Compounder

Title: Compounder
Location: Taro Pharmaceauticals CAN

Company: Taro Pharmaceuticals INC, Canada
General Summary:
The main responsibilities of this position include cleaning, setting up and operating manufacturing equipment as part of the process of compounding pharmaceutical creams, ointments and liquids.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities :

• Complete G.M.P. documents, such as the Batch Record, cleaning & sanitizing logs, housekeeping logs and other documents / log records pertaining to manufacturing.
• Follow safety rules/regulations and report any workplace injuries or accidents. Assist when required to improve equipment safety related procedures. Wash and sanitize compounding rooms and vessels.
• Compounding batches as per SOP’s and Master Formulas. Report discrepancies and deviations in a timely manner to compounding lead hand or supervisor.
• Dispense raw materials when required.
• Perform accurate inventory transactions using the ERP system, SAP.
• Maintain a clean and organized working environment. Familiar with 5S processes and Lean Manufacturing Concepts.
• Participate and assist with continuous improvement projects and processes.
• Work safely and accurately with a focus on completing tasks and documentation right first time.

• Assist with the training of new compounders.
• Perform start-up and shutdown procedures for all vessels.
• Perform minor repairs to the facility and equipment where applicable.
• Perform verification checks for equipment (scales, mixers, pH meters) used in manufacturing as per predefine time periods.
• Assist Validation or Pharmaceutical Technology staff with new formulations and scale ups.
• Assist with investigations where necessary.
• Notify compounding lead hand and mechanic in a timely manner if equipment parts and compounding consumables are low in quantity.
• Required to perform other duties as assigned

Hours of work
3 shift rotation every 2 weeks

• Days – Monday to Friday inclusive from 6:00 a.m. through to 2:00 p.m.*
• Afternoons – Monday to Friday inclusive from 2:00 p.m. through to 10:00 p.m.*
• Nights – Monday at 10:00 p.m. through to Saturday at 6:00 a.m. (inclusive)*

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities*
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• Previous experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Post-secondary education in scientific discipline is preferred or 5 years of experience in a pharmaceutical environment.
• Excellent math skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Lotus Notes. Must be comfortable with use of tablets and trainable on associated programs (MES, SAP)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to communicate and work effectively in a team-based environment.
• Strong understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices (G.M.P.) requirements.
• Must be able to actively listen and receive coaching and applicable training.

Job Type: Full-time