Compounder/Batcher Associate

Primary Function:

Under either general or direct supervision, Assistant Compounders support the Compounding function through various processes that include the weighing, handling, charging materials, cleaning equipment, transferring batches and other tasks assigned by management.

The daily activities within the department will include equipment set-up, equipment cleaning/sanitation, material handling, compounding, cleaning, documentation, and other operations as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the compounding and mixing of cosmetic/ingestible bulk product. Perform other required departmental duties as required, i.e., cleaning, sanitization, etc.
• Following set Manufacturing Instructions, SOPs and GMPs, assists compounders in tending mixing tanks, compounding kettles, various mills and mixers, pumps etc. that mix, compound and mill raw materials used in the manufacture of cosmetic/ingestible bulk products.
• Transfer raw materials from staging areas or compounding areas. Transfers bulk product from compounding to storage areas.
• Assists in weighing out specified types and quantities of liquid or solid raw ingredients via automated dispensing systems or manual scales, according to formula. (on an as needed basis)
• Transfers completed batches via pump or gravity drop into proper containers for movement to storage or other production departments.
• Proactively questions anomalies and utilizes opportunity for additional understanding of problem resolution.
• Extracts bulk samples for laboratory analysis. May assist in the handling, dispensing and sampling of hazardous raw materials.
• Assists in the daily cleaning/sanitization of kettles, mixers, pumps, utensils and compounding rooms.
• Performs daily environmental monitoring according to schedule and SOP.
• May assist in the weighing/mixing of sanitizing agents.
• Completes required batch documentation records.
• Assembles and disassembles pumps, mills, kettles, etc.
• Adheres to all applicable procedures, cGMPs, company policies, and all other quality or regulatory requirements (OSHA, DEA, FDA, EMEA, ANVISA, HS&E, etc.). Ensures all work is performed in a safe, effective manner, and in compliance with the appropriate industry and regulatory (FDA, DEA, OSHA) standards, and Departmental, Plant, and Corporate quality and Behavioral Based Safety (BBS) goals.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Skills & Knowledge Required:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred or at least three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic math skills and ability to read and write legibly on FDA regulated documentation.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.