Packaging Technician I - 1st Shift at Alcami in Wilmington, NC

At Alcami, we deliver reliable solutions that unlock the potential of transformative medicines from discovery to commercialization, through trusted partnership with our clients, recognized industry expertise and proven regulatory track record.

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The Packaging Technician I is accountable for driving results in a fast-paced environment by inspecting, labeling and packaging of solid dose and parenteral pharmaceutical products for commercial distribution and clinical trials. The Packaging Technician I will operate inspection and packaging-related processing equipment by following standard operating procedures and batch records in accordance with FDA current Good Manufacturing Practices.

• 100% on-site position.
• 1st Shift: Monday - Wednesday, 6:30am - 7:00pm & every other Thursday, 6:30am - 7:00pm.

• Documents activities clearly and accurately.
• Performs basic math calculations.
• Operates solid dose inspection, labeling and packaging equipment.
• Operates material handling equipment.
• Performs in-process checks and component counting.
• Performs cleaning of rooms, tools and equipment.
• Ensures timely completion and compliance with cGMP and all other relevant company training requirements.

• Works occasional hours outside of scheduled shift based on business needs, which may include weekend work.

• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 0 to 2+ years work experience.
• Mechanical or pharmaceutical experience not required.
• Mechanical aptitude or work within a regulated environment preferred.

• Good verbal and written communication and documentation skills required.
• Good detail orientation and organizational skills required.
• Good problem-solving and basic trouble-shooting ability required.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• Ability to read and comprehend detailed written instructions required.
• Ability to move materials throughout the facility using appropriate methods and equipment required.
• Proficiency in basic computing skills required.
• Awareness of, or prior experience with cGMP practices and procedures preferred.

• Less than 5% travel expected.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met or encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and smell. The employee is frequently required to walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move over 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee will be required to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment for specific job duties to be performed. Such personal protective equipment may include, but not limited to safety eyewear, hearing protection, various types of respirators/breathing apparatus, lab coats, full protective body coverings, various types of gloves, etc. Other tasks involving elevated work may require the use of a body harness and lanyard. Additionally, the employee may be required to operate an industrial vehicle.