Technical Services Specialist- Packaging

<p><strong>Summary:</strong></p> <div><span><span><span><span>Responsible for the technical development of new packages, packing processes and improvements to the existing pharmaceutical packaging process.</span></span></span></span></div> <br /> <strong>Functions:</strong> <ol> <li class="Default"><span><span><span><span>Designs, develops and ensures implementation of packages for new products. </span></span></span></span></li> <li class="Default"><span><span><span><span>Designs, develops and ensures implementation of revision to existing products. </span></span></span></span></li> <li class="Default"><span><span><span><span>Conducts broad research and development of new packaging materials including </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>investigations as to stability/protection potentials and FDA requirements. </span></span></span></span></li> <li class="Default"><span><span><span><span>Writes test procedures, packaging equipment specifications, protocols &amp; SOP’s. </span></span></span></span></li> <li class="Default"><span><span><span><span>Performs line trials and troubleshooting. </span></span></span></span></li> <li class="Default"><span><span><span><span>Works with packaging equipment vendors. </span></span></span></span></li> <li class="Default"><span><span><span><span>Handles complex package problems of existing products. </span></span></span></span></li> <li class="Default"><span><span><span><span>Leads new packaging technology and product transfers. </span></span></span></span></li> <li class="Default"><span><span><span><span>Recommends and assists marketing in the evaluation of new packaging designs. </span></span></span></span></li> <li class="Default"><span><span><span><span>Prepares proofs, makes up samples and approves all necessary mechanical specifications and bill of material. </span></span></span></span></li> <li class="Default"><span><span><span><span>Initiates appropriate packaging stability programs. </span></span></span></span></li> <li class="Default"><span><span><span><span>Monitors customers' complaints when they apply to packaging. </span></span></span></span></li> <li class="Default"><span><span><span><span>Evaluates new packaging materials and technology. </span></span></span></span></li> <li class="Default"><span><span><span><span>Establishes and audits quality standards such as cap torque, seal integrity, etc. </span></span></span></span></li> <li class="Default"><span><span><span><span>Leads initiatives to improve production and paperwork flow. </span></span></span></span></li> <li class="Default"><span><span><span><span>Coordinates and directs activities of contract packages and suppliers,in conjunction with purchasing.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Performs other duties as assigned. </span></span></span></li> </ol> <strong>Education Requirement:</strong> <ul> <li class="Default"><strong><span><span><span><span>Bachelors Degree in Packaging or Mechanical, Industrial or Chemical Engineering combined with other.</span></span></span></span></strong></li> <li class="Default"><strong><span><span><span><span>Technical/ Academic training in Packaging and appropriate experience. </span></span></span></span></strong></li> <li class="Default"><strong><span><span><span><span>Five (5) to seven (7) years of related packaging experience. </span></span></span></span></strong></li> </ul> <strong> Experience Requirement:</strong> <ul> <li class="Default"><strong><span><span><span><span>Strong analytical and technical skills </span></span></span></span></strong></li> <li class="Default"><strong><span><span><span><span>Proficient in technical writing skills </span></span></span></span></strong></li> <li class="Default"><strong><span><span><span><span>Computer Literate </span></span></span></span></strong></li> <li class="Default"><strong><span><span><span><span>Strong knowledge of Packaging process and equipment </span></span></span></span></strong></li> <li class="Default"><strong><span><span><span><span>Project Management experience</span></span></span></span></strong></li> <li class="Default"><strong><span><span><span><span>Strong knowledge of cGMP </span></span></span></span></strong></li> <li class="Default"><strong><span><span><span><span>Strong knowledge of RFT tools (Green Belt or Black Belt) </span></span></span></span></strong></li> <li class="Default"><strong><span><span><span><span>Excellent communication skills in English and Spanish</span></span></span></span></strong></li> </ul> <strong> Work Methodology:</strong> <ul> <li><strong>100% On-site</strong></li> <li><strong>Administrative Shift, full time</strong></li> <li><strong>Temporary Contract</strong></li> <li><strong>3-6 months of project assignment</strong></li> </ul>