Pharmaceutical Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Pharmaceutical Technician

Job Description

As a Pharmaceutical Technician, you will play a crucial role in setting up and performing changeovers on equipment according to batch and product requirements. You will ensure the quality and compliance of our pharmaceutical products by performing in-process inspections, maintaining production and quality records, and troubleshooting equipment issues. Collaborate with various departments to ensure timely product filling and shipment, while adhering to all safety and compliance guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Set up and perform changeovers on equipment according to batch and product requirements.
• Perform in-process inspections to verify fill volumes, weights, and quality against specifications.
• Maintain accurate production and quality records in accordance with cGMP and company documentation standards.
• Clean, sanitize, and maintain fill line and associated equipment to meet safety and contamination control standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve minor equipment issues or escalate complex problems to maintenance and engineering.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Logistics to ensure product is filled, labeled, and staged for shipment on time.
• Follow all EHS, ISO, and cGMP guidelines to maintain a safe and compliant manufacturing environment.

Essential Skills

• Chemical handling and batch mixing experience.
• Ability to operate basic equipment and carry out routine tasks.
• Detail-oriented with a strong understanding of GLP and GMP standards.
• Experience in maintaining batch records and documentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a laboratory or cleanroom environment.
• Ability to follow strict, detailed instructions and work within given settings or parameters.

Work Environment

This position is based in a pharmaceutical lab with a cleanroom environment. The work schedule is B Shift, Wednesday to Saturday, from 6am to 5pm, consisting of four ten-hour shifts. Employees enjoy a consistent work-life balance with Sundays to Tuesdays off each week. The company values cross-training and promotes from within, providing a stable and growth-oriented work environment.

This is a Contract position based out of Birmingham, AL.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Birmingham,AL.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 24, 2026.

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.