About the company:- Our client is a well-established pharmaceutical manufacturing organization with a strong presence in the Australian market
- They are seeking an experienced Production Support Lead to join their team initially for 6 months with high potential for permanency
- This company is based in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne
- Day Shift but may be required to work afternoon shift towards end of year
This represents a great opportunity to join a highly regarded company and utilize your well-developed skills in the pharmaceutical manufacturing space.
About the Role: The Production Support Lead is to support all aspects relating to successful manufacturing of Drug Products and Drug substances. This will include (but not limited to), Tablets, Capsules and non-sterile Liquids for the purposes of Development, Clinical or Commercial use.
Key responsibilities include:- Support all aspects of process development, including trialing of new tablet and capsule processes on small scale
- Identifying critical process parameters from obtained data
- Writing batch documentation (including input into applicable safety assessments) and overseeing tablet and capsule processes in manufacturing facilities
- Oversee the production process ensuring that all the conditions of the batch are met
- Ensure the facility and equipment is maintained in a clean and operational state that meets the company's Quality System requirements and are suitable for pharmaceutical manufacturing purposes.
- Report any out of specification results, deviations and non-conformances to the Area Manager or Quality Manager as per relevant SOPs in a timely manner
To be successful for this role, you must have:- 5 years of experience working in a pharmaceutical company, must have solid dose / tablet manufacturing experience
- Experience with API, sterile, non-sterile and finished dosage form manufacturing (desirable)
- Experience in the supervision of small teams is advantageous
- Sound understanding of synthetic chemistry and problem solving
- Excellent troubleshooting skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Apply!
Click on the "Apply Now" button with a cover letter addressing the selection criteria above AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed). Note: Applications only accepted from Australian / NZ residents with valid Australian work rights or temporary residents on work visas
For more information, please contact Sarah or Cathy on 03 9040 1630
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