherence to cGMP at all times.
• Perform housekeeping in accordance with 5S policy perform Preventative Maintenance (PM) as required.
• Troubleshoot basic equipment problems by communicating with the Lead Technician.
• Assist in writing Deviations, Investigation and initiate Unscheduled Work Orders (UWOs).
• Utilize Quality Management System to document maintenance, investigations, and change control actions. Utilize Electronic Document Management System document management system to manage web-controlled documents.
• Ability to pass all gown qualifications is required for employees who need to perform work in the controlled manufacturing areas.
• The manufacturing line will require operators to be on their feet for part of the shift to perform the required operations.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree plus a minimum of 1 years' experience in areas such as pharmaceutical manufacturing, equipment operator, material handling, food processing, warehousing, or logistics/distribution.
• OR High School diploma/GED equivalent plus a minimum of 2 years' experience in areas such as pharmaceutical manufacturing, equipment operator, material handling, food processing, warehousing, or logistics/distribution.
• OR Bachelor's Degree - No Manufacturing Experience Required.
• Strong computer skills with ability to learn new applications.
• Strong mathematical aptitude including Algebra.
• Strong Communication skills.
• Must perform shift/weekend work (shift differential will apply).
• Must be able to lift 35 lbs. or more.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Preferred Characteristics

• Bachelor's degree plus 2 years' experience working in a cGMP manufacturing environment.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment.
• Previous experience in roles requiring strong attention to detail.
• Experience working with HPLCs (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography) in a Manufacturing or Laboratory setting is a plus.
• Experience performing necessary preventative maintenance on HPLCs is a plus.
• Strong technical writing ability.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Experience working with radioactive materials and/or radioactive isotopes is a plus.
• Experience working with SAP, Trackwise, Veeva, and ComplianceWire is a plus.

We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership –always with unyielding integrity.

Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you'd expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you'll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.

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We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. For U.S. based positions only, the pay range for this position is $41,624.00-$62,436.00 Annual. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the pay range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience and location. In addition, this position may also be eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). GE HealthCare offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

Additional Information

GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare 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.

GE HealthCare will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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