Description

Microbiology Environmental Monitoring Technician I

Corporate Statement 

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation is a privately-owned global leader in the manufacturing of generic drug products, over-the-counter (OTC) drug products and medical devices. Nephron's products are sterile, preservative and additive free and proudly made in the USA! We are headquartered in West Columbia, South Carolina. Our location provides the ability to develop new devices and medications including respiratory therapies, ophthalmics, and injectables, for in-house or contract manufacturing opportunities. The facility utilizes completely automated manufacturing, packaging, and distribution systems, in addition to high volume and redundant utility systems, to ensure production system availability. Nephron specializes in Blow-Fill-Seal (BFS) manufacturing, a niche technology that allows a vial of medication to be formed, filled and sealed in a continuous process, in a sterile, enclosed environment and without human intervention.

As an industry leader in product safety and quality, Nephron produces a variety of inhalation solutions, and has distributed over 1 billion doses of respiratory medication per year since 2009. The company's longstanding relationships with major drug wholesalers allow us to distribute our products to retail pharmacies, mail order pharmacies, hospitals, home care companies, and long-term care facilities. Nephron has a sales force that covers all fifty states and Puerto Rico, with additional sales channels throughout South America, the Middle East, and Europe. Nephron exists to provide top-quality, affordable medications to everyone. Our quality first culture is built on: Transformation, Execution and Trust. 

Position Summary:

The Microbiology Environmental Monitoring (EM) Technician I is an entry level position that performs air quality, environmental, and personnel monitoring throughout the facility. EM 

Technician I collect samples of water for injection (WFI) and performs enumeration. EM Technician I assist with Gown Certification Training and additional responsibilities delegated by EM Leads. EM Technician I must uphold cGMP and Nephron's core beliefs. 

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Primary Accountabilities 

Perform daily activities to monitor environment, air quality, and personnel samples in production area. 

• Enumerate samples. 

• Execute data entry and/or form completion. 

• Complete sampling program for facility WFI system. 

• Assist Gown Certification Training. 

• Utilize MODA per procedure to record and track environmental and personnel monitoring samples. 

NOTE: The primary accountabilities below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or most of the primary accountabilities listed below. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities 

• High School Diploma or Bachelor's degree with a science background preferred. 

• Experience in pharmaceutical industry or clinical background with cGMP preferred. 

• Lab experience preferred. 

• Must be open to receive training in other areas and accept changes in order to achieve department demands. 

• Must have strong organizational and time management skills, and must be able to multitask. 

• The ability to meet deadlines. 

• The ability to adapt to department needs. 

• The ability to effectively work independently, demonstrate integrity, and perform under pressure. 

• The ability to spend at least 6 hours a shift on your feet. 

• Salary Range: Based on experience 

• Work Shift: 12 hour rotating shift

EEO Statement: 

Nephron is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, childbirth, medical needs arising from pregnancy and childbirth and related medical conditions, including lactation, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local law. 

Nephron Pharmaceuticals is a drug free workplace. 

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