Pharmaceutical technician job description
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Example pharmaceutical technician requirements on a job description
Pharmaceutical technician requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in pharmaceutical technician job postings.
Sample pharmaceutical technician requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- State certification or licensure.
- Computer literacy.
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology.
- Experience with medical software.
Sample required pharmaceutical technician soft skills
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to multitask efficiently.
- Attention to detail.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
Pharmaceutical technician job description example 1
Pfizer pharmaceutical technician job description
**Why Patients Need You**
Our breakthroughs would not make it to the hands of patients without our pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on a team of dedicated and agile members, who understand the importance and impact of their role in Pfizer's mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and always look to improve outcomes. You will help to ensure that patients and physicians have the medicines they need, when they need them.
**What You Will Achieve**
The Pharmaceutical Technician is responsible for the daily operation, including but not limited to, GPA equipment preparation, cleaning and assembling of equipment for the equipment preparation process. Updating SOPs, batch records, TCPs, BOMs, following cGMPs, and reviewing documentation. Serves as the subject matter expert in all aspects of equipment preparation. Communicates openly and clearly with line personnel and supervision to accomplish manufacturing goals. Promote a positive team environment. Perform all tasks in a safe manner.
How You Will Achieve It
+ Responsible for the daily operation, including but not limited to, GPA equipment preparation, cleaning andassembling of equipment for the equipment preparation process.
+ Updating SOPs, batch records, TCPs,BOMs, following cGMPs, and reviewing documentation.
+ Must be a subject matter expert in all aspects ofequipment preparation.
+ Must be self-motivated, able to work independently and have a problem-solvingmindset.
+ Communicates openly and clearly with line personnel and supervision to accomplishmanufacturing goals.
+ Promote a positive team environment. Perform all tasks in a safe manner.
**Qualifications**
**Must-Have**
• High school diploma or equivalent (i.e., GED); some exposure to the sciences (i.e., Chemistry) a plus
• Must have a minimum 1-2 years prior pharmaceutical, manufacturing and or industrial experience;
fundamental mechanical knowledge a plus.
• Must possess basic mathematics and computer skills.
• Must be able to read, understand and follow both written and verbal directions.
• Able to work independently or with a team, without ongoing supervision.
• Must be able to work overtime including weekends and holidays
• Able to work in a safe manner and maintain the area to GMP standards.
**PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS**
Will be required to do frequent lifting up to 80 pounds including lifting above shoulders.
• Will be frequently pushing and pulling carts and tanks.
• Exposed to chemicals, dust, powders, steam and extreme heat and cold.
• Stand for up to 8 to 12 hours depending on assigned area.
• Vision must be correctable to 20/20. Satisfactory performance and attendance is required.
**NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS**
A1/B1 rotational shift (6:00am-6:18pm)
***Job Details:**
• Last Date to Apply for Job: 10/14/2022
• Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus: Yes
• Schedule: Day Shift
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
**Pfizer requires all U.S. new hires to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to the first date of employment. As required by applicable law, Pfizer will consider requests for Reasonable Accommodations.**
**Sunshine Act**
Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider's name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.
**EEO & Employment Eligibility**
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.
Manufacturing
Our breakthroughs would not make it to the hands of patients without our pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on a team of dedicated and agile members, who understand the importance and impact of their role in Pfizer's mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and always look to improve outcomes. You will help to ensure that patients and physicians have the medicines they need, when they need them.
**What You Will Achieve**
The Pharmaceutical Technician is responsible for the daily operation, including but not limited to, GPA equipment preparation, cleaning and assembling of equipment for the equipment preparation process. Updating SOPs, batch records, TCPs, BOMs, following cGMPs, and reviewing documentation. Serves as the subject matter expert in all aspects of equipment preparation. Communicates openly and clearly with line personnel and supervision to accomplish manufacturing goals. Promote a positive team environment. Perform all tasks in a safe manner.
How You Will Achieve It
+ Responsible for the daily operation, including but not limited to, GPA equipment preparation, cleaning andassembling of equipment for the equipment preparation process.
+ Updating SOPs, batch records, TCPs,BOMs, following cGMPs, and reviewing documentation.
+ Must be a subject matter expert in all aspects ofequipment preparation.
+ Must be self-motivated, able to work independently and have a problem-solvingmindset.
+ Communicates openly and clearly with line personnel and supervision to accomplishmanufacturing goals.
+ Promote a positive team environment. Perform all tasks in a safe manner.
**Qualifications**
**Must-Have**
• High school diploma or equivalent (i.e., GED); some exposure to the sciences (i.e., Chemistry) a plus
• Must have a minimum 1-2 years prior pharmaceutical, manufacturing and or industrial experience;
fundamental mechanical knowledge a plus.
• Must possess basic mathematics and computer skills.
• Must be able to read, understand and follow both written and verbal directions.
• Able to work independently or with a team, without ongoing supervision.
• Must be able to work overtime including weekends and holidays
• Able to work in a safe manner and maintain the area to GMP standards.
**PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS**
Will be required to do frequent lifting up to 80 pounds including lifting above shoulders.
• Will be frequently pushing and pulling carts and tanks.
• Exposed to chemicals, dust, powders, steam and extreme heat and cold.
• Stand for up to 8 to 12 hours depending on assigned area.
• Vision must be correctable to 20/20. Satisfactory performance and attendance is required.
**NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS**
A1/B1 rotational shift (6:00am-6:18pm)
***Job Details:**
• Last Date to Apply for Job: 10/14/2022
• Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus: Yes
• Schedule: Day Shift
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
**Pfizer requires all U.S. new hires to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to the first date of employment. As required by applicable law, Pfizer will consider requests for Reasonable Accommodations.**
**Sunshine Act**
Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider's name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.
**EEO & Employment Eligibility**
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024