Encapsulation Operator
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Saint Petersburg
Posted on: September 28, 2024
Job Description:
Encapsulation Operator--Position SummaryCatalent is a global,
high-growth, public company and a leading partner for the
pharmaceutical industry in the development and manufacturing of new
treatments for patients worldwide. Your talents, ideas, and passion
are essential to our mission: to help people live better, healthier
lives.--St. Petersburg is our primary softgel development and
manufacturing facility in North America with a capacity of 18
billion capsules per year. --The featured RP Scherer softgel
technology is a proven oral drug delivery solution to enhance
bioavailability of poorly soluble Rx and OTC drug candidates.
--Non-gelatin based OptiShell-- and Vegicaps-- capsules expand the
range of molecules into softgel, ideal for challenging fill
formulation. Within the Catalent network, we offer a broad range of
integrated formulation.--Rotating 12 hour shifts 7pm-7am--The
Encapsulation Operator manufactures softgels by operating an
Encapsulation Machine and completing batch paperwork according to
Standard Operating Procedures and applying current Good
Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). The Encapsulation
Operator--supports the department in providing a cGMP compliant
manufacturing process and continuously improve the pharmaceutical
manufacturing environment at Catalent. St. Petersburg. --Catalent
is committed to a Patient First culture through excellence in
quality and compliance, and to the safety of every patient,
consumer and Catalent employee.--The Role
- Operates and maintains up to two Encapsulation Machines (and
covers up to as many as four during breaks).
- Coordinates with crib mechanic in advance of and during
changeover. Tears down machine at changeover if required (if
utility unavailable) Sets-up/assembles Encapsulation Machine for
operation per batch record instructions (if utility unavailable)
within allotted time per department standards.
- Troubleshooting Equipment to maintain a quality product.
- Accurately completes documentation related to the Encapsulation
process.
- Monitors material and gel usage at the machine and changes
receivers as needed ensuring that components are not used past
expiration date and time. Monitors encapsulation process to
minimize rejected product at the machine. Monitors and replenishes
solvents and lubricants as required.
- Maintains a clean work area. Performs in-process checks and
evaluates, in detail, product quality.
- Ensures empty receivers are transported back to respective
departments as soon as possible.
- Assembles, handles, and stages tray stacks with manufactured
softgels. Ensures that needed supplies (tray paper, gloves etc.)
for the department are maintained at sufficient levels.
- Handles non-hazardous, hazardous and DEA materials and
waste.
- Other duties as assigned.--The Candidate
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous manufacturing experience and work in a GMP regulated
industry preferred.
- Individual's primary workstation is in the manufacturing area,
where the noise level is high. Work schedule may include 12-hours
shift, days, nights and/or weekends including overtime as required.
Some exposure to industrial chemicals and detergents. Some handling
of flammable materials and potent drug compounds.
- Required to operate industrial machinery.
- Must be able to access manufacturing floor.
- Read written documents and frequent use of a computer
monitor.
- Individual may be required to sit intermittently, stand
regularly, walk regularly and consistently lift to 30 pounds for a
work period of up to 12-hours. No lifting greater than 44.09 pounds
without assistance.
- Ability to push and/or pull on average 500 kg (approximately
1,100 pounds).
- Annual potent compound physical required.
- Successful completion of Lung Capacity test and ability to wear
respirator required.
- Vision requirements include ability to differentiate color
(Pass the Ishihara Color Vision Screening) and obtain 20/30 acuity
in both far and near vision with or without corrective lenses. For
Catalent's in-house screening, the acceptable score is to identify
at least 4 of 6 numbers in the circles.--Why You Should Join
Catalent
- Tuition Reimbursement - Let us help you finish your degree or
earn a new one!
- WellHub program to promote overall physical wellness.
- 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays.
- Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of
employment.
- Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback
process.
- Diverse, inclusive culture. Several Employee Resource Groups
focusing on D&I. Community engagement and green
initiatives.
- Dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
- Positive working environment focusing on continually improving
processes to remain innovative.
- Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an
organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives.
- Perkspot - offers exclusive or private discounts from
approximately 900+ merchants in a wide array of categories.Catalent
offers rewarding opportunities to further your career!-- Join the
global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over
7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around
the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international
company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and
consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines
from early development to clinical trials and to the market.
Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one
will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a
difference.--personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful
work.Visit to explore career opportunities.Catalent is an Equal
Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.If you
require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or
hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by
sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation
and include the job number, title and location to . This option is
reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a
disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S.
Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will
provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the
application or hiring process.--------Notice to Agency and Search
Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not
accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for
this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a
third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written &
signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent.
No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a
result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank
you.Important Security Notice to U.S. Job Seekers:Catalent NEVER
asks candidates to provide any type of payment, bank details,
photocopies of identification, social security number or other
highly sensitive personal information during the offer process, and
we NEVER do so via email or social media. If you receive any such
request, DO NOT respond- it is a fraudulent request. Please forward
such requests to spam@catalent.com for us to investigate with local
authorities.California Job Seekers can find our California Job
Applicant Notice .
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