Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) ist ein erstklassiges Auftragsentwicklungs- & Herstellungsunternehmen, welches seit über 65 Jahren in Zusammenarbeit mit mehr als 60 internationalen Kunden weltweit sterile, injizierbare Arzneimittel auf den Markt bringt. Unser Hauptaugenmerk liegt hierbei auf der Herstellung von Krebstherapeutika. Mit der Unterstützung von über 2.000 Mitarbeitenden an unseren zwei Standorten in Bloomington, Indiana, USA und Halle/Westfalen, Deutschland, können wir unseren Kunden ein breites Portfolio von Verabreichungssystemen anbieten, darunter vorgefüllte Spritzen, flüssige/lyophilisierte Fläschchen, Verdünnungsmittel für die Rekonstitution, mit Pulver gefüllte Fläschchen und sterile Kristallisation. Neben der GMP-Herstellung bieten wir auch weitere Dienstleistungen an, darunter Unterstützung bei der Formulierung und Entwicklung, Gefriertrocknungsoptimierung, globale regulatorische Unterstützung sowie Sekundärverpackung.

Simtra wird aus vielseitigen Teams in verschiedenen Bereichen gebildet! Werden Sie ein Teil des Teams und unterstützen Sie zukünftig dabei Patienten weltweit lebensverändernde Medikamente zur Verfügung zu stellen.

In dieser Position unterstützen Sie die Projektmanager im Rahmen der Betreuung und Bearbeitung der Lohnherstellungs- und Prozesstransferaktivitäten. Zu den Kernaufgaben zählen die folgenden Tätigkeiten:

• Interne und externe Kommunikation und Koordination von Aktivitäten im Rahmen des Projekttransfers von Lohnherstellungsprodukten am Standort
• Unterstützung der Transferprojekte und Implementierung neuer Produkte in Kooperation mit den betreffenden Abteilungen, inklusive der Implementierung neuer Herstellprozesse
• Pflege des Netzwerkes aus Partnern der pharmazeutischen Industrie
• Mitarbeit bei der Entwicklung von Business Development Strategien und der Vorbereitung von langfristigen Kooperationen
• Betreuung von Kundenbesuchen
• Aktive Mitarbeit bei der kontinuierlichen Verbesserung der Projektmanagementprozesse und bei der Einführung neuer Projektmanagement-Instrumente

Sie bringen mit:

• Abgeschlossene Berufsausbildung oder Studienabschluss (Bachelor, Master, Diplom) im naturwissenschaftlichen Bereich
• Erste Erfahrungen im Projektmanagement sowie in einem GMP-Umfeld (bspw. Arzneimittelentwicklung oder -fertigung, insbesondere Lyophilisation und Flüssigabfüllung) wünschenswert
• Sehr gut Deutsch- & Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift
• Hohes Maß an kommunikativen Fähigkeiten und ausgeprägter Teamgeist
• Serviceorientierte Denkweise mit hohem Kundenbedarfsverständnis

Das bieten wir Ihnen: 

• Faire tarifgebundene Vergütung inkl. Sozialleistungen wie ein 13. Tarifgehalt, Urlaubsgeld, betriebliche Altersvorsorge und eine zusätzliche Pflegeversicherung
• Hauseigene moderne Kantine mit attraktiver Be­zu­schus­sung
• 30 Tage Urlaub plus Sonderurlaub
• Wochenarbeitszeit von 37,5 Stunden
• Job-Rad Leasing
• Gute Verkehrsanbindung und kostenlose Mitarbeitendenparkplätze mit E-Ladesäulen zu günstigen Konditionen
• Kostenlose Betriebssportarten z.B. Badminton, Fußball und Fitnesskurse 

Um mehr über die Datenschutzrichtlinie von Simtra zu erfahren, lesen Sie bitte die globale Datenschutzerklärung der Simtra Recruitment Plattform durch: Privacy Policy (DE) — Simtra BioPharma Solutions

Simtra ist ein erstklassiges Auftragsentwicklungs- & Herstellungsunternehmen, welches seit über 65 Jahren in Zusammenarbeit mit mehr als 60 internationalen Kunden weltweit sterile, injizierbare Arzneimittel auf den Markt bringt. Unser Hauptaugenmerk liegt hierbei auf der Herstellung von Krebstherapeutika. Mit der Unterstützung von über 2.000 Mitarbeitenden an unseren zwei Standorten in Bloomington, Indiana, USA und Halle/Westfalen, Deutschland, können wir unseren Kunden ein breites Portfolio von Verabreichungssystemen anbieten, darunter vorgefüllte Spritzen, flüssige/lyophilisierte Fläschchen, Verdünnungsmittel für die Rekonstitution, mit Pulver gefüllte Fläschchen und sterile Kristallisation. Neben der GMP-Herstellung bieten wir auch weitere Dienstleistungen an, darunter Unterstützung bei der Formulierung und Entwicklung, Gefriertrocknungsoptimierung, globale regulatorische Unterstützung sowie Sekundärverpackung.

Simtra wird aus vielseitigen Teams in verschiedenen Bereichen gebildet! Werden Sie ein Teil des Teams und unterstützen Sie zukünftig dabei Patienten weltweit lebensverändernde Medikamente zur Verfügung zu stellen.

Das bieten wir Ihnen:

• Faire tarifgebundene Vergütung inkl. Sozialleistungen wie ein 13. Tarifgehalt, Urlaubsgeld, betriebliche Altersvorsorge und eine zusätzliche Pflegeversicherung
• Hauseigene moderne Kantine mit attraktiver Be­zu­schus­sung
• 30 Tage Urlaub plus Sonderurlaub
• Wochenarbeitszeit von 37,5 Stunden
• Job-Rad Leasing
• Corporate Benefits: Exklusive Rabatte für Mitarbeitende bei zahlreichen bekannten Marken
• Gute Verkehrsanbindung und kostenlose Mitarbeitendenparkplätze 
• Berufsbedingter Umzug? Wir unterstützen finanziell im Rahmen unserer Umzugskostenpauschale
• Kostenlose Betriebssportarten z.B. Badminton, Fußball und Fitnesskurse

Engagierten und begabten Menschen bieten wir interessante Chancen in allen Phasen des Berufslebens. Geschlecht, Alter, Hautfarbe, Herkunft, sexuelle Orientierung und Beeinträchtigungen spielen dabei keine Rolle - im Gegenteil: Wir fördern Vielfalt und glauben, dass Diversität eine Bereicherung darstellt.

Wir freuen uns über die Zusendung der Unterlagen zu Ihrem bisherigen beruflichen Werdegang direkt über unser Online-System.

Bei Rückfragen wenden Sie sich gerne an Selin Sencan (ssencan@simtra.com).

Um mehr über die Datenschutzrichtlinie von Simtra zu erfahren, lesen Sie bitte die globale Datenschutzrichtlinie der Simtra Recruitment Platform: » Recruiting Privacy Notice (DE)

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.  

Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide.  As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra.  We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging.  Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

Why join Team Simtra? Because we:

Make it HAPPEN – We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.

Make it TOGETHER – We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams—so we can solve problems in new ways.

Make it RIGHT – We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.

Make it COUNT – We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make – taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.

This role:

The Maintenance Technician (production, utilities, facilities) works as a key member of a high-performance team responsible for supporting daily manufacturing, utilities, and inspection & packaging operations in a pharmaceutical production environment. This position is 100% onsite at the Bloomington, Indiana facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Routine and non-routine checks and electrical/mechanical repair of production, utilities, and packaging & inspection equipment failures
• Troubleshoot and preventive maintenance
• Identify and implement continuous improvement projects
• Develop, monitor, and perform preventative maintenance procedures
• Review and track equipment component failures and help make recommendations for increased long-term reliability
• Maintain appropriate equipment documentation and change control according to internal procedures
• Participate in spare part analysis and inventory development
• Installation and startup of new equipment

Required qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED (Technical Associates degree preferred)
• 2-5 years industrial maintenance experience (or equivalent) in a multi craft environment - MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
• 5-8 years industrial maintenance experience (or equivalent) in a multi craft environment - SR. MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
• 8+ years industrial maintenance experience (or equivalent) in a multi craft environment and leadership/supervisory experience - LEAD MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
• Preferred experience in aseptic manufacturing environment
• Preferred HVAC/welding certification
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and the ability to use enterprise software (examples include: JDE, BPLM, Pilgrim, Trackwise, etc.)

Physical / Safety Requirements:

• Must be able to lift, push/pull, and carry up to 50 pounds
• May be required to stand for over 4 hours per day
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds overhead
• Must be able to wear personal protective as required.
• Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends
• Use of hands and fingers to manipulate office equipment and hand tools is required
• Must be able to gown qualify for Grade A/B areas, as needed.

In return, you’ll be eligible for[1]:

• Day One Benefits
  • Medical & Dental Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
    • Spouse Life Insurance
    • Child Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Time Off Program
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Parental Leave and more
  • Adoption Reimbursement Program
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Community and Volunteer Service Program
  • Employee Ownership Plan
• Additional Benefits
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  •  Voluntary Insurance Benefits
    • Vision Coverage
    • Accident
    • Critical Illness
    • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • Legal and more
  • Onsite Campus Amenities
    • Workout Facility
    • Cafeteria
    • Credit Union

[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job.  It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job.  Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Simtra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Simtra evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Data Privacy

To learn more about Simtra's approach to data privacy, please review the Simtra Recruitment Platform Global Privacy Policy:  https://simtra.com/privacy-policy/

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.  

Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide.  As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra.  We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging.  Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

Why join Team Simtra? Because we:

Make it HAPPEN – We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.

Make it TOGETHER – We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams—so we can solve problems in new ways.

Make it RIGHT – We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.

Make it COUNT – We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make – taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.

This role:

We are looking for Automation Engineers (level depends on experience) that are responsible for leading the identification, implementation, optimization, and maintenance of process automation and controls systems in pharmaceutical processing, packaging, and facilities. These engineers ensure efficient, quality, functional, and compliant process automation systems and supports engineering systems, capital projects, technical services, and plant support, as applicable. These positions are 100% onsite at the Bloomington, Indiana facility and reports directly to the Sr. Manager, Automation Engineering.

The responsibilities:

• Lead various aspects of support needed in the design, development, and implementation of the site process automation and controls systems
• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC & HMI programs
• Specify and configure ins
• Identify and drive improvement opportunities for equipment, instrument, and process optimization, efficiency, and cost reduction through automation technologies and lead initiatives to implement projects
• Lead the deployment of the full system lifecycle for process automation and control systems including the design, assessment, selection, commissioning, validation, and implementation of systems
• Troubleshoot automation and controls systems issues, conduct root causes analysis, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and ensure continuous operations
• Conduct risk assessments of automation and controls systems
• Ensure automation and controls systems meet regulatory requirements by conducting and assisting with validation activities

Required qualifications:

• BS in Engineering (Computer, Electrical, Computer Science, Systems Engineering and Design, or related field), plus 2+ years of relevant experience; or HS diploma/GED and 10+ years of relevant experience
• Work experience in process automation and controls systems (including programming PLCs, SCADA, and HMI systems) in pharmaceutical and/or manufacturing environments
• Experience in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Experience in Ignition SCADA/HMI
• Knowledge of coding in Rockwell and Siemens (PLCs and HMIs)
• Knowledge of automation and controls hardware and software systems
• Ability to prioritize projects and workload
• Excellent verbal communication and technical writing skills

Physical/safety requirements:

• Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends
• Position requires sitting for long hours, but may also involve walking or standing for long periods of time
• Variable travel of 0-10% could be expected
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs overhead
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), as required

In return, you’ll be eligible for[1]:

• Day One Benefits
  • Medical & Dental Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
    • Spouse Life Insurance
    • Child Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Time Off Program
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Parental Leave and more
  • Adoption Reimbursement Program
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Community and Volunteer Service Program
  • Employee Ownership Plan
• Additional Benefits
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Insurance Benefits
    • Vision Coverage
    • Accident
    • Critical Illness
    • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • Legal and more
  • Onsite Campus Amenities
    • Workout Facility
    • Cafeteria
    • Credit Union

[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job.  It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job.  Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Simtra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Simtra evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Data Privacy

To learn more about Simtra's approach to data privacy, please review the Simtra Recruitment Platform Global Privacy Policy:  https://simtra.com/privacy-policy/

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) ist ein erstklassiges Auftragsentwicklungs- & Herstellungsunternehmen, welches seit über 65 Jahren in Zusammenarbeit mit mehr als 60 internationalen Kunden weltweit sterile, injizierbare Arzneimittel auf den Markt bringt. Unser Hauptaugenmerk liegt hierbei auf der Herstellung von Krebstherapeutika. Mit der Unterstützung von über 2.000 Mitarbeitenden an unseren zwei Standorten in Bloomington, Indiana, USA und Halle/Westfalen, Deutschland, können wir unseren Kunden ein breites Portfolio von Verabreichungssystemen anbieten, darunter vorgefüllte Spritzen, flüssige/lyophilisierte Fläschchen, Verdünnungsmittel für die Rekonstitution, mit Pulver gefüllte Fläschchen und sterile Kristallisation. Neben der GMP-Herstellung bieten wir auch weitere Dienstleistungen an, darunter Unterstützung bei der Formulierung und Entwicklung, Gefriertrocknungsoptimierung, globale regulatorische Unterstützung sowie Sekundärverpackung.

Simtra wird aus vielseitigen Teams in verschiedenen Bereichen gebildet! Werden Sie ein Teil des Teams und unterstützen Sie zukünftig dabei Patienten weltweit lebensverändernde Medikamente zur Verfügung zu stellen.

Um mehr über die Datenschutzrichtlinie von Simtra zu erfahren, lesen Sie bitte die globale Datenschutzrichtlinie der Simtra Recruitment Platform: » Recruiting Privacy Notice (DE)

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.  

Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide.  As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra.  We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging.  Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

Why join Team Simtra? Because we:

Make it HAPPEN – We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.

Make it TOGETHER – We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams—so we can solve problems in new ways.

Make it RIGHT – We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.

Make it COUNT – We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make – taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.

This role:

We are looking for a Process Engineer (level depends on experience) that is responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing packaging processes to improve efficiency, quality, and productivity. This engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify areas for process improvement, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards in the pharmaceutical aseptic manufacturing or automated inspection & packaging areas. This position is 100% onsite at the Bloomington facility and reports directly to the Sr. Manager, Engineering & Maintenance.

The responsibilities:

• Demonstrates a strong ownership for the equipment and processes in the filling or packaging areas
• Implement process improvement projects that enhance efficiency, improve quality, and reduce costs for aseptic filling processes, lyophilization, or inspection & packaging processes
• Develop user requirements (URS), technical specification and design specifications for new processing (aseptic filling, lyophilization, equipment preparation, formulation) and/or automated inspection & packaging equipment and/or upgrades to existing equipment
• Author and execute protocols to include commissioning, qualification, and validation activities (FAT, SAT, IQ and OQ) for packaging systems
• Collaborates with external engineering firms or OEM in feasibility assessments, concept design, basic design, and detail design
• Develop and maintain project schedules using MS Project
• Collaborate with suppliers to source processing and/or packaging equipment parts to ensure quality standards are met
• Provide technical support and training to operations and maintenance on aseptic processing equipment or inspection & packaging equipment
• Interact with all functions and levels of management, ensuring effective, ongoing communication across teams and internal/external stakeholders
• Support with complex site investigation of key safety and production issues and events and work on the identification and implementation of CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) plans to address such events and prevent recurrence

Required qualifications:

• BS degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Packaging, Pharmaceutical, Biomedical), or a related technical field
• 1+ years of experience in aseptic processes or inspection & packaging engineering in the pharmaceutical industry (level hired for depends on years of experience)
• 0-2 years of experience (Level I)
• 2-5 years of experience (Level II)
• 5-8 years of experience (Level III/Sr.)
• 8+ years of experience (Level IV/Principal)
• Knowledge of the basic principles in aseptic processing and/or packaging engineering best practices
• Must be able to lead and execute engineering projects
• Strong understanding of packaging materials, processing, and testing methods
• Experience with PLC, HMI, Vision Systems and Building Management systems
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to read mechanical, electrical, and P&ID drawings
• AutoCAD or equivalent component design knowledge
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Experience and the ability to use enterprise software (examples include: JDE, Microsoft Dynamics, BPLM, Veeva, Trackwise, etc.)

 Physical / safety requirements:

• Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends
• Position requires sitting for long hours, but may also involve walking or standing for long periods of time
• Variable travel of 0-10% could be expected
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs overhead
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), as required

In return, you’ll be eligible for[1]:

• Day One Benefits
  • Medical & Dental Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
    • Spouse Life Insurance
    • Child Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Time Off Program
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Parental Leave and more
  • Adoption Reimbursement Program
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Community and Volunteer Service Program
  • Employee Ownership Plan
• Additional Benefits
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Insurance Benefits
    • Vision Coverage
    • Accident
    • Critical Illness
    • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • Legal and more
  • Onsite Campus Amenities
    • Workout Facility
    • Cafeteria
    • Credit Union

[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job.  It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job.  Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Simtra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Simtra evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Data Privacy

To learn more about Simtra's approach to data privacy, please review the Simtra Recruitment Platform Global Privacy Policy:  https://simtra.com/privacy-policy/

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) ist ein erstklassiges Auftragsentwicklungs- & Herstellungsunternehmen, welches seit über 65 Jahren in Zusammenarbeit mit mehr als 60 internationalen Kunden weltweit sterile, injizierbare Arzneimittel auf den Markt bringt. Unser Hauptaugenmerk liegt hierbei auf der Herstellung von Krebstherapeutika. Mit der Unterstützung von über 2.000 Mitarbeitenden an unseren zwei Standorten in Bloomington, Indiana, USA und Halle/Westfalen, Deutschland, können wir unseren Kunden ein breites Portfolio von Verabreichungssystemen anbieten, darunter vorgefüllte Spritzen, flüssige/lyophilisierte Fläschchen, Verdünnungsmittel für die Rekonstitution, mit Pulver gefüllte Fläschchen und sterile Kristallisation. Neben der GMP-Herstellung bieten wir auch weitere Dienstleistungen an, darunter Unterstützung bei der Formulierung und Entwicklung, Gefriertrocknungsoptimierung, globale regulatorische Unterstützung sowie Sekundärverpackung.

Simtra wird aus vielseitigen Teams in verschiedenen Bereichen gebildet! Werden Sie ein Teil des Teams und unterstützen Sie zukünftig dabei Patienten weltweit lebensverändernde Medikamente zur Verfügung zu stellen.

Wir produzieren in unserem Werk in Halle/Westfalen Arzneimittel zur Therapie verschiedener Krebs- und anderer lebensbedrohenden Erkrankungen. 

Das bieten wir Ihnen:

• Faire tarifgebundene Vergütung inkl. Sozialleistungen wie ein 13. Tarifgehalt, Urlaubsgeld, betriebliche Altersvorsorge und eine zusätzliche Pflegeversicherung
• Hauseigene moderne Kantine mit attraktiver Be­zu­schus­sung
• 30 Tage Urlaub plus Sonderurlaub
• Wochenarbeitszeit von 37,5 Stunden
• Job-Rad Leasing
• Corporate Benefits: Exklusive Mitarbeiterrabatte bei zahlreichen bekannten Marken
• Gute Verkehrsanbindung und kostenlose Mitarbeitendenparkplätze mit E-Ladesäulen zu günstigen Konditionen
• Berufsbedingter Umzug? Wir unterstützen finanziell im Rahmen unserer Umzugskostenpauschale
• Kostenlose Betriebssportarten z.B. Badminton, Fußball und Fitnesskurse

Engagierten und begabten Menschen bieten wir interessante Chancen in allen Phasen des Berufslebens. Geschlecht, Alter, Hautfarbe, Herkunft, sexuelle Orientierung und Beeinträchtigungen spielen dabei keine Rolle - im Gegenteil: Wir fördern Vielfalt und glauben, dass Diversität eine Bereicherung darstellt.

Wir freuen uns über die Zusendung der Unterlagen zu Ihrem bisherigen beruflichen Werdegang direkt über unser Online-System.

Bei Rückfragen wenden Sie sich gerne an Dinara Joneleit (djoneleit@simtra.com).

Um mehr über die Datenschutzrichtlinie von Simtra zu erfahren, lesen Sie bitte die globale Datenschutzerklärung der Simtra Recruitment Plattform durch: Privacy Policy (DE) — Simtra BioPharma Solutions

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.  

Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide.  As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra.  We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging.  Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

Why join Team Simtra? Because we:

Make it HAPPEN – We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.

Make it TOGETHER – We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams—so we can solve problems in new ways.

Make it RIGHT – We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.

Make it COUNT – We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make – taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.

This role:

The Senior Quality Auditor is a member of the Quality Assurance Team reporting directly to the Sr Manager, Quality Auditing. They conduct internal audits ensuring compliance with all applicable cGMP regulations, processes, systems and provisions of the Quality System. They host and manage regulatory authority and client inspections. They serve as a technical expert within the Quality Auditing department. They are responsible for results in terms of quality system conformance to regulations and Simtra quality policies.

The responsibilities:

 Performs internal audits / assessments by collecting and analyzing objective evidence regarding issues and risks. Ensures that audit schedules are produced and communicated in a timely fashion. Plans, schedules, coordinates, supports, and leads detailed audits of facility practices to ensure that policies and procedures comply with worldwide regulatory agencies and Corporate Quality Policy guidelines. This includes review of updated GMP regulations and current FDA and outside of US requirements and incorporation into internal programs, where appropriate.

• Leads/supports Client audits of the facility. Prepares for the audit/assessment activity by researching background information, including previous audit results. Assists in reviewing audit responses. Maintains the assessment file through the process to closure.
• Supports routine GMP and Pre-Approval Inspection regulatory audits. Prepares for audits by coordinating documentation, arranging facility tours, reserving conference rooms, and communicating with facility subject matter experts. Assists in pre- and post- audit communications with Global Quality and regulatory bodies. Interfaces with regulatory inspectors during audits.
• Evaluates corrective and preventive action responses to assessment findings for adequacy, including root cause and timeliness.
• Conducting and confirming follow-up actions on Corporate, Client, Regulatory and Internal site compliance audits. Reports extended corrective actions to management.
• Performs procedure gap assessments to ensure compliance with Global Quality procedures.
• Maintains and makes recommendations for improvement to Quality procedures.
• Performs desktop evaluations of site’s suppliers per Global Quality procedures.
• Considered a Subject Matter Expert for department.
• Mentors other auditors.
• Trains subject matter experts for inspection readiness.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required.  Preferably in a science or technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry, which should include at least 3 years of auditing experience.
• ASQ and/or RAB auditor accreditation is strongly desired.
• Extensive working knowledge of applicable quality and regulatory standards and regulations.
• Excellent communication skills – both written and oral.
• Work effectively independently and in team environment.
• Must demonstrate sound judgment and analytical skills to enable assessment of risk.
• Expertise in GMP regulations.
• Ability to demonstrate strong organizational skills.
• Good working knowledge of Windows based applications.
• Resourceful, self-reliant, self-motivated and confident.
• Working knowledge of quality software system (e.g. TrackWise, Veeva).
• General knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and other continuous improvement tools.

In return, you’ll be eligible for[1]:

• Day One Benefits
  • Medical & Dental Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
    • Spouse Life Insurance
    • Child Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Time Off Program
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Parental Leave and more
  • Adoption Reimbursement Program
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Community and Volunteer Service Program
  • Employee Ownership Plan
• Additional Benefits
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Insurance Benefits
    • Vision Coverage
    • Accident
    • Critical Illness
    • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • Legal and more
  • Onsite Campus Amenities
    • Workout Facility
    • Cafeteria
    • Credit Union

[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job.  It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job.  Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Simtra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Simtra evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Data Privacy

To learn more about Simtra's approach to data privacy, please review the Simtra Recruitment Platform Global Privacy Policy:  https://simtra.com/privacy-policy/

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.  

Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide.  As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra.  We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging.  Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

Why join Team Simtra? Because we:

Make it HAPPEN – We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.

Make it TOGETHER – We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams—so we can solve problems in new ways.

Make it RIGHT – We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.

Make it COUNT – We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make – taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.

This role:

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Database Administrator (DBA) and enterprise application architect to join our IT team. The ideal candidate will bring over fifteen years of hands-on expertise in Oracle Database Administration, MS SQL Server, and multi-platform enterprise application  environments such as Oracle, SAP, JDEdwards, on different operating systems including Linux/Unix and Windows. This role also requires deep technical knowledge of application architecture, datacenter infrastructure, including networking, virtualization, and enterprise storage systems. The Senior DBA and architect will play a key role in architecting and designing database and infrastructure solutions, providing day-to-day operational support, and leading technical delivery of complex projects to support our enterprise applications.

What you'll be doing:

• Architect and design scalable, secure, and high-performance database solutions across Oracle and MS SQL Server platforms.
• Lead the architecture and integration of database systems with datacenter technologies including networking, virtualization, and storage.
• Provide day-to-day support for production, development, and test database environments, ensuring optimal performance and uptime.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and security teams to align database and datacenter strategies with business goals.
• Lead the technical delivery of database and infrastructure projects, including upgrades, migrations, and consolidations.
• Develop and enforce database standards, best practices, and security policies.
• Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, and disaster recovery planning.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across database, OS, network, and storage layers.
• Ensure core enterprise applications are performing at optimal speeds and are fully backed up and redundant.
• Mentor junior DBAs and technology managers to serve as a subject matter expert across all IT teams.

Technical Skills & Expertise:

Enterprise Applciations:

• JDEdwards
• Oracle Applications
• D365
• SAP
• PTC
• Siebel
• Salesforce
• Workday
• Other HRIS Platforms

Database Platforms:

• Oracle: 10g, 11g, 12c, 19c
• MS SQL Server: 2008, 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022
• Postgres
• NoSQL Databases
• ODBC
• Reporting Replicas
• Datawarehousing Techniques
• Snowflake
• PL/SQL, T-SQL, SQL performance tuning

Operating Systems:

• Unix/Linux: Solaris 5, AIX, RHEL, CentOS
• Windows Server: 2003, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022

Datacenter Technologies:

• Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, firewalls, load balancers
• Virtualization: VMware vSphere/ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, Oracle VM
• Storage: SAN/NAS, RAID, Fibre Channel, iSCSI, NetApp, EMC, Dell EqualLogic

Cloud Technologies:

• AWS
• Azure
• Datalakes
• Data Lakehouses
• Data warehouses

Scripting & Automation:

• Bash, PowerShell, Python (for automation)
• Infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Terraform, preferred)

Preferred Certifications:

• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
• Microsoft Certified: Database Administrator
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)

What you'll bring:

• 15+ of experience in life sciences, pharma or biotech
• 15+ years of leadership in technology & architecture
• Ability to travel internationally as necessary.

Physical / Safety Requirements

• Position requires sitting for long hours, but may involve walking or standing for periods of time

In return, you’ll be eligible for[1]:

• Day One Benefits
• Medical & Dental Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Spouse Life Insurance
• Child Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Time Off Program
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave and more
• Adoption Reimbursement Program
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Community and Volunteer Service Program
• Additional Benefits
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Insurance Benefits
• Vision Coverage
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal and more
• Onsite Campus Amenities
• Workout Facility
• Cafeteria
• Credit Union

[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job.  It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job.  Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Simtra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Simtra evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Data Privacy

To learn more about Simtra's approach to data privacy, please review the Simtra Recruitment Platform Global Privacy Policy:  https://simtra.com/privacy-policy/

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.  

Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide.  As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra.  We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging.  Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

Why join Team Simtra? Because we:

Make it HAPPEN – We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.

Make it TOGETHER – We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams—so we can solve problems in new ways.

Make it RIGHT – We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.

Make it COUNT – We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make – taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.

The role:

The Senior Maintenance Technician - Packaging works as a key member of a high-performance team responsible for supporting daily packaging operations and equipment in a pharmaceutical production environment.  This position reports to the Automation Supervisor.

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The responsibilities:

• Routine and non-routine checks and electrical/mechanical repair of packaging equipment failures
• Troubleshoot and preventive maintenance of packaging equipment
• Identify and implement continuous improvement projects
• Develop, monitor, and perform preventative maintenance procedures
• Review and track equipment component failures and help make recommendations for increased long-term reliability
• Maintain appropriate equipment documentation and change control according to internal procedures
• Participate in spare part analysis and inventory development
• Installation and startup of new equipment

What you'll need:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED (Technical Associates degree preferred)
• 5+ years industrial maintenance experience (or equivalent) in a multi craft environment
• Preferred experience in aseptic manufacturing environment
• Preferred HVAC/welding certification
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and the ability to use enterprise software (examples include: JDE, BPLM, Pilgrim, Trackwise, etc.)

Physical / Safety Requirements:

• Must be able to lift, push/pull, and carry up to 50 pounds
• May be required to stand for over 4 hours per day
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds overhead
• Must be able to wear personal protective as required.
• Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends
• Use of hands and fingers to manipulate office equipment and hand tools is required
• Must be able to gown qualify for Grade A/B areas, as needed.

In return, you’ll be eligible for[1]:

• Day One Benefits
  • Medical & Dental Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
    • Spouse Life Insurance
    • Child Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Time Off Program
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Parental Leave and more
  • Adoption Reimbursement Program
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Community and Volunteer Service Program
• Additional Benefits
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance 
  • Voluntary Insurance Benefits
    • Vision Coverage
    • Accident
    • Critical Illness
    • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • Legal and more
  • Onsite Campus Amenities
    • Workout Facility
    • Cafeteria
    • Credit Union

[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job.  It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job.  Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Simtra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Simtra evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Data Privacy

To learn more about Simtra's approach to data privacy, please review the Simtra Recruitment Platform Global Privacy Policy:  https://simtra.com/privacy-policy/

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) ist ein erstklassiges Auftragsentwicklungs- & Herstellungsunternehmen, welches seit über 65 Jahren in Zusammenarbeit mit mehr als 60 internationalen Kunden weltweit sterile, injizierbare Arzneimittel auf den Markt bringt. Unser Hauptaugenmerk liegt hierbei auf der Herstellung von Krebstherapeutika. Mit der Unterstützung von über 2.000 Mitarbeitenden an unseren zwei Standorten in Bloomington, Indiana, USA und Halle/Westfalen, Deutschland, können wir unseren Kunden ein breites Portfolio von Verabreichungssystemen anbieten, darunter vorgefüllte Spritzen, flüssige/lyophilisierte Fläschchen, Verdünnungsmittel für die Rekonstitution, mit Pulver gefüllte Fläschchen und sterile Kristallisation. Neben der GMP-Herstellung bieten wir auch weitere Dienstleistungen an, darunter Unterstützung bei der Formulierung und Entwicklung, Gefriertrocknungsoptimierung, globale regulatorische Unterstützung sowie Sekundärverpackung.

Simtra wird aus vielseitigen Teams in verschiedenen Bereichen gebildet! Werde ein Teil des Teams und unterstütze zukünftig dabei Patienten weltweit lebensverändernde Medikamente zur Verfügung zu stellen.

Wir produzieren in unserem Werk in Halle/Westfalen Arzneimittel zur Therapie verschiedener Krebs- und anderer lebensbedrohenden Erkrankungen. 

Wir suchen Dich für die Ausbildung als Chemielaborant (m/w/d) ab September 2026. 

Chemielaboranten arbeiten mit Chemikalien, Glasapparaturen und computergestützten Messgeräten. Sie führen chemische Versuche durch, in denen sie Stoffarten aufgrund ihrer chemischen und physikalischen Eigenschaften unterscheiden. Anschließend protokollieren sie gewissenhaft ihre Arbeitsabläufe und Versuchsergebnisse.

Die Ausbildungsdauer beträgt 3,5 Jahre.

Du bringst mit:

• Fachoberschulreife oder allgemeine Hochschulreife (Abitur)
• Gute Kenntnisse in den naturwissenschaftlichen Fächern
• Technisches Verständnis
• Fingerfertigkeit
• Sorgfältige und genaue Arbeitsweise
• Teamfähigkeit
• EDV- und Englischkenntnisse

Das bieten wir Dir:

Wenn Du hoch hinauswillst und Dich einbringen möchtest, bist Du bei uns genau richtig! Angehenden Chemielaboranten bieten wir nicht nur eine qualifizierte und fundierte Berufsausbildung, die in der Region und in der Branche einen sehr guten Ruf genießt, sondern auch folgende Vorteile:

• Faire tarifgebundene Vergütung inkl. Sozialleistungen wie ein 13. Ausbildungsgehalt, Urlaubsgeld, betriebliche Altersvorsorge und eine zusätzliche Pflegeversicherung
• Hauseigene moderne Kantine mit attraktiver Be­zu­schus­sung
• 30 Tage Urlaub plus Sonderurlaub
• Wochenarbeitszeit von 37,5 Stunden
• Corporate Benefits: Exklusive Rabatte für Mitarbeitende bei zahlreichen bekannten Marken
• Gute Verkehrsanbindung und kostenlose Mitarbeitendenparkplätze 
• Berufsbedingter Umzug? Wir unterstützen finanziell im Rahmen unserer Umzugskostenpauschale
• Kostenlose Betriebssportarten z.B. Badminton, Fußball und Fitnesskurse

Engagierten und begabten Menschen bieten wir interessante Chancen in allen Phasen des Berufslebens. Geschlecht, Alter, Hautfarbe, Herkunft, sexuelle Orientierung und Beeinträchtigungen spielen dabei keine Rolle - im Gegenteil: Wir fördern Vielfalt und glauben, dass Diversität eine Bereicherung darstellt.

Wir freuen uns über die Zusendung Deiner Unterlagen mit Anschreiben, Lebenslauf und den letzten beiden Schulzeugnissen direkt über unser Online-System. Bitte reiche alle Dokumente zusammen mit dem Anschreiben oder mit dem Lebenslauf ein. 

Bei Rückfragen wende Dich gerne an Neil Bethge (nbethge@simtra.com).

Um mehr über die Datenschutzrichtlinie von Simtra zu erfahren, lesen Sie bitte die globale Datenschutzrichtlinie der Simtra Recruitment Platform: » Recruiting Privacy Notice (DE)

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) ist ein erstklassiges Auftragsentwicklungs- & Herstellungsunternehmen, welches seit über 65 Jahren in Zusammenarbeit mit mehr als 60 internationalen Kunden weltweit sterile, injizierbare Arzneimittel auf den Markt bringt. Unser Hauptaugenmerk liegt hierbei auf der Herstellung von Krebstherapeutika. Mit der Unterstützung von über 2.000 Mitarbeitenden an unseren zwei Standorten in Bloomington, Indiana, USA und Halle/Westfalen, Deutschland, können wir unseren Kunden ein breites Portfolio von Verabreichungssystemen anbieten, darunter vorgefüllte Spritzen, flüssige/lyophilisierte Fläschchen, Verdünnungsmittel für die Rekonstitution, mit Pulver gefüllte Fläschchen und sterile Kristallisation. Neben der GMP-Herstellung bieten wir auch weitere Dienstleistungen an, darunter Unterstützung bei der Formulierung und Entwicklung, Gefriertrocknungsoptimierung, globale regulatorische Unterstützung sowie Sekundärverpackung.

Simtra wird aus vielseitigen Teams in verschiedenen Bereichen gebildet! Werde ein Teil des Teams und unterstütze zukünftig dabei Patienten weltweit lebensverändernde Medikamente zur Verfügung zu stellen.

Wir produzieren in unserem Werk in Halle/Westfalen Arzneimittel zur Therapie verschiedener Krebs- und anderer lebensbedrohenden Erkrankungen. 

Wir suchen Dich für die Ausbildung als Pharmakant (m/w/d) ab September 2026. 

Der Pharmakant stellt Arzneimittel aus chemischen und pflanzlichen Wirkstoffen her. Zum Einsatz kommen dabei automatisierte Produktions- und Abfüllanlagen, mit deren Hilfe sterile Lösungen, Pulver, Salben und Impfstoffe produziert werden. Pharmakanten bedienen sich dieser Maschinen, steuern und überwachen den Produktionsprozess, warten und reinigen die Arbeitsgeräte und führen Qualitätskontrollen durch. Auch die maschinelle Verpackung der Medikamente und die sachgerechte Lagerung werden von Pharmakanten übernommen. Dies sind die weiteren Ausbildungsinhalte:

• Pharmazeutische, chemische und physikalische Grundoperationen
• Herstellen von sterilen Arzneimitteln
• Mikrobiologie
• Kontrollieren und Sichern der Qualität
• Mess- und Regeltechnik
• Umgang mit Arbeitsstoffen
• Verpacken, Lagern, Disponieren
• Informationstechnische Arbeiten
• Dokumentation
• Arbeitssicherheit/Umweltschutz

Die Ausbildungsdauer beträgt 3,5 Jahre.

Du bringst mit:

• Fachoberschulreife oder allgemeine Hochschulreife (Abitur)
• Gute Kenntnisse in den naturwissenschaftlichen Fächern
• Technisches Verständnis
• Fingerfertigkeit
• Sorgfältige und genaue Arbeitsweise
• Teamfähigkeit
• EDV- und Englischkenntnisse

Das bieten wir Dir:

Wenn Du hoch hinauswillst und Dich einbringen möchtest, bist Du bei uns genau richtig! Angehenden Pharmakanten bieten wir nicht nur eine qualifizierte und fundierte Berufsausbildung, die in der Region und in der Branche einen sehr guten Ruf genießt, sondern auch folgende Vorteile:

• Faire tarifgebundene Vergütung inkl. Sozialleistungen wie ein 13. Ausbildungsgehalt, Urlaubsgeld, betriebliche Altersvorsorge und eine zusätzliche Pflegeversicherung
• Hauseigene moderne Kantine mit attraktiver Be­zu­schus­sung
• 30 Tage Urlaub plus Sonderurlaub
• Wochenarbeitszeit von 37,5 Stunden
• Corporate Benefits: Exklusive Rabatte für Mitarbeitende bei zahlreichen bekannten Marken
• Gute Verkehrsanbindung und kostenlose Mitarbeitendenparkplätze
• Berufsbedingter Umzug? Wir unterstützen finanziell im Rahmen unserer Umzugskostenpauschale
• Kostenlose Betriebssportarten z.B. Badminton, Fußball und Fitnesskurse

Engagierten und begabten Menschen bieten wir interessante Chancen in allen Phasen des Berufslebens. Geschlecht, Alter, Hautfarbe, Herkunft, sexuelle Orientierung und Beeinträchtigungen spielen dabei keine Rolle - im Gegenteil: Wir fördern Vielfalt und glauben, dass Diversität eine Bereicherung darstellt.

Wir freuen uns über die Zusendung Deiner Unterlagen mit Anschreiben, Lebenslauf und den letzten beiden Schulzeugnissen direkt über unser Online-System. Bitte reiche alle Dokumente zusammen mit dem Anschreiben oder mit dem Lebenslauf ein. 

Bei Rückfragen wende Dich gerne an Neil Bethge (nbethge@simtra.com).

Um mehr über die Datenschutzrichtlinie von Simtra zu erfahren, lesen Sie bitte die globale Datenschutzrichtlinie der Simtra Recruitment Platform: » Recruiting Privacy Notice (DE)

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) ist ein erstklassiges Auftragsentwicklungs- & Herstellungsunternehmen, welches seit über 65 Jahren in Zusammenarbeit mit mehr als 60 internationalen Kunden weltweit sterile, injizierbare Arzneimittel auf den Markt bringt. Unser Hauptaugenmerk liegt hierbei auf der Herstellung von Krebstherapeutika. Mit der Unterstützung von über 2.000 Mitarbeitenden an unseren zwei Standorten in Bloomington, Indiana, USA und Halle/Westfalen, Deutschland, können wir unseren Kunden ein breites Portfolio von Verabreichungssystemen anbieten, darunter vorgefüllte Spritzen, flüssige/lyophilisierte Fläschchen, Verdünnungsmittel für die Rekonstitution, mit Pulver gefüllte Fläschchen und sterile Kristallisation. Neben der GMP-Herstellung bieten wir auch weitere Dienstleistungen an, darunter Unterstützung bei der Formulierung und Entwicklung, Gefriertrocknungsoptimierung, globale regulatorische Unterstützung sowie Sekundärverpackung.

Simtra wird aus vielseitigen Teams in verschiedenen Bereichen gebildet! Werde ein Teil des Teams und unterstütze zukünftig dabei Patienten weltweit lebensverändernde Medikamente zur Verfügung zu stellen.

Wir produzieren in unserem Werk in Halle/Westfalen Arzneimittel zur Therapie verschiedener Krebs- und anderer lebensbedrohenden Erkrankungen. 

Wir suchen Dich für die Ausbildung zur Produktionsfachkraft (m/w/d) Chemie ab September 2026. 

Während Deiner Ausbildung zur Produktionsfachkraft Chemie erwartet Dich ein abwechslungsreicher Ausbildungsablauf. Neben einer breiten beruflichen Grundbildung (Theorieunterricht) erhältst Du wertvolle Praxiseinblicke zur Herstellung von onkologischen Arzneimitteln. Dabei lernst Du u.a. den täglichen Umgang mit Chemikalien und überwachst unsere pharmazeutischen Herstellungsprozesse an hochmodernen Produktionsanlagen. Durch prozessbegleitende Kontrollen trägst Du zudem zur Qualitätssicherung unserer Herstellungsprozesse bei.

Die Ausbildungsdauer beträgt 2 Jahre.

Du bringst mit:

• mindestens einen Hauptschulabschluss
• Interesse für chemische Prozesse und Produktionsabläufe
• handwerkliches Geschick sowie ein technisches Verständnis
• Bereitschaft zur Schichtarbeit
• Zuverlässigkeit, Teamfähigkeit und Flexibilität 

Das bieten wir Dir:

Wenn Du hoch hinauswillst und Dich einbringen möchtest, bist Du bei uns genau richtig! Angehenden Produktionsfachkräften Chemie bieten wir nicht nur eine qualifizierte und fundierte Berufsausbildung, die in der Region und in der Branche einen sehr guten Ruf genießt, sondern auch folgende Vorteile:

• Faire tarifgebundene Vergütung inkl. Sozialleistungen wie ein 13. Ausbildungsgehalt, Urlaubsgeld, betriebliche Altersvorsorge und eine zusätzliche Pflegeversicherung
• Hauseigene moderne Kantine mit attraktiver Be­zu­schus­sung
• 30 Tage Urlaub plus Sonderurlaub
• Wochenarbeitszeit von 37,5 Stunden
• Corporate Benefits: Exklusive Rabatte für Mitarbeitende bei zahlreichen bekannten Marken
• Gute Verkehrsanbindung und kostenlose Mitarbeitendenparkplätze
• Berufsbedingter Umzug? Wir unterstützen finanziell im Rahmen unserer Umzugskostenpauschale
• Kostenlose Betriebssportarten z.B. Badminton, Fußball und Fitnesskurse

Engagierten und begabten Menschen bieten wir interessante Chancen in allen Phasen des Berufslebens. Geschlecht, Alter, Hautfarbe, Herkunft, sexuelle Orientierung und Beeinträchtigungen spielen dabei keine Rolle - im Gegenteil: Wir fördern Vielfalt und glauben, dass Diversität eine Bereicherung darstellt.

Wir freuen uns über die Zusendung Deiner Unterlagen mit Anschreiben, Lebenslauf und den letzten beiden Schulzeugnissen direkt über unser Online-System. Bitte reiche alle Dokumente zusammen mit dem Anschreiben oder mit dem Lebenslauf ein. 

Bei Rückfragen wende Dich gerne an Neil Bethge (nbethge@simtra.com).

Um mehr über die Datenschutzrichtlinie von Simtra zu erfahren, lesen Sie bitte die globale Datenschutzrichtlinie der Simtra Recruitment Platform: » Recruiting Privacy Notice (DE)

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.  

Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide.  As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra.  We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging.  Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

Why join Team Simtra? Because we:

Make it HAPPEN – We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.

Make it TOGETHER – We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams—so we can solve problems in new ways.

Make it RIGHT – We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.

Make it COUNT – We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make – taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.

This role:

 The Formulation Group Leader is a member of the Manufacturing Leadership Team reporting directly to the Manufacturing Supervisor.  They provide direct support to manufacturing to ensure that finished products meet the required specifications by coordinating activities of Formulation Operators who perform in the manufacturing areas.  The Formulation Group Leader provides decision-making and oversight to ensure compliance to all regulatory agency regulations and guidelines and to Simtra Standard Operating Procedures.  This position fully supports and drives quality operations on the production floor and communicates effectively with production team members, multiple levels of management, and other customer support departments.  The Formulation Group Leader creates an environment where teamwork, productivity, safety, identity, strength, purity, and quality (SISPQ) are reflected in the finished product.

The responsibilities:

• Prepare media and buffer solutions
• Operate Clean-in-Place (CIP) and Steam-in-Place (SIP) systems
• Operate general production equipment (such as pH and conductivity meters, autoclaves, portable mixers, scales and balances, etc)
• Monitor and record critical process parameters
• Complete all relevant paperwork following GDP/GMP guidelines
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of production equipment to maintain in GMP fashion
• Perform sampling using aseptic techniques
• Participate on Continuous Improvement Teams
• Train and mentor other team members
• Write, revise and review pertinent documentation as appropriate
• Troubleshoot process problems and respond to process alarms
• Assist with process/equipment validation and data analysis
• Work with other groups such as maintenance/metrology and calibration to ensure preventative maintenance completion
• Required to maintain attendance in accordance with the Bloomington Attendance Policy
• Scheduled weekend overtime will be required

Work Environment: 

Classified pharmaceutical environment wearing required gowning. Must be able to work safely with materials required to produce pharmaceutical products, including chemicals, compounds, glassware and sanitization solutions.  Must be able to occasionally (1-33% of the time) work in a confined/clustered work space.

Desirable qualifications:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions: 

• Ability to work independently
• Good communication skills
• Good documentation skills, including legible handwriting
• Good interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills
• Basic math skills
• Knowledge of aseptic manufacturing practices
• Knowledge of standard operating procedures, specifications, and job-specific training materials/Subject Matter Expert
• Requires the operations of multiple types of equipment related to the manufacturing operations as well as hand operated equipment including, but not limited to, such things as calipers, scales, gauges, and other measuring devices

Physical / safety requirements:

• Occasional (1-33%)
• Sitting, climbing stairs and ladders, balancing, kneeling, operating controls
• Frequent (34-66%)
• Standing, walking, reaching forward and overhead, stooping, crouching,
• Pushing and pulling up to 110 lbs
• Lifting and carrying up to 70 lbs
• Constant (67-100%)
• Object handling, fingering, fine hand coordination, simple hand grasping, firm hand grasping

Additional requirement(s):

• High school diploma or GED required
• 6 months of previous Pharmaceutical or Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Final candidates for Formulation Group Leader will be required to pass a post offer/pre-employment job placement examination which will test the physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Must be able to understand, speak, read and write English in order to comply with necessary SOP’, job-specific training materials, GMP’s, and other manuals.

In return, you’ll be eligible for[1]:

• Day One Benefits
  • Medical & Dental Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
    • Spouse Life Insurance
    • Child Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Time Off Program
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Parental Leave and more
  • Adoption Reimbursement Program
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Community and Volunteer Service Program
  • Employee Ownership Plan
• Additional Benefits
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Insurance Benefits
    • Vision Coverage
    • Accident
    • Critical Illness
    • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • Legal and more
  • Onsite Campus Amenities
    • Workout Facility
    • Cafeteria
    • Credit Union

[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job.  It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job.  Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Simtra is an equal opportunity employer. Simtra evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.                                                                                                                                          

Data Privacy

To learn more about Simtra's approach to data privacy, please review the Simtra Recruitment Platform Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy — Simtra BioPharma Solution

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.  

Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide.  As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra.  We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging.  Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

Why join Team Simtra? Because we:

Make it HAPPEN – We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.

Make it TOGETHER – We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams—so we can solve problems in new ways.

Make it RIGHT – We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.

Make it COUNT – We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make – taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.

This role:

 The Formulation Group Leader is a member of the Manufacturing Leadership Team reporting directly to the Manufacturing Supervisor.  They provide direct support to manufacturing to ensure that finished products meet the required specifications by coordinating activities of Formulation Operators who perform in the manufacturing areas.  The Formulation Group Leader provides decision-making and oversight to ensure compliance to all regulatory agency regulations and guidelines and to Simtra Standard Operating Procedures.  This position fully supports and drives quality operations on the production floor and communicates effectively with production team members, multiple levels of management, and other customer support departments.  The Formulation Group Leader creates an environment where teamwork, productivity, safety, identity, strength, purity, and quality (SISPQ) are reflected in the finished product.

Weekend PM Schedule: Friday-Sunday 7:00pm-7:30am

The responsibilities:

• Prepare media and buffer solutions
• Operate Clean-in-Place (CIP) and Steam-in-Place (SIP) systems
• Operate general production equipment (such as pH and conductivity meters, autoclaves, portable mixers, scales and balances, etc)
• Monitor and record critical process parameters
• Complete all relevant paperwork following GDP/GMP guidelines
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of production equipment to maintain in GMP fashion
• Perform sampling using aseptic techniques
• Participate on Continuous Improvement Teams
• Train and mentor other team members
• Write, revise and review pertinent documentation as appropriate
• Troubleshoot process problems and respond to process alarms
• Assist with process/equipment validation and data analysis
• Work with other groups such as maintenance/metrology and calibration to ensure preventative maintenance completion
• Required to maintain attendance in accordance with the Bloomington Attendance Policy
• Scheduled weekend overtime will be required

Work Environment: 

Classified pharmaceutical environment wearing required gowning. Must be able to work safely with materials required to produce pharmaceutical products, including chemicals, compounds, glassware and sanitization solutions.  Must be able to occasionally (1-33% of the time) work in a confined/clustered work space.

Desirable qualifications:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions: 

• Ability to work independently
• Good communication skills
• Good documentation skills, including legible handwriting
• Good interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills
• Basic math skills
• Knowledge of aseptic manufacturing practices
• Knowledge of standard operating procedures, specifications, and job-specific training materials/Subject Matter Expert
• Requires the operations of multiple types of equipment related to the manufacturing operations as well as hand operated equipment including, but not limited to, such things as calipers, scales, gauges, and other measuring devices

Physical / safety requirements:

• Occasional (1-33%)
• Sitting, climbing stairs and ladders, balancing, kneeling, operating controls
• Frequent (34-66%)
• Standing, walking, reaching forward and overhead, stooping, crouching,
• Pushing and pulling up to 110 lbs
• Lifting and carrying up to 70 lbs
• Constant (67-100%)
• Object handling, fingering, fine hand coordination, simple hand grasping, firm hand grasping

Additional requirement(s):

• High school diploma or GED required
• 6 months of previous Pharmaceutical or Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Final candidates for Formulation Group Leader will be required to pass a post offer/pre-employment job placement examination which will test the physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Must be able to understand, speak, read and write English in order to comply with necessary SOP’, job-specific training materials, GMP’s, and other manuals.

In return, you’ll be eligible for[1]:

• Day One Benefits
  • Medical & Dental Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
    • Spouse Life Insurance
    • Child Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Time Off Program
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Parental Leave and more
  • Adoption Reimbursement Program
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Community and Volunteer Service Program
  • Employee Ownership Plan
• Additional Benefits
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Insurance Benefits
    • Vision Coverage
    • Accident
    • Critical Illness
    • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • Legal and more
  • Onsite Campus Amenities
    • Workout Facility
    • Cafeteria
    • Credit Union

[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job.  It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job.  Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Simtra is an equal opportunity employer. Simtra evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.                                                                                                                                          

Data Privacy

To learn more about Simtra's approach to data privacy, please review the Simtra Recruitment Platform Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy — Simtra BioPharma Solution

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.  

Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide.  As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra.  We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging.  Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

Why join Team Simtra? Because we:

Make it HAPPEN – We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.

Make it TOGETHER – We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams—so we can solve problems in new ways.

Make it RIGHT – We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.

Make it COUNT – We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make – taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.

This role:

The Formulation Group Leader is a member of the Manufacturing Leadership Team reporting directly to the Manufacturing Supervisor.  They provide direct support to manufacturing to ensure that finished products meet the required specifications by coordinating activities of Formulation Operators who perform in the manufacturing areas.  The Formulation Group Leader provides decision-making and oversight to ensure compliance to all regulatory agency regulations and guidelines and to Simtra Standard Operating Procedures.  This position fully supports and drives quality operations on the production floor and communicates effectively with production team members, multiple levels of management, and other customer support departments.  The Formulation Group Leader creates an environment where teamwork, productivity, safety, identity, strength, purity, and quality (SISPQ) are reflected in the finished product.

Hours for this position are Monday-Thursday 2PM-12:30AM (4/10hr days) 

The responsibilities:

• Prepare media and buffer solutions
• Operate Clean-in-Place (CIP) and Steam-in-Place (SIP) systems
• Operate general production equipment (such as pH and conductivity meters, autoclaves, portable mixers, scales and balances, etc)
• Monitor and record critical process parameters
• Complete all relevant paperwork following GDP/GMP guidelines
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of production equipment to maintain in GMP fashion
• Perform sampling using aseptic techniques
• Participate on Continuous Improvement Teams
• Train and mentor other team members
• Write, revise and review pertinent documentation as appropriate
• Troubleshoot process problems and respond to process alarms
• Assist with process/equipment validation and data analysis
• Work with other groups such as maintenance/metrology and calibration to ensure preventative maintenance completion
• Required to maintain attendance in accordance with the Bloomington Attendance Policy
• Scheduled weekend overtime will be required

Work Environment: 

Classified pharmaceutical environment wearing required gowning. Must be able to work safely with materials required to produce pharmaceutical products, including chemicals, compounds, glassware and sanitization solutions.  Must be able to occasionally (1-33% of the time) work in a confined/clustered work space.

Desirable qualifications:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions: 

• Ability to work independently
• Good communication skills
• Good documentation skills, including legible handwriting
• Good interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills
• Basic math skills
• Knowledge of aseptic manufacturing practices
• Knowledge of standard operating procedures, specifications, and job-specific training materials/Subject Matter Expert
• Requires the operations of multiple types of equipment related to the manufacturing operations as well as hand operated equipment including, but not limited to, such things as calipers, scales, gauges, and other measuring devices

Physical / safety requirements:

• Occasional (1-33%)
• Sitting, climbing stairs and ladders, balancing, kneeling, operating controls
• Frequent (34-66%)
• Standing, walking, reaching forward and overhead, stooping, crouching,
• Pushing and pulling up to 110 lbs
• Lifting and carrying up to 70 lbs
• Constant (67-100%)
• Object handling, fingering, fine hand coordination, simple hand grasping, firm hand grasping

Additional requirement(s):

• High school diploma or GED required
• 6 months of previous Pharmaceutical or Manufacturing experience preferred.

In return, you’ll be eligible for[1]:

• Day One Benefits
  • Medical & Dental Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
    • Spouse Life Insurance
    • Child Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Time Off Program
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Parental Leave and more
  • Adoption Reimbursement Program
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Community and Volunteer Service Program
  • Employee Ownership Plan
• Additional Benefits
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Insurance Benefits
    • Vision Coverage
    • Accident
    • Critical Illness
    • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • Legal and more
  • Onsite Campus Amenities
    • Workout Facility
    • Cafeteria
    • Credit Union

[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job.  It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job.  Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements. Employees must be in their current position for a minimum of twelve (12) months and be in good standing before applying for other internal opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Simtra is an equal opportunity employer. Simtra evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.                                                                                                                                          

Data Privacy

To learn more about Simtra's approach to data privacy, please review the Simtra Recruitment Platform Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy — Simtra BioPharma Solution

Summary: 

The Formulation & Preparation Operator (Operator II & III) position supports aseptic filling operations by staging and delivering components, conducting in-process testing, weighing materials, formulation of product, and conducting in-process testing, filtration,  cleaning and sanitization, sterilization of equipment, batch reconciliation, compliant gowning, setup and operation of parts washer, autoclaves, and tank cleaning in conformance with current Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Documentation Practices (cGMP/GDP) standards.  The Operator will also initiate minor revisions to existing documents and troubleshoot simple processes / equipment failures. The Operator may be required to cross-train as a support Operator for additional areas. This position reports to the Manufacturing Supervisor. 

Shift structures:

1: M-Th 7:00 – 16:00

2: M-Th 15:00 – 00:00

3: M-Th  23:00 - 8:00

4: Fr-Su 7:00 – 19:30

5: Fr-Su 19:00 – 7:30

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (these are primary responsibilities of the role and the incumbent will perform other duties as assigned): 

• Understand and follow current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) 

• Understand and follow current Good Documentation Practices (GDP) 

• Perform routine cleanup, line clearances, and sanitizations as assigned by area supervision to maintain cGMP compliance within the Cleanroom work areas.  Perform sanitizations in a timely and effective manner in accordance with cGMPs and Simtra procedures, maintaining production schedule.   

• May be required to cross train as a support operator to assist additional manufacturing areas. 

• Maintain organization at all times within the classified areas to ensure equipment segregation, readiness and to prevent any contamination or rejection of batches. 

• Perform routine verification of equipment and instruments. 

• Compare Lot numbers to ensure correct components are being used for the specified batch 

• Complete calculations to support preparation and formulation activities 

• Retrieve and test in-process samples 

• Clean, Sterilize, and sample equipment 

• Setup and operate autocalves, parts washers, tank cleaning, and formulation stations in Cleanroom areas.   

• Assist in the training and development of other team members 

• Required to maintain attendance in accordance with the Bloomington Attendance Policy 

• Scheduled weekend overtime may be required  

Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Qualifications): 

• High school diploma or GED required, 6 months of previous Pharmaceutical or Manufacturing experience preferred. 

• Must be able to understand, speak, read and write English in order to comply with necessary SOP’s, job-specific training materials, GMP’s, and other manuals. 

• Basic Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and the ability to use enterprise software (examples include: Veeva, D365, Blue Mountain, etc.) 

• Must have the ability to work effectively in a ”hands on environment” capable of troubleshooting complex equipment and systems  

• Competency in operation of multiple types of equipment related to the manufacturing operations as well as hand operated equipment including, but not limited to, such things as calipers, scales, gauges, and other measuring devices.  Ability to demonstrate proficiency in reading equipment drawings.  Ability to work safely with equipment under pressure. 

Physical / Safety Requirements 

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 70 lbs, and push and pull up to 150 lbs. 

• Extended periods of standing and/or walking 

• Extended periods in Grade A, B, C, D production environments 

• Use of hands and fingers to manipulate equipment is required 

In return, you’ll be eligible for[1]:

• Day One Benefits
  • Medical & Dental Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
    • Spouse Life Insurance
    • Child Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Time Off Program
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Parental Leave and more
  • Adoption Reimbursement Program
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Community and Volunteer Service Program
  • Employee Ownership Plan
• Additional Benefits
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Insurance Benefits
    • Vision Coverage
    • Accident
    • Critical Illness
    • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • Legal and more
  • Onsite Campus Amenities
    • Workout Facility
    • Cafeteria
    • Credit Union

[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job.  It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job.  Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements. Employees must be in their current position for a minimum of twelve (12) months and be in good standing before applying for other internal opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Simtra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Simtra evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Data Privacy

To learn more about Simtra's approach to data privacy, please review the Simtra Recruitment Platform Global Privacy Policy:  https://simtra.com/privacy-policy/

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) ist ein erstklassiges Auftragsentwicklungs- & Herstellungsunternehmen, welches seit über 65 Jahren in Zusammenarbeit mit mehr als 60 internationalen Kunden weltweit sterile, injizierbare Arzneimittel auf den Markt bringt. Unser Hauptaugenmerk liegt hierbei auf der Herstellung von Krebstherapeutika. Mit der Unterstützung von über 2.000 Mitarbeitenden an unseren zwei Standorten in Bloomington, Indiana, USA und Halle/Westfalen, Deutschland, können wir unseren Kunden ein breites Portfolio von Verabreichungssystemen anbieten, darunter vorgefüllte Spritzen, flüssige/lyophilisierte Fläschchen, Verdünnungsmittel für die Rekonstitution, mit Pulver gefüllte Fläschchen und sterile Kristallisation. Neben der GMP-Herstellung bieten wir auch weitere Dienstleistungen an, darunter Unterstützung bei der Formulierung und Entwicklung, Gefriertrocknungsoptimierung, globale regulatorische Unterstützung sowie Sekundärverpackung.

Simtra wird aus vielseitigen Teams in verschiedenen Bereichen gebildet! Werden Sie ein Teil des Teams und unterstützen Sie zukünftig dabei Patienten weltweit lebensverändernde Medikamente zur Verfügung zu stellen.

Wir produzieren in unserem Werk in Halle/Westfalen Arzneimittel zur Therapie verschiedener Krebs- und anderer lebensbedrohenden Erkrankungen. 

Studierenden - bevorzugt aus einem naturwissenschaftlichen oder technischen Studiengang - bieten wir regelmäßig die Möglichkeit, praktische Erfahrungen im Rahmen eines Praktikums oder einer Abschlussarbeit zu sammeln. Eine Kombination beider Optionen ist ebenfalls möglich.

Du bringst mit: 

• Engagement sowie die Bereitschaft sich weiterzuentwickeln und Neues zu lernen
• Selbstständigkeit und die Fähigkeit im Team zu arbeiten
• Gute Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse
• Idealerweise mind. 3 Monate Zeit, um einen möglichst umfangreichen Einblick zu erhalten

Das bieten wir Dir:

• Flexible Arbeitszeiten im Rahmen einer 37,5-Stunden-Woche sowie eine attraktive Vergütung
• Selbstständiges Arbeiten sowie individuelle Betreuung durch eine definierte Ansprechperson
• Hauseigene Kantine sowie kostenloses Wasser & Kaffeespezialitäten
• Studentenstammtisch zum Netzwerken & Austauschen mit anderen Studierenden
• Corporate Benefits: Exklusive Rabatte für Mitarbeitende bei zahlreichen bekannten Marken
• Gute Verkehrsanbindung und kostenlose Mitarbeitendenparkplätze 
• Kostenlose Betriebssportarten z.B. Badminton, Fußball und Fitnesskurse

Engagierten und begabten Menschen bieten wir interessante Chancen in allen Phasen des Berufslebens. Geschlecht, Alter, Hautfarbe, Herkunft, sexuelle Orientierung und Beeinträchtigungen spielen dabei keine Rolle - im Gegenteil: Wir fördern Vielfalt und glauben, dass Diversität eine Bereicherung darstellt.

Wir freuen uns über die Zusendung der Unterlagen zu Deinem bisherigen beruflichen Werdegang direkt über unser Online-System.

Bei Rückfragen wende Dich gerne an Selin Sencan (ssencan@simtra.com).

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Join our growing team at the forefront of pharmaceutical manufacturing!  

We are hiring Manufacturing Operators to support key functions in our Fill, Finish, and Inspection operations. These positions ensure the production of safe, high-quality medicines in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). Whether you're a hands-on technician, detail-oriented inspector, or a mechanically inclined problem-solver, we have a role for you! 

Pay Range: $20.00 - $26.50 (hourly) 

Available Operator Roles 

• Filling Operators (aseptic processing, equipment setup, machine operation) 
• Formulation Operators (weighing, measuring, mixing of ingredients) 
• Preparation Operators (equipment and component preparation) 
• Capping Operators (container closure operations) 
• Packaging Operators (labeling, boxing) 
• Machine Operators (machine setup and operation) 
• Inspection Operators (detecting defects in containers and contents) 

Key Responsibilities 

• Compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures 
• Record steps in batch records, logbooks, and other required documentation 
• Equipment and Machine Operation 
• Perform aseptic techniques and cleanroom gowning (for select roles) 
• Conduct setup, cleaning, sanitization, and teardown of rooms and equipment 
• Perform material verification, line clearances, and reconciliations 

What We're Looking For 

• Team players with strong attention to detail 
• Commitment to safety, quality, and efficiency 
• Comfortable working in regulated, cleanroom environments 
• Mechanical aptitude or experience operating complex machinery is a plus 

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to stand for extended periods during your shift 
• Comfort performing precise, repetitive tasks while following strict GMP and cleanroom standards 
• Capability to lift and handle materials or components weighing 50–70 pounds 
• Exposure to noise, proximity to moving parts and equipment, and exposure to chemicals; atmospheric conditions including - odors and fumes 
• For certain positions, successful completion of a visual acuity test (20/20 vision with or without corrective lenses) and a color vision assessment 

Cleanroom Requirements 

• Street clothes must be removed and replaced with company-provided cleanroom attire  
• Ability to properly put on and remove cleanroom gowning according to GMP standards 
• Ability to wear full cleanroom attire (including hairnet, beard cover, shoe covers, gown, gloves, mask, and other PPE) for extended periods 
• Prohibited materials in cleanroom areas may include (but are not limited to): food/drink/gum, jewelry, makeup, nail acrylics, perfume/cologne, and personal cell phones 

Qualifications 

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required 
• Must be able to understand, speak, read, and write English to comply with SOPs, job-specific training materials, GMP requirements, and other documentation 
• Must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Simtra does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status for these opportunities 
• Technical training or at least 6 months of prior pharmaceutical or manufacturing experience preferred 

Pre-Employment Requirements 

Candidates must successfully complete: 

• Physical examination to confirm ability to perform essential job functions 
• Urine drug screen 
• Background check 

Shift Schedule 

Initial training occurs on day shift, Monday through Friday, for the first several weeks. Specific start and end times vary by position. An assessment will be administered to confirm your ability to perform essential job functions. Passing this assessment is required to continue employment with Simtra. 

After training, you will transition to your assigned shift. 

Available Full-Time Shifts: 

Filling Operations (Preparation, Formulation, Capping, Filling Operators) 

• 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM – 12:30 AM (Mon–Thu) 
• 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM – 8:30 AM (Mon–Thu) 
• Weekend Evening Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (Fri–Sun) 

Packaging Operations (Inspection, Packaging, Machine Operators) 

• 2nd Shift: 2:45 PM – 11:15 PM (Mon–Fri) 
• 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM – 8:30 AM (Mon–Fri) 

In Return, You’ll Receive: 

• Day One Benefits 
• Medical & Dental Coverage 
• Flexible Spending Accounts 
• Life and AD&D Insurance 
• Supplemental Life Insurance (including spouse and child coverage) 
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match 
• Time Off Program (Paid Holidays, PTO, Paid Parental Leave, and more) 
• Adoption Reimbursement Program 
• Education Assistance Program 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Community and Volunteer Service Program 
• Employee Ownership Plan 

Additional Benefits 

• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Voluntary Insurance Options (Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection, Legal, and more) 
• Onsite Campus Amenities (Workout Facility, Cafeteria, Credit Union) 

Disclaimer 

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job.  It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements. Employees must be in their current position for a minimum of twelve (12) months and be in good standing before applying for other internal opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Simtra is an equal opportunity employer. Simtra evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.      

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission           

Data Privacy 

To learn more about Simtra's approach to data privacy, please review the Simtra Recruitment Platform Privacy Policy: 
Privacy Policy — Simtra BioPharma Solutions 

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.  

Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide.  As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra.  We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging.  Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

Why join Team Simtra? Because we:

Make it HAPPEN – We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.

Make it TOGETHER – We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams—so we can solve problems in new ways.

Make it RIGHT – We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.

Make it COUNT – We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make – taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.

The role:

The Supervisor, Aseptic Operations is a member of the Operations Leadership Team and reports directly to the Manager, Aseptic Operations. They lead a team of Operations personnel engaged in manufacturing of sterile injectable drug products.

Hours: Monday - Thursday 3:00pm- 12:00am

The Supervisor, Aseptic Operations provides decision making and oversight to ensure compliance to all standard operating procedures and batch records.  They must communicate effectively with Operations support departments (Quality, Technical Services, Engineering & Maintenance, etc.), multiple levels of management, and other customer support departments. The Supervisor, Aseptic Operations builds an environment where partnership, productivity, safety, identity, strength, purity and quality (SISPQ) are reflected in the finished product.

Its responsibilities:

• Understand, follow, coach, and lead their teams to execute production activities in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Provide guidance, support, direction and leadership through positive interactions with all personnel during daily operations.
• Interview, hire, mentor, and develop staff. Conduct annual performance reviews for all direct reports. Assists in setting performance objectives and development plans.
• Supervise the day-to-day production, scheduling, staffing, material management, compliance, training and auditing activities in order to meet customer requirements including deadlines and quality standards. High percentage of Gemba (shop floor) presence.
• Review, approve, and manage documentation for batch and system records. Assist in release of product for distribution. Assist in meeting product release time goals.
• Implement and support training programs designed to enable staff to consistently carry out all manufacturing processes with strict compliance to cGMPs and EHS regulations.
• Develop and implement performance measurement and internal auditing programs in order to routinely evaluate operational efficiency and quality. Implement changes as needed based on assessments.
• Lead technical reviews, investigations and process improvement projects. Provide manufacturing input into integration and validation of new equipment and processes.
• Resolve technical, material and cGMP problems that may impact project deadlines.
• Provide guidance and troubleshooting assistance as needed during a deviation in the process; applying Root Cause Analysis (RCA) tools when applicable.
• Obtain qualification to perform select critical operation processes.
• Represent the company during audits and inspections.

Desirable qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a science, engineering, or business discipline strongly preferred
• High School diploma or GED required
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing or operations support experience required
• Minimum 1 year leadership experience required
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and the ability to use enterprise software (examples include:  Microsoft Dynamics, Veeva, PowerBI, Trackwise, etc.)

Physical / safety requirements:

• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to push/pull heavy wheeled objects (i.e.: tanks, carts, pallet jacks, etc.)
• Must be able to perform overhead work (i.e.: sanitizing walls and ceilings)
• Physical coordination/flexibility to allow gowning for clean room environments
• Use applicable personal protective equipment, including safety shoes/toe caps, gloves, eye protection, heat resistant wear and hearing protection
• Dexterity and physical condition to perform some level of repetitive motion tasks
• Ability to wear respirator usage when product or task requires
• Eyesight to ensure effective inspection of equipment and/or filled units (corrective lenses acceptable)
• Use of hands and fingers to manipulate office equipment is required
• Must be able to gown qualify for Grade A/B areas (filling)

In return, you’ll be eligible for[1]:

• Day One Benefits
  • Medical & Dental Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
    • Spouse Life Insurance
    • Child Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Time Off Program
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Parental Leave and more
  • Adoption Reimbursement Program
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Community and Volunteer Service Program
  • Employee Ownership Plan
• Additional Benefits
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Insurance Benefits
    • Vision Coverage
    • Accident
    • Critical Illness
    • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • Legal and more
  • Onsite Campus Amenities
    • Workout Facility
    • Cafeteria
    • Credit Union

[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job.  It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job.  Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Simtra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Simtra evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Data Privacy

To learn more about Simtra's approach to data privacy, please review the Simtra Recruitment Platform Global Privacy Policy:  https://simtra.com/privacy-policy/

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) ist ein erstklassiges Auftragsentwicklungs- & Herstellungsunternehmen, welches seit über 65 Jahren in Zusammenarbeit mit mehr als 60 internationalen Kunden weltweit sterile, injizierbare Arzneimittel auf den Markt bringt. Unser Hauptaugenmerk liegt hierbei auf der Herstellung von Krebstherapeutika. Mit der Unterstützung von über 2.000 Mitarbeitenden an unseren zwei Standorten in Bloomington, Indiana, USA und Halle/Westfalen, Deutschland, können wir unseren Kunden ein breites Portfolio von Verabreichungssystemen anbieten, darunter vorgefüllte Spritzen, flüssige/lyophilisierte Fläschchen, Verdünnungsmittel für die Rekonstitution, mit Pulver gefüllte Fläschchen und sterile Kristallisation. Neben der GMP-Herstellung bieten wir auch weitere Dienstleistungen an, darunter Unterstützung bei der Formulierung und Entwicklung, Gefriertrocknungsoptimierung, globale regulatorische Unterstützung sowie Sekundärverpackung.

Simtra wird aus vielseitigen Teams in verschiedenen Bereichen gebildet! Werden Sie ein Teil des Teams und unterstützen Sie zukünftig dabei Patienten weltweit lebensverändernde Medikamente zur Verfügung zu stellen.

Wir produzieren in unserem Werk in Halle (Westfalen) Arzneimittel zur Therapie verschiedener Krebs- und anderer lebensbedrohenden Erkrankungen.

Für unser Team suchen wir Sie als Pharmakanten / Chemikanten / PTA / CTA / BTA / LTA (m/w/d) für unsere Pharmaproduktion.

In dieser Rolle arbeiten Sie bei Herstellungsprozessen von pharmazeutischen Produkten (klinische und kommerzielle Produkte) mit. Dies beinhaltet im Einzelnen:

• Bedienung von produktspezifischen Maschinen- und Anlagen inklusive Durchführung von Filtertests
• Vor- und Nachbereitung (Reinigung) von Maschinen- und Anlagen
• Durchführung von mikrobiologischen und physikalischen Inprozesskontrollen, Messungen und Probentransfers
• Unterstützung bei der Durchführung von Testläufen sowie von einfachen Kalibrierungen
• Unterstützung bei der Inbetriebnahme und Qualifizierungen von Anlagen zur Einführung neuer Produkte in die Routinefertigung
• Kontrolle und Führung von Chargendokumentation, Reinigungsdokumentation, Inventarorganisation und Logbüchern
• Einhaltung von 6S- und Hygiene-Standards

Sie bringen mit:

• Abgeschlossene Ausbildung, vorzugsweise zum Pharmakanten (m/w/d), Chemikanten (m/w/d), Produktionsfachkraft (m/w/d) Chemie, Fachkraft (m/w/d) für Lebensmitteltechnik oder PTA/CTA/BTA/LTA (m/w/d). Alternativ eine vergleichbare abgeschlossene Ausbildung
• Berufsanfänger sind ebenfalls willkommen
• Allgemeine GMP- und GDP-Kenntnisse wünschenswert
• Lernbereitschaft sowie eine selbstständige, sorgfältige und verantwortungsbewusste Arbeitsweise
• Bereitschaft zur Arbeit in einem 3- Schichtbetrieb (inkl. vereinzelte Wochenendeinsätze)

Das bieten wir Ihnen: 

• Faire tarifgebundene Vergütung inkl. Sozialleistungen wie ein 13. Tarifgehalt, Urlaubsgeld, betriebliche Altersvorsorge und eine zusätzliche Pflegeversicherung
• Hauseigene moderne Kantine mit attraktiver Be­zu­schus­sung
• 30 Tage Urlaub plus Sonderurlaub
• Wochenarbeitszeit von 37,5 Stunden
• Job-Rad Leasing
• Corporate Benefits: Exklusive Rabatte für Mitarbeitende bei zahlreichen bekannten Marken
• Gute Verkehrsanbindung und kostenlose Mitarbeitendenparkplätze 
• Berufsbedingter Umzug? Wir unterstützen finanziell im Rahmen unserer Umzugskostenpauschale
• Kostenlose Betriebssportarten z.B. Badminton, Fußball und Fitnesskurse

Engagierten und begabten Menschen bieten wir interessante Chancen in allen Phasen des Berufslebens. Geschlecht, Alter, Hautfarbe, Herkunft, sexuelle Orientierung und Beeinträchtigungen spielen dabei keine Rolle - im Gegenteil: Wir fördern Vielfalt und glauben, dass Diversität eine Bereicherung darstellt.

Wir freuen uns über die Zusendung der Unterlagen zu Ihrem bisherigen beruflichen Werdegang direkt über unser Online-System.

Bei Rückfragen wenden Sie sich gerne an Dinara Joneleit (djoneleit@simtra.com).

Um mehr über die Datenschutzrichtlinie von Simtra zu erfahren, lesen Sie bitte die globale Datenschutzrichtlinie der Simtra Recruitment Platform: » Recruiting Privacy Notice (DE)

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) ist ein erstklassiges Auftragsentwicklungs- & Herstellungsunternehmen, welches seit über 65 Jahren in Zusammenarbeit mit mehr als 60 internationalen Kunden weltweit sterile, injizierbare Arzneimittel auf den Markt bringt. Unser Hauptaugenmerk liegt hierbei auf der Herstellung von Krebstherapeutika. Mit der Unterstützung von über 2.000 Mitarbeitenden an unseren zwei Standorten in Bloomington, Indiana, USA und Halle/Westfalen, Deutschland, können wir unseren Kunden ein breites Portfolio von Verabreichungssystemen anbieten, darunter vorgefüllte Spritzen, flüssige/lyophilisierte Fläschchen, Verdünnungsmittel für die Rekonstitution, mit Pulver gefüllte Fläschchen und sterile Kristallisation. Neben der GMP-Herstellung bieten wir auch weitere Dienstleistungen an, darunter Unterstützung bei der Formulierung und Entwicklung, Gefriertrocknungsoptimierung, globale regulatorische Unterstützung sowie Sekundärverpackung.

Simtra wird aus vielseitigen Teams in verschiedenen Bereichen gebildet! Werden Sie ein Teil des Teams und unterstützen Sie zukünftig dabei Patienten weltweit lebensverändernde Medikamente zur Verfügung zu stellen.

Wir produzieren in unserem Werk in Halle/Westfalen Arzneimittel zur Therapie verschiedener Krebs- und anderer lebensbedrohenden Erkrankungen. 

Für unser Team suchen wir dich als Pharmaziepraktikant (m/w/d) für 2027. Das Pharmaziepraktikum erfolgt im Rahmen des Pharmaziestudiums gemäß §1 Absatz 1 Nr. 3 AappO i.V.m. §4 AappO und dauert 6 Monate. Mögliche Starttermine sind der 1. Mai 2027 oder der 1. November 2027. Bitte gib in deiner Bewerbung den gewünschten Zeitraum an.

Im Rahmen deines Praktikums erhältst du umfassende Einblicke in die Prozesse der onkologischen Arzneimittelherstellung sowie in weitere relevante Unternehmensbereiche wie zum Beispiel:

• Abfüll- und Gefriertrocknungsprozesse sowie Primär- und Sekundärpackmittel
• Aktivitäten rund um die Prozessvalidierung und Anlagenqualifizierung
• Bearbeitung von Abweichungen, Reklamationen und Ursachenanalysen
• Vorbereitung und Durchführung von Kundenaudits und Behördeninspektionen

Du bringst mit:

• Studium der Pharmazie mit erfolgreich abgeschlossenem 2. Staatsexamen
• Gute Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse, um in einem internationalen Arbeitsumfeld agieren zu können
• Sicherer Umgang mit MS-Office
• Analytische Fähigkeiten sowie eine strukturierte und selbständige Arbeitsweise

Das bieten wir Dir:

• Flexible Arbeitszeiten im Rahmen einer 37,5-Stunden-Woche sowie eine attraktive Vergütung
• Selbstständiges Arbeiten sowie individuelle Betreuung durch unsere erfahrenen Apotheker:innen
• Hauseigene Kantine sowie kostenloses Wasser & Kaffeespezialitäten
• Studentenstammtisch zum Netzwerken & Austauschen mit anderen Studierenden
• Corporate Benefits: Exklusive Rabatte für Mitarbeitende bei zahlreichen bekannten Marken
• Gute Verkehrsanbindung und kostenlose Mitarbeitendenparkplätze 
• Kostenlose Betriebssportarten z.B. Badminton, Fußball und Fitnesskurse

Engagierten und begabten Menschen bieten wir interessante Chancen in allen Phasen des Berufslebens. Geschlecht, Alter, Hautfarbe, Herkunft, sexuelle Orientierung und Beeinträchtigungen spielen dabei keine Rolle - im Gegenteil: Wir fördern Vielfalt und glauben, dass Diversität eine Bereicherung darstellt.

Wir freuen uns über die Zusendung der Unterlagen zu deinem bisherigen beruflichen Werdegang direkt über unser Online-System.

Bei Rückfragen wende dich gerne an Selin Sencan (ssencan@simtra.com).

Um mehr über die Datenschutzrichtlinie von Simtra zu erfahren, lesen Sie bitte die globale Datenschutzrichtlinie der Simtra Recruitment Platform: » Recruiting Privacy Notice (DE)

Simtra ist ein erstklassiges Auftragsentwicklungs- & Herstellungsunternehmen, welches seit über 65 Jahren in Zusammenarbeit mit mehr als 60 internationalen Kunden weltweit sterile, injizierbare Arzneimittel auf den Markt bringt. Unser Hauptaugenmerk liegt hierbei auf der Herstellung von Krebstherapeutika. Mit der Unterstützung von über 2.000 Mitarbeitenden an unseren zwei Standorten in Bloomington, Indiana, USA und Halle/Westfalen, Deutschland, können wir unseren Kunden ein breites Portfolio von Verabreichungssystemen anbieten, darunter vorgefüllte Spritzen, flüssige/lyophilisierte Fläschchen, Verdünnungsmittel für die Rekonstitution, mit Pulver gefüllte Fläschchen und sterile Kristallisation. Neben der GMP-Herstellung bieten wir auch weitere Dienstleistungen an, darunter Unterstützung bei der Formulierung und Entwicklung, Gefriertrocknungsoptimierung, globale regulatorische Unterstützung sowie Sekundärverpackung.

Simtra wird aus vielseitigen Teams in verschiedenen Bereichen gebildet! Werden Sie ein Teil des Teams und unterstützen Sie zukünftig dabei Patienten weltweit lebensverändernde Medikamente zur Verfügung zu stellen.

Wir produzieren in unserem Werk in Halle/Westfalen Arzneimittel zur Therapie verschiedener Krebs- und anderer lebensbedrohenden Erkrankungen. 

Für unser Team suchen wir Dich als Praktikant (m/w/d) im Controlling für mindestens 3 Monate ab Mai 2026.

Während Deines Praktikums erhältst Du umfassende Einblicke in die Tätigkeiten einer lokalen Finanzabteilung und wirkst aktiv bei der Ausgaben- und Headcount Planung mit. Dies beinhaltet im Einzelnen:

• Aufbereitung und Aggregation der jährlichen Kostenstellenplanung
• Unterstützung bei der Headcount-Planung im Rahmen des Budgetprozesses
• Datenanalyse und Erstellung von Finanzberichten für verschiedene Finanzanfragen
• Aktive Mitarbeit bei der Neugestaltung der Standard Control Chart im Bereich des Investitionscontrollings

Du bringst mit:

• Studium der Betriebswirtschaftslehre, Wirtschaftswissenschaften oder eines vergleichbaren Studiengangs, idealerweise mit Schwerpunkt Controlling
• Gute Deutsch und Englischkenntnisse, um in einem internationalen Arbeitsumfeld agieren zu können
• Sicherer Umgang mit MS-Office, insbesondere Excel
• Analytische Fähigkeiten sowie eine strukturierte und selbständige Arbeitsweise

Das bieten wir Dir:

• Flexible Arbeitszeiten im Rahmen einer 37,5-Stunden-Woche sowie eine attraktive Vergütung
• Selbstständiges Arbeiten sowie individuelle Betreuung durch eine definierte Ansprechperson
• Hauseigene Kantine sowie kostenloses Wasser & Kaffeespezialitäten
• Studentenstammtisch zum Netzwerken & Austauschen mit anderen Studierenden
• Gute Verkehrsanbindung und kostenlose Mitarbeitendenparkplätze mit E-Ladesäulen zu günstigen Konditionen
• Kostenlose Betriebssportarten z.B. Badminton, Fußball und Fitnesskurse

Engagierten und begabten Menschen bieten wir interessante Chancen in allen Phasen des Berufslebens. Geschlecht, Alter, Hautfarbe, Herkunft, sexuelle Orientierung und Beeinträchtigungen spielen dabei keine Rolle - im Gegenteil: Wir fördern Vielfalt und glauben, dass Diversität eine Bereicherung darstellt.

Wir freuen uns über die Zusendung der Unterlagen zu Deinem bisherigen beruflichen Werdegang direkt über unser Online-System.

Bei Rückfragen wende Dich gerne an Selin Sencan (ssencan@simtra.com).

Um mehr über die Datenschutzrichtlinie von Simtra zu erfahren, lesen Sie bitte die globale Datenschutzerklärung der Simtra Recruitment Plattform durch: Privacy Policy (DE) — Simtra BioPharma Solutions

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) ist ein erstklassiges Auftragsentwicklungs- & Herstellungsunternehmen, welches seit über 65 Jahren in Zusammenarbeit mit mehr als 60 internationalen Kunden weltweit sterile, injizierbare Arzneimittel auf den Markt bringt. Unser Hauptaugenmerk liegt hierbei auf der Herstellung von Krebstherapeutika. Mit der Unterstützung von über 2.000 Mitarbeitenden an unseren zwei Standorten in Bloomington, Indiana, USA und Halle/Westfalen, Deutschland, können wir unseren Kunden ein breites Portfolio von Verabreichungssystemen anbieten, darunter vorgefüllte Spritzen, flüssige/lyophilisierte Fläschchen, Verdünnungsmittel für die Rekonstitution, mit Pulver gefüllte Fläschchen und sterile Kristallisation. Neben der GMP-Herstellung bieten wir auch weitere Dienstleistungen an, darunter Unterstützung bei der Formulierung und Entwicklung, Gefriertrocknungsoptimierung, globale regulatorische Unterstützung sowie Sekundärverpackung.

Simtra wird aus vielseitigen Teams in verschiedenen Bereichen gebildet! Werden Sie ein Teil des Teams und unterstützen Sie zukünftig dabei Patienten weltweit lebensverändernde Medikamente zur Verfügung zu stellen.

Wir produzieren in unserem Werk in Halle/Westfalen Arzneimittel zur Therapie verschiedener Krebs- und anderer lebensbedrohenden Erkrankungen. 

Für unser Team suchen wir Dich als Praktikant (m/w/d) in der pharmazeutischen Entwicklung oder als Pharmaziepraktikant (m/w/d) für einen Zeitraum von 3 bis 6 Monaten.

Während Deines Praktikums erhältst Du umfassende Einblicke in die Prozesse der pharmazeutischen Entwicklung sowie der Herstellung onkologischer Arzneimittel. Dabei wirst Du aktiv in Projekte miteingebunden und übernimmst vielfältige Aufgaben, wie zum Beispiel:

• Durchführung von Laborarbeiten in der Formulierungs- und Gefriertrocknungsentwicklung
• Unterstützung bei der Einführung neuer Geräte und Technologien
• Dokumentation und Datenanalyse wissenschaftlicher Fragestellungen
• Aktive Mitarbeit an Kundenprojekten
• Zusammenarbeit und fachlicher Austausch mit unseren erfahrenen Apothekern (m/w/d)

Du bringst mit:

• laufendes Masterstudium der Biotechnologie, Chemie oder vergleichbaren Studiengangs, alternativ ein Studium der Pharmazie nach erfolgreichem Abschluss des 6. Semesters
• Sehr gute Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse, um in einem internationalen Arbeitsumfeld agieren zu können
• Sicherer Umgang mit MS-Office
• Analytische Fähigkeiten sowie eine strukturierte und selbständige Arbeitsweise

Das bieten wir Dir:

• Flexible Arbeitszeiten im Rahmen einer 37,5-Stunden-Woche sowie eine attraktive Vergütung
• Selbstständiges Arbeiten sowie individuelle Betreuung durch eine definierte Ansprechperson
• Hauseigene Kantine sowie kostenloses Wasser & Kaffeespezialitäten
• Studentenstammtisch zum Netzwerken & Austauschen mit anderen Studierenden
• Corporate Benefits: Exklusive Rabatte für Mitarbeitende bei zahlreichen bekannten Marken
• Gute Verkehrsanbindung und kostenlose Mitarbeitendenparkplätze 
• Kostenlose Betriebssportarten z.B. Badminton, Fußball und Fitnesskurse

Wichtige Informationen für Pharmaziepraktikanten (m/w/d):
Das Pharmaziepraktikum erfolgt im Rahmen des Pharmaziestudiums gemäß §1 Absatz 1 Nr. 3 AappO i.V.m. §4 AappO und dauert 6 Monate.

Engagierten und begabten Menschen bieten wir interessante Chancen in allen Phasen des Berufslebens. Geschlecht, Alter, Hautfarbe, Herkunft, sexuelle Orientierung und Beeinträchtigungen spielen dabei keine Rolle - im Gegenteil: Wir fördern Vielfalt und glauben, dass Diversität eine Bereicherung darstellt.

Wir freuen uns über die Zusendung der Unterlagen zu Deinem bisherigen beruflichen Werdegang direkt über unser Online-System.

Bei Rückfragen wende Dich gerne an Selin Sencan (ssencan@simtra.com).

Um mehr über die Datenschutzrichtlinie von Simtra zu erfahren, lesen Sie bitte die globale Datenschutzrichtlinie der Simtra Recruitment Platform: » Recruiting Privacy Notice (DE)

For over 65 years, pharmaceutical and biotech companies have partnered with Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) to bring their sterile injectable products to market.

Simtra is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization with facilities in Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany.  We offer a wide-range of delivery systems including prefilled-syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials, and sterile crystallization.  Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide.  As such, at Simtra, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement.  We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support, and secondary packaging.

In addition to unmatched expertise and experience, we offer a uniquely collaborative approach.  Clients look to Simtra as an extension of their own companies.

It is very rewarding industry to work in.  Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate, and bring-life changing medicines to patients worldwide.

The Principal Technical Transfer Representative is part of a team of experienced pharmaceutical professionals responsible for the technical onboarding and process development of new drug product projects at Sintra BPS. This includes designing the manufacturing process(es) required for drug products. The Principal Technical Transfer Representative will work closely with a cross-functional group consisting of Program Management, Sales, Supply Chain, Process Validation, Research and Development (R&D), and others, during development and transfer of new projects. This position reports to the Sr. Manager, Technical Transfer.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead the onboarding and process development activities & tasks for the manufacture of new drug products, including the supporting development studies
  • Serve as the lead technical expert among a cross functional team
  • Lead the cross functional team through technical activities, development studies and PPQ batches
  • Create technical transfer documents supporting this goal [Tech. Transfer Plan, process development studies (i.e. mixing studies, filtration studies, purge studies, etc.), demonstration batch records, PPQ master batch record]
  • Heavy participation / co-lead with Process Validation Representative on PPQ strategy and protocol development
  • Lead during hand-off to the commercial team following PPQ batches
• Provides technical support to daily Manufacturing operations by being visible on the manufacturing floor, resolves issues during manufacturing and leading process improvement activities
• Conduct Non-Conformance Report (NCR) investigations without assistance, as well as creation, ownership and implementation of Corrective Actions/Preventive Actions (CAPA)
• Change Control Management (CCM) owner and impact assessment
• Ownership of fill volume dosing qualifications (FVOQ)
• Critical evaluation of product impact and responsible for advising if product meets release criteria and regulatory requirements
• Participates in new project reviews to determine acceptable fit
• Reviews Master Batch Records of junior colleagues and provides guidance
• Technical representative in regulatory, client and internal audits as product/process Subject Matter Expert (SME), and ownership of audit responses and related CAPAs]
• Participates independently in client calls and on-site visits to discuss and set strategy for projects and issue resolutions
• SOP owner & process SME
• Perform filter troubleshooting
• Develops and presents in-depth SME courses on pharmaceutical industry topics
• Mentors new hires in Technical Services and helps with training and on-boarding
   

What you'll bring:

• BS degree required (preferably in a science or engineering related field
• 6+ years pharmaceutical manufacturing experience (preferably in a CDMO)
• Requires in depth knowledge of systems and equipment, including: scales, mixing systems and mixing monitoring methods, aseptic formulations, fill volume limit setting, disposable formulation technology, homogeneity testing, control charting, identification and response to trends
• Experience in aseptic processing, sterile filtration, and process validation
• MS Office Suite advanced proficiency
• Experience using Enterprise software (i.e., JDE, BPLM, MiniTab, Trackwise, etc.)

Physical / Safety Requirements:

• Require overtime work on occasion, including nights and weekends
• Use of hands and fingers to manipulate office equipment is required
• Position requires sitting for long hours, but may involve walking or standing for periods of time
• Must be able to qualify for Grade A/B area gowning
• Must be able to wear applicable personal protective equipment (PPE)

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Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.  

Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide.  As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra.  We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging.  Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

Why join Team Simtra? Because we:

Make it HAPPEN – We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.

Make it TOGETHER – We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams—so we can solve problems in new ways.

Make it RIGHT – We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.

Make it COUNT – We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make – taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.

This role:

This position executes process validation activities that meet worldwide regulatory agency requirements, internal company standards/best practices and current industry practices. This position interacts with the client and the cross functional client team members to develop process validation strategies and creates process validation protocol and summary documents. This position reports to the Sr. Manager, Technical Services, and is 100% onsite at the Bloomington, Indiana facility.

The responsibilities:

• Supports the process validation program.
• Develops and writes process validation procedures.
• Monitors regulatory and industry validation practices to assess our compliance.
• Interacts with the client and client team to define process validation scope.
• Designs and executes the appropriate development Technical Studies to define process parameters.
• Uses statistical tools to design and analyze technical study data.
• Creates a risk assessment of the process to be validated.
• Creates process validation protocols.
• Conducts or coordinates process validation execution for new and existing products.
• Prepares validation summaries.
• Uses statistical tools to analyze process validation data.
• Performs annual reviews / continued process verification (CPV) of validation projects.
• Investigates and executes validation related Corrective and Preventive Actions.
• NCR investigation owner for process validation related, as needed
• Creates and maintains visual controls for Process Validation group
• Serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for process validation.
• Independently Participates in regulatory, client and internal audits and a product/process Subject Matter Expert (SME)Develop Industry knowledge, project proficiency, and be able to work independently
• Must be able to identify opportunities for optimization of processes within the department
• Proficiently uses statistical tools to design and analyze technical study data.

Desirable qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a science or engineering-related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of technical experience (validation preferred) in parenteral manufacturing.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and the ability to use enterprise software (examples include:  JDE, BPLM, Pilgrim, Trackwise, etc.).
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Sound industry knowledge, project proficiency, and be able to work independently. May be considered a subject matter expert (SME) in various disciplines.
• Must be able to identify opportunities for optimization of processes within the department or the plant.
• Ability to work independently or in teams.

Physical / Safety Requirements:

• May require overtime work, including nights and weekends
• Sitting for long hours and walking/standing for long periods of time
• Must be able to gown for Grade C area

In return, you’ll be eligible for [1]:

• Day One Benefits
  • Medical & Dental Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
    • Spouse Life Insurance
    • Child Life Insurance
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Time Off Program
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Parental Leave and more
  • Adoption Reimbursement Program
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Community and Volunteer Service Program
• Additional Benefits
  • Voluntary Insurance Benefits
    • Vision Coverage
    • Accident
    • Critical Illness
    • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • Legal and more
  • Onsite Campus Amenities
    • Workout Facility
    • Cafeteria
    • Credit Union

[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/25

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job.  It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job.  Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Simtra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Simtra evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Data Privacy

To learn more about Simtra's approach to data privacy, please review the Simtra Recruitment Platform Global Privacy Policy:  https://simtra.com/privacy-policy/

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.  

Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide.  As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra.  We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging.  Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

Why join Team Simtra? Because we:

Make it HAPPEN – We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.

Make it TOGETHER – We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams—so we can solve problems in new ways.

Make it RIGHT – We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.

Make it COUNT – We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make – taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.

This role:

The Production Technician III provides direct support to equipment in the Packaging production area. This support consists of the initial set-up of equipment prior to batch processing, changeover activities between batch processing, and troubleshooting during batch processing. A Production Technician III reports directly to the Finishing Supervisor, works with various cross-functional teams to maximize equipment efficiencies and provide ideas for continuous improvement opportunities. The Production Technician III must fully
support operations on the production floor and communicate effectively with production team members.

The responsibilities:  

• Analyze machine/line downtime and efficiency information to respond to operational needs
• Communicate equipment issues to subsequent shifts, Supervisor and appropriate personnel via electronic tech report
• Evaluate and implement improvements to all processes associated with the equipment to increase efficiencies and reduce
• Use all available data (downtime reports, OEE, etc.) to understand and target bottlenecks in the process
• Initiate/complete work orders for equipment related problems
• Provide recommendations and implement solutions to equipment/process challenges
• Ensure all setup and changeover activities are complete and accurate, with an emphasis on achieving target changeover times
• Evaluate changeover parts and ensure that appropriate repairs are made between uses or replacement parts are ordered
• Provide training to Machine Operators for general equipment operation, setup, changeover and troubleshooting
• Work with Finishing Training, Supervisors, Machine Operators, to evaluate and improve SOPs
• Provide support during equipment qualification/validation

Desirable qualifications:  

• Associate’s degree in a technical field
• High school diploma or GED required with proven mechanical aptitude.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and the ability to use enterprise software (examples include: Microsoft Dynamics, Veeva, Trackwise, etc.)

Physical / Safety Requirements:

• Must be able to lift, push/pull, and carry up to 50 pounds
• Required to stand for up to 8 hours per day, including constant standing for 2 hours at a time
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds overhead
• Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends
• Use of hands and fingers to manipulate equipment is required

In return, you’ll be eligible for[1]:

• Day One Benefits
  • Medical & Dental Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
    • Spouse Life Insurance
    • Child Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Time Off Program
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Parental Leave and more
  • Adoption Reimbursement Program
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Community and Volunteer Service Program
  • Employee Ownership Plan
• Additional Benefits
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Insurance Benefits
    • Vision Coverage
    • Accident
    • Critical Illness
    • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • Legal and more
  • Onsite Campus Amenities
    • Workout Facility
    • Cafeteria
    • Credit Union

[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job.  It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job.  Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Simtra is an equal opportunity employer. Simtra evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.    

Data Privacy

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Privacy Policy — Simtra BioPharma Solutions

Simtra ist ein erstklassiges Auftragsentwicklungs- & Herstellungsunternehmen, welches seit über 65 Jahren in Zusammenarbeit mit mehr als 60 internationalen Kunden weltweit sterile, injizierbare Arzneimittel auf den Markt bringt. Unser Hauptaugenmerk liegt hierbei auf der Herstellung von Krebstherapeutika. Mit der Unterstützung von über 2.000 Mitarbeitenden an unseren zwei Standorten in Bloomington, Indiana, USA und Halle/Westfalen, Deutschland, können wir unseren Kunden ein breites Portfolio von Verabreichungssystemen anbieten, darunter vorgefüllte Spritzen, flüssige/lyophilisierte Fläschchen, Verdünnungsmittel für die Rekonstitution, mit Pulver gefüllte Fläschchen und sterile Kristallisation. Neben der GMP-Herstellung bieten wir auch weitere Dienstleistungen an, darunter Unterstützung bei der Formulierung und Entwicklung, Gefriertrocknungsoptimierung, globale regulatorische Unterstützung sowie Sekundärverpackung.

Simtra wird aus vielseitigen Teams in verschiedenen Bereichen gebildet! Werden Sie ein Teil des Teams und unterstützen Sie zukünftig dabei Patienten weltweit lebensverändernde Medikamente zur Verfügung zu stellen.

Wir produzieren in unserem Werk in Halle/Westfalen Arzneimittel zur Therapie verschiedener Krebs- und anderer lebensbedrohenden Erkrankungen.

Das bieten wir Ihnen:

• Faire tarifgebundene Vergütung inkl. Sozialleistungen wie ein 13. Tarifgehalt, Urlaubsgeld, betriebliche Altersvorsorge und eine zusätzliche Pflegeversicherung
• Hauseigene moderne Kantine mit attraktiver Be­zu­schus­sung
• 30 Tage Urlaub plus Sonderurlaub
• Wochenarbeitszeit von 37,5 Stunden
• Job-Rad Leasing
• Corporate Benefits: Exklusive Rabatte für Mitarbeitende bei zahlreichen bekannten Marken
• Gute Verkehrsanbindung und kostenlose Mitarbeitendenparkplätze 
• Berufsbedingter Umzug? Wir unterstützen finanziell im Rahmen unserer Umzugskostenpauschale
• Kostenlose Betriebssportarten z.B. Badminton, Fußball und Fitnesskurse

Engagierten und begabten Menschen bieten wir interessante Chancen in allen Phasen des Berufslebens. Geschlecht, Alter, Hautfarbe, Herkunft, sexuelle Orientierung und Beeinträchtigungen spielen dabei keine Rolle - im Gegenteil: Wir fördern Vielfalt und glauben, dass Diversität eine Bereicherung darstellt.

Wir freuen uns über die Zusendung der Unterlagen zu Ihrem bisherigen beruflichen Werdegang direkt über unser Online-System.

Bei Rückfragen wenden Sie sich gerne an Selin Sencan (ssencan@simtra.com).

Um mehr über die Datenschutzrichtlinie von Simtra zu erfahren, lesen Sie bitte die globale Datenschutzrichtlinie der Simtra Recruitment Platform: » Recruiting Privacy Notice (DE)

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.  

Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide.  As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra.  We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging.  Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

Why join Team Simtra? Because we:

Make it HAPPEN – We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.

Make it TOGETHER – We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams—so we can solve problems in new ways.

Make it RIGHT – We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.

Make it COUNT – We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make – taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.

This role:

The Project Manager, New Business acts as the primary leader for new business opportunities and client transfer activities.  This role leads projects through process development, validation, and commercialization activities by ensuring that all milestone requirements are delivered per agreed upon project specifications while balancing cost, resource and time commitments. They set appropriate customer and client team member expectations through the use of Project Management tools and guidelines while ensuring effective communications are achieved with all team members. The Project Manager ensures achievement of project objectives for assigned customers by mitigating risk and solving problems. 

This position reports to the Senior Manager, New Business in Bloomington, Indiana.

The responsibilities:

• Primary client facing role covering all aspects of product life-cycle, including proposal, contract, technical transfer and validation through commercialization. Supporting marketing and sales campaigns in order to understand client and market needs
• Performing technical evaluations of incoming new project opportunity requests, facilitating the Potential Product Evaluation and PAC meetings, initiating pricing discussions with finance, business development, sales and marketing and writing the final customized business proposal committing to scope, timeline, and cost.
• Participating in contract negotiations as decision maker for technical and site-specific business topics, as well as contract enforcement following agreement execution.
• Actively supporting client‘s filing and customer relationship management and business development initiatives to ensure client satisfaction.
• Ensuring smooth transfer to commercial team upon successful completion of project tech transfer and validation.
• Ownership of the Client Forecasting and Demand/Supply Obligations (Sales & Operations Planning) and ownership of client program Quarterly Business Review Meetings.
• Ensures roles and responsibilities are clear across internal and external organizations to achieve desired results.
• Leads internal and external project team meetings and ensures clear actions are documented and committed enabling timeline achievement.
• Ensures collaboration and respect are maintained in all experiences while constructively providing appropriate guidance and feedback.
• Primary contact for ongoing client projects and uses best practices in communication processes. Minimizes extraneous information and reduces non-essential communications. Manages information appropriately with all parties while sharing feedback and insight to drive improvements.
• Establishes expectations with all stakeholders and customers through clearly documented processes (Project Tracker, Scope Document, Timeline, and SharePoint). Ensures understanding through direct and active communication channels.
• Determine appropriate service recovery response and deliver message and appropriate action to customer while coordinating with internal partners. Effectively manages trade-offs between customer service, profitability and capabilities.
• Anticipates project challenges and risk scenarios and prepares/leads and executes proactive mitigation strategies internally and/or with clients to ensure optimal results. Manages project interdependencies by use of project management tools that support monitor/control and effective risk management.
• Coordinates agreed upon scope change control when a change is proposed, ensuring financial obligations are assessed/collected from customer due to changes or additions to project scope.
• Utilizes Action Item List, timelines, project scorecards, project metrics, and deliverable tracking to drive project performance and ensure facility personnel understand progress and critical attention areas.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and ensures internal partners take ownership and drive results.\Achieves billable project activities per business guidelines and approved project plans. Works with customer and sales to ensure additional work activities are billed and that the project meets profit guidelines.
• Contributes technical and product knowledge throughout the project lifecycle and understands balance and timing of involving appropriate technical resources throughout the project lifecycle through other experts when needed.
  
  

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a business or scientific discipline
• Minimum of three years of pharmaceutical product development or manufacturing experience preferred and three years of project management experience preferred, preferably in a service business.
• Must be well versed in Project Management tools and must possess knowledge of related disciplines
• PMP certification desired
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook and the ability to use enterprise software (examples include: JDE, Veeva, Trackwise, etc.)
  
  

Physical / safety requirements:

• Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends
• Position requires sitting for long hours, but may involve walking or standing for periods of time
• Ability to qualify for Grade C gowning required

In return, you’ll be eligible for[1]:

• Day One Benefits
  • Medical & Dental Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
    • Spouse Life Insurance
    • Child Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Time Off Program
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Parental Leave and more
  • Adoption Reimbursement Program
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Community and Volunteer Service Program
  • Employee Ownership Plan
• Additional Benefits
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Insurance Benefits
    • Vision Coverage
    • Accident
    • Critical Illness
    • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • Legal and more
  • Onsite Campus Amenities
    • Workout Facility
    • Cafeteria
    • Credit Union

[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job.  It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job.  Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) ist ein erstklassiges Auftragsentwicklungs- & Herstellungsunternehmen, welches seit über 65 Jahren in Zusammenarbeit mit mehr als 60 internationalen Kunden weltweit sterile, injizierbare Arzneimittel auf den Markt bringt. Unser Hauptaugenmerk liegt hierbei auf der Herstellung von Krebstherapeutika. Mit der Unterstützung von über 2.000 Mitarbeitenden an unseren zwei Standorten in Bloomington, Indiana, USA und Halle/Westfalen, Deutschland, können wir unseren Kunden ein breites Portfolio von Verabreichungssystemen anbieten, darunter vorgefüllte Spritzen, flüssige/lyophilisierte Fläschchen, Verdünnungsmittel für die Rekonstitution, mit Pulver gefüllte Fläschchen und sterile Kristallisation. Neben der GMP-Herstellung bieten wir auch weitere Dienstleistungen an, darunter Unterstützung bei der Formulierung und Entwicklung, Gefriertrocknungsoptimierung, globale regulatorische Unterstützung sowie Sekundärverpackung.

Simtra wird aus vielseitigen Teams in verschiedenen Bereichen gebildet! Werden Sie ein Teil des Teams und unterstützen Sie zukünftig dabei Patienten weltweit lebensverändernde Medikamente zur Verfügung zu stellen.

Wir produzieren in unserem Werk in Halle/Westfalen Arzneimittel zur Therapie verschiedener Krebs- und anderer lebensbedrohenden Erkrankungen.

Für unser Team suchen wir Sie als Projektmanager (m/w/d) für pharmazeutische Investitionsprojekte.

In der Rolle als Projektmanager (m/w/d) übernehmen Sie die ganzheitliche Leitung komplexer Investitionsprojekte im GMP‑regulierten Umfeld. Sie steuern Projekte von der Konzept- und Planungsphase über Beschaffung, Bau und Inbetriebnahme bis zur qualifizierten Übergabe an die Produktion. Im Einzelnen beinhaltet dieses:

• Übernahme der Gesamtverantwortung für die Einhaltung der zentralen Projektparameter – Zeit, Budget und Qualität – (CTQ/TCQ)
• Entwicklung einer risikobasierten C&Q‑Strategie (FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ; Schnittstelle zur PQ)
• Verantwortung für URS, Design‑Reviews, Risikoanalysen, DQ/IQ/OQ‑Dokumentation und GMP‑konforme Projektabwicklung
• Sicherstellung von Good Engineering Practice (GEP) sowie dokumentierter Traceability über alle Projektphasen
• Steuerung von Lieferanten (m/w/d) (Engineering‑Büros, Anlagenhersteller, Baupartner) incl. Vergabeprozesse und Claim Management
• Proaktive Kommunikation mit dem Management, Quality, Produktion und internationalen Stakeholdern
• Vorbereitung und Durchführung von Projektreviews
• Sicherstellung eines reibungslosen Projektverlaufs inkl. Risiko‑ und Eskalationsmanagement
• Übergabe qualifizierter Anlagen an die Produktion sowie Nachverfolgung aller Abweichungen und CAPAs
• Unterstützung bei Portfolio‑ und Investitionsplanung (CAPEX‑Roadmap)

Sie bringen mit:

• Abgeschlossenes (Master-)Studium, gerne aus den Fachbereichen Maschinenbau, Elektro-, oder Verfahrenstechnik
• Mehrjährige Berufserfahrung in der Leitung von Projekten im Bereich Investitionsgüter / Produktionsanlagen (vorzugsweise in der Pharmaproduktion)
• Prozessorientierte, strukturierte Arbeitsweise im Projektmanagement
• GMP-Kenntnisse
• Ausgezeichnete Kommunikationsfähigkeiten, Durchsetzungsstärke
• Fähigkeit zur Moderation großer Teams sowie Verhandlungsgeschick
• Freude an der aktiven Übernahme von Verantwortung und dem Treffen von Entscheidungen
• Sehr gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift

Das bieten wir Ihnen: 

• Eine attraktive Vergütung und 30 Tage Urlaub
• Hauseigene moderne Kantine mit attraktiver Be­zu­schus­sung
• Job-Rad Leasing
• Corporate Benefits: Exklusive Rabatte für Mitarbeitende bei zahlreichen bekannten Marken
• Gute Verkehrsanbindung und kostenlose Mitarbeitendenparkplätze 
• Kostenlose Betriebssportarten z.B. Badminton, Fußball und Fitnesskurse

Engagierten und begabten Menschen bieten wir interessante Chancen. Geschlecht, Alter, Hautfarbe, Herkunft, sexuelle Orientierung und Beeinträchtigungen spielen dabei keine Rolle - im Gegenteil: Wir fördern Vielfalt und glauben, dass Diversität eine Bereicherung darstellt.

Wir freuen uns über die Zusendung der Unterlagen zu Ihrem bisherigen beruflichen Werdegang direkt über unser Online-System.

Bei Rückfragen wenden Sie sich gerne an Selin Sencan (ssencan@simtra.com).

Um mehr über die Datenschutzrichtlinie von Simtra zu erfahren, lesen Sie bitte die globale Datenschutzerklärung der Simtra Recruitment Plattform durch: Privacy Policy (DE) — Simtra BioPharma Solutions

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.  

Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide.  As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra.  We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging.  Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

Why join Team Simtra? Because we:

Make it HAPPEN – We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.

Make it TOGETHER – We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams—so we can solve problems in new ways.

Make it RIGHT – We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.

Make it COUNT – We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make – taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.

The role:

The Quality Analyst I is a member of the Quality Assurance Team (QA) reporting directly to the Quality Manager or Supervisor, Quality Batch Review. They perform review of all quality documentation generated during filling or packaging operations They also effectively communicate with customer support departments and create an environment where teamwork, productivity, safety, identity, strength, purity and quality are reflected in the finished product.

The responsibilities:

• Perform batch record review for GMP batches produced at Simtra for accuracy and compliance to procedures based on regulatory requirements and internal guidelines, etc.
• Reconcile discrepancies with documentation and/or electronic systems as appropriate.
• Facilitate an environment of partnership and communication between Quality Assurance, Production and other support functions to ensure timely Quality review of batch records in order to achieve internal targets and contractual commitments for batch release.
• Initiates deviation reports in Veeva.
• Reconciles batch related controlled forms in Veeva.
• Assist employees with correction resolution and handling the executed batch record documentation while going through the correction process.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects to improve department operations, increase efficiency, solve problems, generate cost savings, improve quality, and increase employee and customer satisfaction.
• Performs audit trail review on applicable filling lines
• May require client interaction or Regulatory Agency interaction, if requested.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required
• Experience in Pharmaceutical Quality or Manufacturing preferred
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and the ability to use enterprise software (examples include: (D365, Veeva, Trackwise, etc.)

Physical / Safety Requirements:

• Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends
• Use of hands and fingers to manipulate office equipment is required
• Position may require standing or sitting for long period

In return, you’ll be eligible for[1]:

• Day One Benefits
  • Medical & Dental Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
    • Spouse Life Insurance
    • Child Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Time Off Program
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Parental Leave and more
  • Adoption Reimbursement Program
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Community and Volunteer Service Program
  • Employee Ownership Plan
• Additional Benefits
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Insurance Benefits
    • Vision Coverage
    • Accident
    • Critical Illness
    • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • Legal and more
  • Onsite Campus Amenities
    • Workout Facility
    • Cafeteria
    • Credit Union

[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job.  It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job.  Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Simtra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Simtra evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Data Privacy

To learn more about Simtra's approach to data privacy, please review the Simtra Recruitment Platform Global Privacy Policy:  https://simtra.com/privacy-policy/

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.  

Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide.  As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra.  We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging.  Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

Why join Team Simtra? Because we:

Make it HAPPEN – We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.

Make it TOGETHER – We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams—so we can solve problems in new ways.

Make it RIGHT – We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.

Make it COUNT – We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make – taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.

The role:

The Quality Associate I is a member of the Quality Assurance Line Operations Team. They maintain quality oversight of the manufacturing areas by working closely with manufacturing personnel and performing various checks during manufacturing processes. They also assess regulatory and quality risks in activities and processes according to regulatory agency rules and guidelines and Simtra Standard Operating Procedures. This position strives for continuous improvement of processes and contributes to creating an environment where teamwork, productivity, safety, identity, strength, purity and quality (SISPQ) are reflected in the finished product.

The responsibilities:

• Ensures compliance with all worldwide regulatory agency requirements and company-specific regulations related to quality of product and employee safety.
• In-process review of records to ensure they are complete, accurate and compliant with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) requirements. Records include batch records and other documents involved in the aseptic processing of drug product.
• Reports errors, deficiencies, discrepancies and observations to management. May stop operations when product safety is or may be compromised.
• Performs Quality functions in classified areas, including production oversight, manufacturing process assessments, and aseptic intervention oversight.
• Works in collaboration with management teams to prepare for internal and external audits. Assists with timely closure of audit observations and CAPAs.
• Initiates and authors Nonconformance Reports and corrective and preventative action responses.
• Conducts bi-annual inspections of classified areas in preparation for facility shutdown periods.
• Initiates standard operating procedure (SOP) revisions as needed to support continuous improvement.
• Ensures that SOPs are current and effective and that staff performs routine tasks according to SOP through direct observation.

The requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred science discipline), or Associate’s degree with at least 1 year of Pharmaceutical Quality/Manufacturing or other GXP regulated industry experience, or high school diploma/GED with at least 2 years Pharmaceutical Quality/Manufacturing or other GXP regulated industry experience
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and the ability to use enterprise software (examples include: JDE, SAP, Maximo, TrackWise, etc.)

Physical / Safety Requirements

• Must wear appropriate PPE as required for various manufacturing areas
• Must be able to gown qualify for Grade A/B areas.
• Duties will require overtime work, including scheduled weekend shifts
• Use of hands and fingers to manipulate office equipment is required
• Position requires standing for long hours, but may require sitting for periods of time.

In return, you’ll be eligible for[1]:

• Day One Benefits
  • Medical & Dental Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
    • Spouse Life Insurance
    • Child Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Time Off Program
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Parental Leave and more
  • Adoption Reimbursement Program
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Community and Volunteer Service Program
  • Employee Ownership Plan
• Additional Benefits
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance 
  • Voluntary Insurance Benefits
    • Vision Coverage
    • Accident
    • Critical Illness
    • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • Legal and more
  • Onsite Campus Amenities
    • Workout Facility
    • Cafeteria
    • Credit Union

[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job.  It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job.  Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Simtra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Simtra evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Data Privacy

To learn more about Simtra's approach to data privacy, please review the Simtra Recruitment Platform Global Privacy Policy:  https://simtra.com/privacy-policy/

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.  

Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide.  As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra.  We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging.  Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

Why join Team Simtra? Because we:

Make it HAPPEN – We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.

Make it TOGETHER – We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams—so we can solve problems in new ways.

Make it RIGHT – We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.

Make it COUNT – We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make – taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.

The role:

The Quality Associate I is a member of the Quality Assurance Line Operations Team reporting directly to the Quality Line Operations Lead. They maintain quality oversight of the manufacturing areas by working closely with manufacturing personnel and performing various checks during manufacturing processes. They also assess regulatory and quality risks in activities and processes according to regulatory agency rules and guidelines and Simtra Standard Operating Procedures. This position strives for continuous improvement of processes and contributes to creating an environment where teamwork, productivity, safety, identity, strength, purity and quality (SISPQ) are reflected in the finished product.

The responsibilities:

• Ensures compliance with all worldwide regulatory agency requirements and company-specific regulations related to quality of product and employee safety.
• In-process review of records to ensure they are complete, accurate and compliant with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) requirements. Records include batch records and other documents involved in the aseptic processing of drug product.
• Reports errors, deficiencies, discrepancies and observations to management. May stop operations when product safety is or may be compromised.
• Performs Quality functions in classified areas, including production oversight, manufacturing process assessments, and aseptic intervention oversight.
• Works in collaboration with management teams to prepare for internal and external audits. Assists with timely closure of audit observations and CAPAs.
• Initiates and authors Nonconformance Reports and corrective and preventative action responses.
• Conducts bi-annual inspections of classified areas in preparation for facility shutdown periods.
• Initiates standard operating procedure (SOP) revisions as needed to support continuous improvement.
• Ensures that SOPs are current and effective and that staff performs routine tasks according to SOP through direct observation.

The qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred science discipline), or Associate’s degree with at least 1 year of Pharmaceutical Quality/Manufacturing or other GXP regulated industry experience, or no degree with at least 2 years Pharmaceutical Quality/Manufacturing or other GXP regulated industry experience
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and the ability to use enterprise software (examples include: JDE, SAP, Maximo, TrackWise, etc.)

Physical / Safety Requirements:

• Must wear appropriate PPE as required for various manufacturing areas
• Must be able to gown qualify for Grade A/B areas.
• Duties will require overtime work, including scheduled weekend shifts
• Use of hands and fingers to manipulate office equipment is required
• Position requires standing for long hours, but may require sitting for periods of time

In return, you’ll be eligible for[1]:

• Day One Benefits
  • Medical & Dental Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
    • Spouse Life Insurance
    • Child Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Time Off Program
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Parental Leave and more
  • Adoption Reimbursement Program
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Community and Volunteer Service Program
  • Employee Ownership Plan
• Additional Benefits
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Insurance Benefits
    • Vision Coverage
    • Accident
    • Critical Illness
    • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • Legal and more
  • Onsite Campus Amenities
    • Workout Facility
    • Cafeteria
    • Credit Union

[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job.  It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job.  Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Simtra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Simtra evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
                                                                                                                                                            
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Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.  

Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide.  As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra.  We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging.  Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

Why join Team Simtra? Because we:

Make it HAPPEN – We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.

Make it TOGETHER – We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams—so we can solve problems in new ways.

Make it RIGHT – We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.

Make it COUNT – We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make – taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.

The role:

The Quality Client Representative is a member of the core client team and interacts directly with clients. The Quality Client Representative is responsible for all quality aspects of the project and provides exemplary customer service to both internal and external customers by focusing on quality and compliance. This position reports to the Quality Manager.

The responsibilities:

• Primary quality contact for assigned clients externally and internally.
• Manages client project quality updates and reviews with all levels of management.
• Responsible for making and delivering accurate and timely quality decisions pertaining to client projects,
• questions, and quality requests.
• Escalates quality issues to impacted departmental quality manager and/or Quality Director as necessary for
• corrective action implementation.
• Partners with manager and Quality leadership staff to author, drive or approve applicable quality documents,
• as the Quality representative in a timely manner.
• Partners with Program Manager, Technical Services Representatives, Quality Control Representative and
• Manufacturing Representative to coordinate projects, provide support, align facility representation, and
• provide consistent quality information.
• Represents Quality in required Project Client Meetings.
• Understands the quality and technical requirements of each project.
• Maintains Project File, including recording and tracking quality interaction with client. Track, trend, compile,
• and report client quality metrics as necessary.
• Thoroughly understands the Quality Agreement, Master Batch Record (MBR), Quality Control Master
• Document (QCMD), Regulatory and Procedural requirements that govern the client/company relationship
• and product.
• Assist and lead quality agreement contract negotiations
• Identifies and leads continuous improvement activities to maximize business results.

The requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a science related field with 5 years pharmaceutical industry experience or a Master's degree with 3 years of pharmaceutical experience.
• Familiar with quality operating procedures, quality, and regulatory requirements pertinent to pharmaceutical,
• biological and biochemical quality.
• Knowledge of worldwide regulatory requirements
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and the ability to use enterprise software
• (examples include: JDE, BPLM, Pilgrim, Trackwise, etc.)

Physical / Safety Requirements:

• Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends
• Use of hands and fingers to manipulate office equipment is required
• Position may require sitting or standing for long hours of time

In return, you’ll be eligible for[1]:

• Day One Benefits
  • Medical & Dental Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
    • Spouse Life Insurance
    • Child Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Time Off Program
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Parental Leave and more
  • Adoption Reimbursement Program
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Community and Volunteer Service Program
  • Employee Ownership Plan
• Additional Benefits
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Insurance Benefits
    • Vision Coverage
    • Accident
    • Critical Illness
    • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • Legal and more
  • Onsite Campus Amenities
    • Workout Facility
    • Cafeteria
    • Credit Union

[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job.  It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job.  Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Simtra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Simtra evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Data Privacy

To learn more about Simtra's approach to data privacy, please review the Simtra Recruitment Platform Global Privacy Policy:  https://simtra.com/privacy-policy/

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.  

Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide.  As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra.  We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging.  Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

Why join Team Simtra? Because we:

Make it HAPPEN – We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.

Make it TOGETHER – We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams—so we can solve problems in new ways.

Make it RIGHT – We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.

Make it COUNT – We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make – taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.

This role:

A Utilities Engineer is responsible for continuous improvement, technical support and troubleshooting as required on critical utility systems. This role will be responsible for maintenance programs for all existing critical utilities (preventive, reactive, corrective and predictive) and improvement projects, including managing vendor relations, procurement, installation, and functional testing to achieve both budget and timeline requirements. This position is 100% onsite at the Bloomington facility and reports to the Manager of Process Engineering.

The Responsibilities:
• Support in the design and maintenance of utilities and associated systems - including, but not limited to, cooling towers, compressed air generation and distribution systems, chilled water generation and distribution systems, air handling units (AHUs) supporting aseptic processing operations, electrical distribution and backup systems, boiler/steam generation and distribution systems, clean steam generation, fire suppression, water for injection (WFI) production and distribution to points of use
• Monitor and troubleshoot utilities systems and associated equipment to identify and resolve any issues promptly to minimize downtime
• Responsible for and active supervision of technical building systems in the GMP environment, including electricity/emergency power, refrigeration, cooling and vacuum technology
• Detailed planning and implementation during shutdowns, new installations, and process optimization of utilities systems
• Create cGMP/GDP-compliant lifecycle documentation, maintenance, qualifications procedures and operating instructions, including change controls as necessary
• Subject matter expert for building monitoring and work order systems
• Continuous improvement of facilities and processes using LEAN tools and methodologies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure utilities systems are integrated effectively into manufacturing processes
• Develop and execution of preventative maintenance plans for utilities systems and associated equipment to ensure optimal performance and compliance
• Stay current with industry regulations and best practices, ensuring utilities systems meet all safety and quality standards
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to junior engineers and technicians within the teams
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and sustainability of utilities systems and associated equipment
• Preparation and maintenance of documentation, including standard operating procedures, equipment manuals, and maintenance records
• Utilize root cause analysis techniques to investigate process and equipment issues and sustainable and preventatives actions
• Own the qualified state of the critical utilities equipment

What you'll bring:
• BS degree in Engineering or Technology required
• 3+ years’ experience in a pharmaceutical industry or in a highly regulated role
• Working knowledge of high and low voltage electrical switchgear and distribution systems
• Working knowledge of common project management tools
• Experience with generation, operation, and use of clean steam and WFI generation systems
• Understanding of controls, wiring and circuitry
• Experience with hydraulics & pneumatics, and operation of air handling systems
• Experience with automation and programmable logic control (PLC) systems

Physical / safety requirements:

• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) 
• Ability to work overtime, nights, and weekends as business needs require 
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
• Must be able to gown qualify for Grade A/B area
• Position requires sitting or standing for long hours.

In return, you’ll be eligible for[1]:

• Day One Benefits
  • Medical & Dental Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
    • Spouse Life Insurance
    • Child Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Time Off Program
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Parental Leave and more
  • Adoption Reimbursement Program
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Community and Volunteer Service Program
  • Employee Ownership Plan
• Additional Benefits
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Insurance Benefits
    • Vision Coverage
    • Accident
    • Critical Illness
    • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • Legal and more
  • Onsite Campus Amenities
    • Workout Facility
    • Cafeteria
    • Credit Union

[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job.  It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job.  Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Simtra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Simtra evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Data Privacy

To learn more about Simtra's approach to data privacy, please review the Simtra Recruitment Platform Global Privacy Policy:  https://simtra.com/privacy-policy/

Simtra ist ein erstklassiges Auftragsentwicklungs- & Herstellungsunternehmen, welches seit über 65 Jahren in Zusammenarbeit mit mehr als 60 internationalen Kunden weltweit sterile, injizierbare Arzneimittel auf den Markt bringt. Unser Hauptaugenmerk liegt hierbei auf der Herstellung von Krebstherapeutika. Mit der Unterstützung von über 2.000 Mitarbeitenden an unseren zwei Standorten in Bloomington, Indiana, USA und Halle/Westfalen, Deutschland, können wir unseren Kunden ein breites Portfolio von Verabreichungssystemen anbieten, darunter vorgefüllte Spritzen, flüssige/lyophilisierte Fläschchen, Verdünnungsmittel für die Rekonstitution, mit Pulver gefüllte Fläschchen und sterile Kristallisation. Neben der GMP-Herstellung bieten wir auch weitere Dienstleistungen an, darunter Unterstützung bei der Formulierung und Entwicklung, Gefriertrocknungsoptimierung, globale regulatorische Unterstützung sowie Sekundärverpackung.

Simtra wird aus vielseitigen Teams in verschiedenen Bereichen gebildet! Werden Sie ein Teil des Teams und unterstützen Sie zukünftig dabei Patienten weltweit lebensverändernde Medikamente zur Verfügung zu stellen.

Wir produzieren in unserem Werk in Halle/Westfalen Arzneimittel zur Therapie verschiedener Krebs- und anderer lebensbedrohenden Erkrankungen. 

Das bieten wir Ihnen:

• Faire tarifgebundene Vergütung inkl. Sozialleistungen wie ein 13. Tarifgehalt, Urlaubsgeld, betriebliche Altersvorsorge und eine zusätzliche Pflegeversicherung
• Hauseigene moderne Kantine mit attraktiver Be­zu­schus­sung
• 30 Tage Urlaub plus Sonderurlaub
• Wochenarbeitszeit von 37,5 Stunden
• Job-Rad Leasing
• Corporate Benefits: Exklusive Rabatte für Mitarbeitende bei zahlreichen bekannten Marken
• Gute Verkehrsanbindung und kostenlose Mitarbeitendenparkplätze 
• Berufsbedingter Umzug? Wir unterstützen finanziell im Rahmen unserer Umzugskostenpauschale
• Kostenlose Betriebssportarten z.B. Badminton, Fußball und Fitnesskurse

Engagierten und begabten Menschen bieten wir interessante Chancen in allen Phasen des Berufslebens. Geschlecht, Alter, Hautfarbe, Herkunft, sexuelle Orientierung und Beeinträchtigungen spielen dabei keine Rolle - im Gegenteil: Wir fördern Vielfalt und glauben, dass Diversität eine Bereicherung darstellt.

Wir freuen uns über die Zusendung der Unterlagen zu Ihrem bisherigen beruflichen Werdegang direkt über unser Online-System.

Bei Rückfragen wenden Sie sich gerne an Selin Sencan (ssencan@simtra.com).

Um mehr über die Datenschutzrichtlinie von Simtra zu erfahren, lesen Sie bitte die globale Datenschutzrichtlinie der Simtra Recruitment Platform: » Recruiting Privacy Notice (DE)

Simtra ist ein erstklassiges Auftragsentwicklungs- & Herstellungsunternehmen, welches seit über 65 Jahren in Zusammenarbeit mit mehr als 60 internationalen Kunden weltweit sterile, injizierbare Arzneimittel auf den Markt bringt. Unser Hauptaugenmerk liegt hierbei auf der Herstellung von Krebstherapeutika. Mit der Unterstützung von über 2.000 Mitarbeitenden an unseren zwei Standorten in Bloomington, Indiana, USA und Halle/Westfalen, Deutschland, können wir unseren Kunden ein breites Portfolio von Verabreichungssystemen anbieten, darunter vorgefüllte Spritzen, flüssige/lyophilisierte Fläschchen, Verdünnungsmittel für die Rekonstitution, mit Pulver gefüllte Fläschchen und sterile Kristallisation. Neben der GMP-Herstellung bieten wir auch weitere Dienstleistungen an, darunter Unterstützung bei der Formulierung und Entwicklung, Gefriertrocknungsoptimierung, globale regulatorische Unterstützung sowie Sekundärverpackung.

Simtra wird aus vielseitigen Teams in verschiedenen Bereichen gebildet! Werden Sie ein Teil des Teams und unterstützen Sie zukünftig dabei Patienten weltweit lebensverändernde Medikamente zur Verfügung zu stellen.

Wir produzieren in unserem Werk in Halle/Westfalen Arzneimittel zur Therapie verschiedener Krebs- und anderer lebensbedrohenden Erkrankungen. 

Für unser Team suchen wir Sie als Specialist (m/w/d) LIMS (befristet auf 12 Monate).

In dieser Position sind Sie in erster Linie für die Implementierung des LabWare LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) zuständig. Im Einzelnen beinhaltet dieses:

• Mitgestaltung und Implementierung unseres neuen LabWare LIMS-Systems
• Entwicklung effizienter Workflows und Prozesse im LIMS
• Migration von Stammdaten aus unserem Legacy-System (LabVantage) in LabWare
• Enge Zusammenarbeit mit internationalen Teams und externen Consultants
• Konfiguration des Systems in Abstimmung mit internen Stakeholdern
• Erstellung von SOPs, Arbeitsanweisungen und Schulungsunterlagen
• Erstellung von Schulungsunterlagen
• Durchführung von Anwenderschulungen und Support

Sie bringen mit:

• Abgeschlossene Ausbildung mit entsprechender Berufserfahrung als Chemielaborant (m/w/d), CTA (m/w/d), Biologielaborant (m/w/d), Pharmakant (m/w/d) oder Fachinformatiker (m/w/d)
• Erfahrungen mit LIMS-Systemen wünschenswert
• Sehr gute Kenntnisse in Microsoft Word, Excel und Outlook
• Hohes Verantwortungsbewusstsein, Eigeninitiative und Organisationstalent
• Ausgeprägte Team- und Kommunikationsfähigkeit
• Sehr gute Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift

Das bieten wir Ihnen:

• Faire tarifgebundene Vergütung inkl. Sozialleistungen wie ein 13. Tarifgehalt, Urlaubsgeld, betriebliche Altersvorsorge und eine zusätzliche Pflegeversicherung
• Hauseigene moderne Kantine mit attraktiver Be­zu­schus­sung
• 30 Tage Urlaub plus Sonderurlaub
• Wochenarbeitszeit von 37,5 Stunden
• Job-Rad Leasing
• Corporate Benefits: Exklusive Rabatte für Mitarbeitende bei zahlreichen bekannten Marken
• Gute Verkehrsanbindung und kostenlose Mitarbeitendenparkplätze 
• Berufsbedingter Umzug? Wir unterstützen finanziell im Rahmen unserer Umzugskostenpauschale
• Kostenlose Betriebssportarten z.B. Badminton, Fußball und Fitnesskurse

Engagierten und begabten Menschen bieten wir interessante Chancen in allen Phasen des Berufslebens. Geschlecht, Alter, Hautfarbe, Herkunft, sexuelle Orientierung und Beeinträchtigungen spielen dabei keine Rolle - im Gegenteil: Wir fördern Vielfalt und glauben, dass Diversität eine Bereicherung darstellt.

Wir freuen uns über die Zusendung der Unterlagen zu Ihrem bisherigen beruflichen Werdegang direkt über unser Online-System.

Bei Rückfragen wenden Sie sich gerne an Selin Sencan (ssencan@simtra.com).

Um mehr über die Datenschutzrichtlinie von Simtra zu erfahren, lesen Sie bitte die globale Datenschutzrichtlinie der Simtra Recruitment Platform: » Recruiting Privacy Notice (DE)

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) ist ein erstklassiges Auftragsentwicklungs- & Herstellungsunternehmen, welches seit über 65 Jahren in Zusammenarbeit mit mehr als 60 internationalen Kunden weltweit sterile, injizierbare Arzneimittel auf den Markt bringt. Unser Hauptaugenmerk liegt hierbei auf der Herstellung von Krebstherapeutika. Mit der Unterstützung von über 2.000 Mitarbeitenden an unseren zwei Standorten in Bloomington, Indiana, USA und Halle/Westfalen, Deutschland, können wir unseren Kunden ein breites Portfolio von Verabreichungssystemen anbieten, darunter vorgefüllte Spritzen, flüssige/lyophilisierte Fläschchen, Verdünnungsmittel für die Rekonstitution, mit Pulver gefüllte Fläschchen und sterile Kristallisation. Neben der GMP-Herstellung bieten wir auch weitere Dienstleistungen an, darunter Unterstützung bei der Formulierung und Entwicklung, Gefriertrocknungsoptimierung, globale regulatorische Unterstützung sowie Sekundärverpackung.

Simtra wird aus vielseitigen Teams in verschiedenen Bereichen gebildet! Werden Sie ein Teil des Teams und unterstützen Sie zukünftig dabei Patienten weltweit lebensverändernde Medikamente zur Verfügung zu stellen.

• Faire tarifgebundene Vergütung inkl. Sozialleistungen wie ein 13. Tarifgehalt, Urlaubsgeld, betriebliche Altersvorsorge und eine zusätzliche Pflegeversicherung
• Hauseigene moderne Kantine mit attraktiver Be­zu­schus­sung
• 30 Tage Urlaub plus Sonderurlaub
• Wochenarbeitszeit von 37,5 Stunden
• Job-Rad Leasing
• Corporate Benefits: Exklusive Rabatte für Mitarbeitende bei zahlreichen bekannten Marken
• Gute Verkehrsanbindung und kostenlose Mitarbeitendenparkplätze
• Berufsbedingter Umzug? Wir unterstützen finanziell im Rahmen unserer Umzugskostenpauschale
• Kostenlose Betriebssportarten z.B. Badminton, Fußball und Fitnesskurse

Engagierten und begabten Menschen bieten wir interessante Chancen in allen Phasen des Berufslebens. Geschlecht, Alter, Hautfarbe, Herkunft, sexuelle Orientierung und Beeinträchtigungen spielen dabei keine Rolle - im Gegenteil: Wir fördern Vielfalt und glauben, dass Diversität eine Bereicherung darstellt.

Wir freuen uns über die Zusendung der Unterlagen zu Ihrem bisherigen beruflichen Werdegang direkt über unser Online-System.

Bei Rückfragen wenden Sie sich gerne an Dinara Joneleit (djoneleit@simtra.com).

Um mehr über die Datenschutzrichtlinie von Simtra zu erfahren, lesen Sie bitte die globale Datenschutzrichtlinie der Simtra Recruitment Platform: » Recruiting Privacy Notice (DE)

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) ist ein erstklassiges Auftragsentwicklungs- & Herstellungsunternehmen, welches seit über 65 Jahren in Zusammenarbeit mit mehr als 60 internationalen Kunden weltweit sterile, injizierbare Arzneimittel auf den Markt bringt. Unser Hauptaugenmerk liegt hierbei auf der Herstellung von Krebstherapeutika. Mit der Unterstützung von über 2.000 Mitarbeitenden an unseren zwei Standorten in Bloomington, Indiana, USA und Halle/Westfalen, Deutschland, können wir unseren Kunden ein breites Portfolio von Verabreichungssystemen anbieten, darunter vorgefüllte Spritzen, flüssige/lyophilisierte Fläschchen, Verdünnungsmittel für die Rekonstitution, mit Pulver gefüllte Fläschchen und sterile Kristallisation. Neben der GMP-Herstellung bieten wir auch weitere Dienstleistungen an, darunter Unterstützung bei der Formulierung und Entwicklung, Gefriertrocknungsoptimierung, globale regulatorische Unterstützung sowie Sekundärverpackung.

Simtra wird aus vielseitigen Teams in verschiedenen Bereichen gebildet! Werden Sie ein Teil des Teams und unterstützen Sie zukünftig dabei Patienten weltweit lebensverändernde Medikamente zur Verfügung zu stellen.

Das bieten wir Ihnen:

• Faire tarifgebundene Vergütung inkl. Sozialleistungen wie ein 13. Tarifgehalt, Urlaubsgeld, betriebliche Altersvorsorge und eine zusätzliche Pflegeversicherung
• Hauseigene moderne Kantine mit attraktiver Be­zu­schus­sung
• 30 Tage Urlaub plus Sonderurlaub
• Wochenarbeitszeit von 37,5 Stunden
• Job-Rad Leasing
• Corporate Benefits: Exklusive Rabatte für Mitarbeitende bei zahlreichen bekannten Marken
• Gute Verkehrsanbindung und kostenlose Mitarbeitendenparkplätze 
• Berufsbedingter Umzug? Wir unterstützen finanziell im Rahmen unserer Umzugskostenpauschale
• Kostenlose Betriebssportarten z.B. Badminton, Fußball und Fitnesskurse

Engagierten und begabten Menschen bieten wir interessante Chancen in allen Phasen des Berufslebens. Geschlecht, Alter, Hautfarbe, Herkunft, sexuelle Orientierung und Beeinträchtigungen spielen dabei keine Rolle - im Gegenteil: Wir fördern Vielfalt und glauben, dass Diversität eine Bereicherung darstellt.

Wir freuen uns über die Zusendung der Unterlagen zu Ihrem bisherigen beruflichen Werdegang direkt über unser Online-System.

Bei Rückfragen wenden Sie sich gerne an Selin Sencan (ssencan@simtra.com).

Um mehr über die Datenschutzrichtlinie von Simtra zu erfahren, lesen Sie bitte die globale Datenschutzrichtlinie der Simtra Recruitment Platform: » Recruiting Privacy Notice (DE)

Das bieten wir Ihnen:

• Faire tarifgebundene Vergütung inkl. Sozialleistungen wie ein 13. Tarifgehalt, Urlaubsgeld, betriebliche Altersvorsorge und eine zusätzliche Pflegeversicherung
• Hauseigene moderne Kantine mit attraktiver Be­zu­schus­sung
• 30 Tage Urlaub plus Sonderurlaub
• Wochenarbeitszeit von 37,5 Stunden
• Job-Rad Leasing
• Corporate Benefits: Exklusive Rabatte für Mitarbeitende bei zahlreichen bekannten Marken
• Gute Verkehrsanbindung und kostenlose Mitarbeitendenparkplätze 
• Berufsbedingter Umzug? Wir unterstützen finanziell im Rahmen unserer Umzugskostenpauschale
• Kostenlose Betriebssportarten z.B. Badminton, Fußball und Fitnesskurse

Engagierten und begabten Menschen bieten wir interessante Chancen in allen Phasen des Berufslebens. Geschlecht, Alter, Hautfarbe, Herkunft, sexuelle Orientierung und Beeinträchtigungen spielen dabei keine Rolle - im Gegenteil: Wir fördern Vielfalt und glauben, dass Diversität eine Bereicherung darstellt.

Wir freuen uns über die Zusendung der Unterlagen zu Ihrem bisherigen beruflichen Werdegang direkt über unser Online-System.

Bei Rückfragen wenden Sie sich gerne an Selin Sencan (ssencan@simtra.com).

Um mehr über die Datenschutzrichtlinie von Simtra zu erfahren, lesen Sie bitte die globale Datenschutzrichtlinie der Simtra Recruitment Platform: » Recruiting Privacy Notice (DE)

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) ist ein erstklassiges Auftragsentwicklungs- & Herstellungsunternehmen, welches seit über 65 Jahren in Zusammenarbeit mit mehr als 60 internationalen Kunden weltweit sterile, injizierbare Arzneimittel auf den Markt bringt. Unser Hauptaugenmerk liegt hierbei auf der Herstellung von Krebstherapeutika. Mit der Unterstützung von über 2.000 Mitarbeitenden an unseren zwei Standorten in Bloomington, Indiana, USA und Halle/Westfalen, Deutschland, können wir unseren Kunden ein breites Portfolio von Verabreichungssystemen anbieten, darunter vorgefüllte Spritzen, flüssige/lyophilisierte Fläschchen, Verdünnungsmittel für die Rekonstitution, mit Pulver gefüllte Fläschchen und sterile Kristallisation. Neben der GMP-Herstellung bieten wir auch weitere Dienstleistungen an, darunter Unterstützung bei der Formulierung und Entwicklung, Gefriertrocknungsoptimierung, globale regulatorische Unterstützung sowie Sekundärverpackung.

Simtra wird aus vielseitigen Teams in verschiedenen Bereichen gebildet! Werden Sie ein Teil des Teams und unterstützen Sie zukünftig dabei Patienten weltweit lebensverändernde Medikamente zur Verfügung zu stellen.

Wir produzieren in unserem Werk in Halle/Westfalen Arzneimittel zur Therapie verschiedener Krebs- und anderer lebensbedrohenden Erkrankungen.

Für unser Team suchen wir Sie als Spezialist (m/w/d) Inprozesskontrolle.

Sie agieren als Ansprechpartner für alle technischen Fragen rund um die Inprozesskontrolle (IPK) und sind verantwortlich für die Betreuung der IPK-Geräte sowie Messsysteme in der Pharmaproduktion. Des Weiteren übernehmen Sie die folgenden Aufgaben:

• Beauftragung und Betreuung von Kalibrierungen sowie Wartungen durch externe Dienstleister
• Regelmäßige Prüfung der Messsysteme
• Fachliche Unterstützung interner Teams bei Prozessoptimierungen in der IPK sowie Optimierungsprojekten
• Erstellung, Pflege und Prüfung GMP‑konformer Dokumente, insbesondere (Re-)Qualifizierungsberichte
• Fachlicher Ansprechpartner für abteilungsbezogene Abweichungen sowie Unterstützung bei deren Bewertung und Bearbeitung
• Mitarbeit an Umbau- und Erweiterungsprojekten sowie Qualifizierungen in der Routine
• Bearbeitung und Betreuung von IPK-Change-Controls
• Ansprechpartner für interne sowie externe Audit-Fragen

Sie bringen mit:

• Abgeschlossene Berufsausbildung im naturwissenschaftlichen Bereich mit mindestens 3 Jahren Berufserfahrung im Bereich Produktion oder Analytik oder alternativ ein abgeschlossenes Studium in Pharmazie, Mikrobiologie oder Lebensmitteltechnologie
• Ausgeprägtes Qualitätsbewusstsein sowie Technikaffinität
• Kommunikations-, Organisations-, und Durchsetzungsfähigkeit
• Sorgfältige, selbstständige und strukturierte Arbeitsweise
• Gute EDV-Kenntnisse (MS-Office), Erfahrung im Umgang mit LIMS
• Sehr gute Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift

Das bieten wir Ihnen: 

• Faire tarifgebundene Vergütung inkl. Sozialleistungen wie ein 13. Tarifgehalt, Urlaubsgeld, betriebliche Altersvorsorge und eine zusätzliche Pflegeversicherung
• Hauseigene moderne Kantine mit attraktiver Be­zu­schus­sung
• 30 Tage Urlaub plus Sonderurlaub
• Wochenarbeitszeit von 37,5 Stunden
• Job-Rad Leasing
• Corporate Benefits: Exklusive Rabatte für Mitarbeitende bei zahlreichen bekannten Marken
• Gute Verkehrsanbindung und kostenlose Mitarbeitendenparkplätze 
• Berufsbedingter Umzug? Wir unterstützen finanziell im Rahmen unserer Umzugskostenpauschale
• Kostenlose Betriebssportarten z.B. Badminton, Fußball und Fitnesskurse

Engagierten und begabten Menschen bieten wir interessante Chancen in allen Phasen des Berufslebens. Geschlecht, Alter, Hautfarbe, Herkunft, sexuelle Orientierung und Beeinträchtigungen spielen dabei keine Rolle - im Gegenteil: Wir fördern Vielfalt und glauben, dass Diversität eine Bereicherung darstellt.

Wir freuen uns über die Zusendung der Unterlagen zu Deinem bisherigen beruflichen Werdegang direkt über unser Online-System.

Bei Rückfragen wende Dich gerne an Selin Sencan (ssencan@simtra.com).

Um mehr über die Datenschutzrichtlinie von Simtra zu erfahren, lesen Sie bitte die globale Datenschutzrichtlinie der Simtra Recruitment Platform: » Recruiting Privacy Notice (DE)

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.  

Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide.  As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra.  We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging.  Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

Why join Team Simtra? Because we:

Make it HAPPEN – We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.

Make it TOGETHER – We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams—so we can solve problems in new ways.

Make it RIGHT – We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.

Make it COUNT – We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make – taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.

This role:

The Sr. Calibration Technician performs calibrations and maintains the calibration scheduling system to confirm facility requirements.  It reports to the Calibration Manager.

The responsibilities:

• Test and calibrate measuring and test instruments for conformance to Standard Operating Procedures
• Set up test equipment, measures accuracy of instruments used to record various parameters (voltage, current, heat, flow, pressure, etc.)
• Adjust/repair instruments to meet calibration standards
• Coordinates instrument re-certification with outside standards laboratories, which includes inspections and documentation reviews on those instruments.
• Maintain calibration scheduling database and required documentation.
• Serve as a technical resource on calibration issues including investigation of out-of-tolerance events.
• Rotate on-call for off-hours and weekend support. Duties may also require overtime and weekends.

Required qualifications:

• High school diploma required (Associates Degree preferred)
• 5+ year(s) calibration experience or related field with proven problem-solving skills in pharmaceutical industry
• Basic understanding of calibration with an ability to deal with moderately complex processes and procedures
• Must be able to demonstrate judgment and initiative in problem resolution
• Must be able to work unsupervised
• Good communication skills and detail oriented
• Working knowledge of 21CFR and cGMP regulations
• Work experience in a clean room environment a plus
• Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends

Physical / safety requirements:

• Must be able to lift, push/pull, and carry up to 55 pounds
• Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirator
• May be required to work with pressurized equipment, hot surfaces
• May be required to work in confined spaces
• Position requires standing for long hours
• Ability to qualify for Grade B gowning

In return, you’ll be eligible for[1]:

• Day One Benefits
  • Medical & Dental Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
    • Spouse Life Insurance
    • Child Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Time Off Program
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Parental Leave and more
  • Adoption Reimbursement Program
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Community and Volunteer Service Program
  • Employee Ownership Plan
• Additional Benefits
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Insurance Benefits
    • Vision Coverage
    • Accident
    • Critical Illness
    • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • Legal and more
  • Onsite Campus Amenities
    • Workout Facility
    • Cafeteria
    • Credit Union

[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job.  It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job.  Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Simtra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Simtra evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Data Privacy

To learn more about Simtra's approach to data privacy, please review the Simtra Recruitment Platform Global Privacy Policy:  https://simtra.com/privacy-policy/

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.  

Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide.  As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra.  We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging.  Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

Why join Team Simtra? Because we:

Make it HAPPEN – We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.

Make it TOGETHER – We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams—so we can solve problems in new ways.

Make it RIGHT – We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.

Make it COUNT – We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make – taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.

The role:

The Senior Maintenance Technician - Packaging works as a key member of a high-performance team responsible for supporting daily packaging operations and equipment in a pharmaceutical production environment.  This position reports to the Automation Supervisor.

The responsibilities:

• Routine and non-routine checks and electrical/mechanical repair of packaging equipment failures
• Troubleshoot and preventive maintenance of packaging equipment
• Identify and implement continuous improvement projects
• Develop, monitor, and perform preventative maintenance procedures
• Review and track equipment component failures and help make recommendations for increased long-term reliability
• Maintain appropriate equipment documentation and change control according to internal procedures
• Participate in spare part analysis and inventory development
• Installation and startup of new equipment

What you'll need:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED (Technical Associates degree preferred)
• 5+ years industrial maintenance experience (or equivalent) in a multi craft environment 
• Preferred experience in aseptic manufacturing environment
• Preferred HVAC/welding certification
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and the ability to use enterprise software (examples include:  JDE, BPLM, Pilgrim, Trackwise, etc.)

Physical / Safety Requirements:

• Must be able to lift, push/pull, and carry up to 50 pounds
• May be required to stand for over 4 hours per day
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds overhead
• Must be able to wear personal protective as required.
• Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends
• Use of hands and fingers to manipulate office equipment and hand tools is required
• Must be able to gown qualify for Grade A/B areas, as needed.

In return, you’ll be eligible for[1]:

• Day One Benefits
  • Medical & Dental Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
    • Spouse Life Insurance
    • Child Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Time Off Program
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Parental Leave and more
  • Adoption Reimbursement Program
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Community and Volunteer Service Program
• Additional Benefits
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance 
  • Voluntary Insurance Benefits
    • Vision Coverage
    • Accident
    • Critical Illness
    • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • Legal and more
  • Onsite Campus Amenities
    • Workout Facility
    • Cafeteria
    • Credit Union

[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job.  It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job.  Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Simtra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Simtra evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Data Privacy

To learn more about Simtra's approach to data privacy, please review the Simtra Recruitment Platform Global Privacy Policy:  https://simtra.com/privacy-policy/

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.  

Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide.  As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra.  We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging.  Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

Why join Team Simtra? Because we:

Make it HAPPEN – We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.

Make it TOGETHER – We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams—so we can solve problems in new ways.

Make it RIGHT – We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.

Make it COUNT – We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make – taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.

This role:

The Sr. Manager of Aseptic Operations has responsibility for all operations occurring within their respective Aseptic Operations Cell at the Bloomington, Indiana site.  As a member of the Cell Leadership Team alongside their Quality, Engineering & Maintenance, and Technical Services Sr. Manager counterparts, the Sr. Manager of Aseptic Operations has responsibility for strategic leadership of the operations organization in their respective Aseptic Operations Cell, reporting to the Director of Aseptic Operations.  The Sr. Manager will lead, organize, and manage personnel and activities in all manufacturing activities under cGMP regulations, to serve as the primary contact for manufacturing related communications, and to provide guidance to the leadership team to ensure consistent execution and improvement of the manufacturing process. The Sr. Manager, Aseptic Operations creates an environment where teamwork, productivity, safety, identity, strength, purity, and quality (SISPQ) are reflected in the finished product.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• As the Operations leader within the Cell Leadership Team, the Sr. Manager of Aseptic Operations has accountability for successful execution of the manufacturing plan to deliver on the site’s two primary KPIs:  Right First Time and On Time Delivery
• Takes personal responsibility to develop, deploy, and properly manage a culture of safety and working conditions.  Adheres to all environmental, health, and safety SOPs and policies.  Actions and decisions must reflect that our team member’s safety is always first on our minds
• Leads in such a manner that inspires the trust of his / her subordinates, peers, and superiors.  Must lead as a role model of respect and integrity
• Must be a lean leader.  Instills a culture of “go and see”. Engage with team members where the work is done. Embrace and adopt best practices.  Must believe in 6S…it is the foundation of quality and a lean enterprise. Setting the example is not the only thing in influencing others, it is the main thing
• Defines value for products/services from a customer perspective; focuses and aligns all actions of building leadership team and its team members to create value for the customer
• Interviews, hires, coaches, and develops staff. Provides timely and accurate feedback recognizing good / poor performance.  Establishes clear direction and priorities for building leadership team, empowers team members to obtain results that support strategic objectives
• Develop, deploy, and properly manage processes to consistently “run the business” and “improve the business”
• Leads / partners with Quality, Technical Services, and Engineering & Maintenance leaders to either author, review and / or approve deviations and drive timely closure to meet client delivery dates
• Approves SOP’s, validations, and protocols in a timely manner
• Partners with client teams to manage client projects and host client audits
• Provide technical expertise and resources, cooperating and coordinating with Quality, Program Management, Engineering, Maintenance and Technical Services
• Develops the organization’s annual operating budget and maintains expenses within the plan
• Regularly interacts with senior management and executive leadership team members on matters concerning performance against the business plan
• Interfaces with the other manufacturing operations management staff/customers to ensure our quality commitments are met

Job Requirements (Education and Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in all aspects of the aseptic manufacturing process preferred
• Must have knowledge of GMPs and worldwide regulatory agency guidelines
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership role
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and the ability to use enterprise software (examples include:  JDE, BPLM, Pilgrim, etc.)

Physical / Safety Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Physical coordination/flexibility to allow gowning for clean room environments
• Utilize applicable personal protective equipment, including safety shoes/toe caps, gloves, eye protection, heat resistant wear and hearing protection
• Dexterity and physical condition to perform some level of repetitive motion tasks
• Ability to wear respirator usage when product or task requires
• Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends
• Use of hands and fingers to manipulate office equipment is required
• Must be able to gown qualify for Grade A/B areas (filling)
• Position may require sitting for long hours

In return, you’ll be eligible for[1]:

• Day One Benefits
  • Medical & Dental Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
    • Spouse Life Insurance
    • Child Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Time Off Program
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Parental Leave and more
  • Adoption Reimbursement Program
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Community and Volunteer Service Program
  • Employee Ownership Plan
• Additional Benefits
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Insurance Benefits
    • Vision Coverage
    • Accident
    • Critical Illness
    • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • Legal and more
  • Onsite Campus Amenities
    • Workout Facility
    • Cafeteria
    • Credit Union

[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job.  It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job.  Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Simtra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Simtra evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.  

Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide.  As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra.  We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging.  Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

Why join Team Simtra? Because we:

Make it HAPPEN – We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.

Make it TOGETHER – We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams—so we can solve problems in new ways.

Make it RIGHT – We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.

Make it COUNT – We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make – taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.

This role:

The Sr. Manager of Engineering & Maintenance (E&M) leads a team of Process Engineers, Maintenance personnel and Equipment Coordinators to support all aspects of secondary packaging for parenteral pharmaceutical products. This position is part of a cell-based building management structure, complimented by peer leaders from Operations, Quality, and Technical Services departments. The incumbent will be responsible for leading a department with foundational expectations centered on safety, quality, execution, collaboration, and process improvement to support cell operational metrics and overall plant goals & objectives. The position reports to the Associate Director Engineering & Maintenance Operations.

The responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining departmental headcount and all associated administrative and planning functions, including interviewing candidates, hiring, onboarding & training, personnel development, performance management, scheduling, directing day-to-day activities and project oversight
• Responsible for equipment performance, preventive/scheduled maintenance, emergency maintenance, vendor scheduling, and project management - including timely repair and sourcing of critical parts or components
• Responsible for coordinating all activities and/or repairs related to facilities maintenance for building
• Responsible for Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program focused on identifying overall equipment efficiencies to enhance production processes and quality
• Supports identification and procurement activities related to new process equipment. Includes generation of user specification documents, installation, commissioning, and qualification activities Provides oversight and management for process engineers regarding project ownership, including collaboration with CAPEX project engineers, and project timelines
• Works closely with peer cell leaders towards common goals to track and report department specific metrics within the cell
• Responsible for identification and implementation of corrective actions to improve performance and compliance
• Complies with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), and rigorous quality standards and holds team to same expectation
• Maintains a clean and safe work area using 6S (6 Sigma) principles
• Ensures team is compliant with safe work practices and electrical requirements, including LOTO (Lock Out, Tag Out), safe work permits, and all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to safely complete assigned work
• Lead and/or support a variety of complex issues & projects as applicable
• Apply technical expertise and troubleshooting philosophies with a variety of technologies including: syringe & vial aseptic filling machines and related process equipment, autoclaves, lyophilizers, terminal sterilizers, isolator systems, Human Machine Interface (HMI), PLCs, clean utilities, HVAC, SCADA systems and electrical control systems
• Ability to troubleshoot complex automated machinery and manual/mechanical based equipment or applications
• Fully accountable for the performance of self and team

Required qualifications:

• BS degree in Engineering or a related field of study
• 7+ years of manufacturing experience
• Prior experience and familiarity working in a cGMP environment
• 3+ years of leadership / supervisory experience 
• Demonstrated examples of successful project execution
• Track record in technical management of process equipment in a manufacturing environment, with experience in electrical, mechanical, and automated applications
• Able to analyze and solve complex problems
• Knowledge of GMPs, FDA guidelines, purchasing practices and process validation
• Team building experience in guiding multi-disciplinary teams on medium complexity issues, while providing technical direction to individual engineering disciplines
• Ability to translate business goals into action plans
• Understanding and proficiency in reliability-centered maintenance principles and practice
• Results-oriented mindset, capable of independent thought, adaptable, ready to respond and react to real-time situations with realistic and viable technical, organizational, and administrative solutions
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to utilize enterprise software applications: Maximo, Veeva, Microsoft Dynamics, Blue Mountain
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally
• Ability to write and review technical documents
• Demonstrated efficient written and verbal communication skills
• Minimal travel required (less than 10%), including potentially supporting equipment FAT
• Ability to apply and utilize Root Cause Analysis (RCA) tools

Physical / safety requirements:

• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Dexterity and physical condition to perform some level of repetitive motion tasks

In return, you’ll be eligible for [1]:

• Day One Benefits
  • Medical & Dental Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
    • Spouse Life Insurance
    • Child Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Time Off Program
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Parental Leave and more
  • Adoption Reimbursement Program
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Community and Volunteer Service Program
  • Employee Ownership Plan
• Additional Benefits
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Insurance Benefits
    • Vision Coverage
    • Accident
    • Critical Illness
    • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • Legal and more
  • Onsite Campus Amenities
    • Workout Facility
    • Cafeteria
    • Credit Union

[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job.  It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job.  Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Simtra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Simtra evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Data Privacy

To learn more about Simtra's approach to data privacy, please review the Simtra Recruitment Platform Global Privacy Policy: https://simtra.com/privacy-policy/

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.  

Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide.  As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra.  We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging.  Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

Why join Team Simtra? Because we:

Make it HAPPEN – We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.

Make it TOGETHER – We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams—so we can solve problems in new ways.

Make it RIGHT – We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.

Make it COUNT – We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make – taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.

The role:

The Sr Manager Quality, Contamination Control Strategy Lead is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and continuously improving the contamination control strategy at a sterile injectable manufacturing facility. He/she needs to drive compliance with regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, PIC/S, Annex 1) and contamination control initiatives, microbiological oversight collaboration, and aseptic assurance across the manufacturing site. This role serves as the SME (subject matter expert) for aseptic practices, maintenance of aseptic observation program data metrics, and the overall contamination control strategy (CCS).

The Sr Quality Manager is expected to contribute to an environment where teamwork and productivity are encouraged, and safety, identity, strength, purity and quality (SISPQ) are reflected in the finished product. In addition, the Sr Quality Manager is expected to partner with QALO and operations leadership, training leadership, and the Contamination Control Strategy Team.

The responsibilities:

• Owns the aseptic observer program, including oversight of aseptic practices, cleanroom behavior, and gowning:
1. Responsible for design and continuous improvement of the Aseptic Observer Program (aseptic manufacturing quality oversight)
2. Organize collected data from Aseptic Observer Program, analyze trends, lead cross functional review meetings, and make necessary improvements with operations leadership based on observations
• Leads the development and implementation of the Contamination Control Strategy (CCS) according to EU GMP Annex 1 and supports its governance in line with applicable regulatory requirements, organizing routine team meetings, annual updates of strategy document, and SME presentation of strategy for audits
• Assist with microbiological and sterility risk assessments for changes, deviations, and CAPAs involving aseptic operations.
• Serve as the SME during regulatory inspections and audits regarding aseptic processing, and contamination control.
• Present aseptic observation program data to site and executive leadership in management review forums, including trending and improvements made
• Collaborates with manufacturing, microbiology, and QC as the site steward of the Contamination Control Strategy (CCS), to ensure appropriate cleanroom qualification, media fill (process simulation), environmental monitoring, and glove/sleeve integrity programs.
• Supports contamination control assessments related to qualification and validation of equipment, utilities, (e.g. HVAC, WFI) isolators, RABS, and cleaning / disinfection procedures.
• Mentors and assists with training aseptic operators, and QA personnel in and contamination control. Responsible for Provide guidance on improvement and standardization of the QALO training program, including incorporation of industry and regulatory intelligence.
• Participate as needed in investigation and resolution of aseptic failures, sterility test failures, EM excursions, adverse trends and related aseptic non-conformances
• Review and approve GMP documents related to aseptic processing, (SOPs, protocols, reports, batch records).
• Lead continuous improvement projects related to aseptic behavior, risk mitigation, and cleanroom operations.

The qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors degree in Microbiology (preferred), Biology, Pharmacy, or related science.
• Masters degree or higher in Microbiology or Pharmaceutical Sciences is preferred
• Minimum of 8 years of direct experience in sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing or QC microbiology / QA roles, including at least 5 years in SME capacity related to contamination control.
• Demonstrated leadership or cross-functional team experience in aseptic processing environments (e.g. controlled areas (specifically A/B, isolators, OPEN and CLOSED RABS systems).
• Proven track record of successful regulatory inspection participation (FDA, EMA, or equivalent) as SME for contamination control topics
• Strong knowledge of EU GMP Annex 1, 21 CFR parts 210/211, USP<71>, <85>, <1116>, <797>, <1207> and current industry best practices
• Understanding of aseptic processing, data interpretation, aseptic filling processes and equipment strategies, CCS design, and Quality Risk management (ICH Q9).
• Strong communication skills as the role is expected to interface with clients, regulatory agencies, and site leadership, and being able to make decisions.
• Strong technical writing skills for strategy documents, assessments and investigations.
• Strong attention-to-detail, decision-making capability, and problem-solving in complex technical environments
• Ability to train, mentor, and coach staff in aseptic technique and contamination control.

Working conditions:

• Role requires frequent presence in Grade A/B aseptic environments; gowning certification is required.
• May require occasional off-shift, off-hours, support during media fills, regulatory inspections, or critical interventions

In return, you’ll be eligible for[1]:

• Day One Benefits
  • Medical & Dental Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
    • Spouse Life Insurance
    • Child Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Time Off Program
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Parental Leave and more
  • Adoption Reimbursement Program
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Community and Volunteer Service Program
  • Employee Ownership Plan
• Additional Benefits
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Insurance Benefits
    • Vision Coverage
    • Accident
    • Critical Illness
    • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • Legal and more
  • Onsite Campus Amenities
    • Workout Facility
    • Cafeteria
    • Credit Union

[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job.  It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job.  Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Simtra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Simtra evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Data Privacy

To learn more about Simtra's approach to data privacy, please review the Simtra Recruitment Platform Global Privacy Policy:  https://simtra.com/privacy-policy/

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.  

Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide.  As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra.  We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging.  Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

Why join Team Simtra? Because we:

Make it HAPPEN – We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.

Make it TOGETHER – We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams—so we can solve problems in new ways.

Make it RIGHT – We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.

Make it COUNT – We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make – taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.

This role:

The Senior Process Validation Engineer is a key member of the Technical Services organization, responsible for leading and supporting validation activities for sterile injectable manufacturing processes within a regulated pharmaceutical CDMO environment. This role focuses on process validation strategy, execution, lifecycle management, and maintaining the validated state to ensure compliant, robust, and inspection‑ready operations.

The Senior Process Validation Engineer partners closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Engineering, Tech Transfer, Supply Chain, and Regulatory teams to implement risk‑based approach that support safe, reliable, and scalable sterile drug product manufacturing. This position is full time and based onsite at the Simtra Bloomington facility.

The responsibilities:

• Provide technical and strategic leadership for process validation of new and existing sterile injectable manufacturing processes, including formulation, compounding, filtration, aseptic filling, lyophilization, and terminal sterilization, as applicable
• Own and drive lifecycle process validation strategy, ensuring risk‑based, scientifically justified approaches aligned with FDA/EMA guidance, ICH expectations, and internal quality standards
• Lead the development, review, and approval of key validation deliverables, including Process Validation Master Plans, risk assessments, protocols, control strategy elements, and final validation summary reports
• Set validation direction and standards for parameters, sampling strategies, acceptance criteria, and statistical approaches; ensure consistent application across products, programs, and manufacturing areas
• Serve as the primary validation interface with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and external clients to ensure end‑to‑end process readiness for PPQ and commercial manufacturing
• Lead process validation planning and execution for technology transfers, including assessment of development history, identification of validation gaps, definition of validation scope, and readiness for PPQ execution
• Provide senior oversight and technical guidance for equipment, facility, and utility qualification activities, ensuring robust alignment with process validation requirements
• Provide expert validation impact assessments for changes related to process, equipment, raw materials, analytical methods, and facilities, supporting change control and regulatory commitments
• Establish and oversee continued process verification programs
• Act as on‑the‑floor validation lead during PPQ execution, process confirmation runs, technology transfer campaigns, and high‑risk or high‑visibility manufacturing operations
• Ensure validation documentation is inspection‑ready, supporting internal audits, client audits, and global regulatory inspections
• Serve as a SME during regulatory inspections and client audits; lead inspection preparation, participate in interviews, and support responses to inspection observations
• Continuously improve validation practices, incorporating lessons learned, regulatory trends, and industry best practices to enhance efficiency, compliance, and product quality

Required qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical discipline
• 5–8+ years of experience in process validation, CQV, MS&T, or manufacturing support within a regulated pharmaceutical environment
• Strong understanding of sterile injectable manufacturing processes and aseptic processing principles
• Solid working knowledge of cGMP requirements and validation lifecycle concepts
• Demonstrated experience authoring and executing process validation protocols and reports

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working in a CDMO environment and sterile injectable drug product manufacturing
• Familiarity with equipment and facility qualification and CSV validation
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections and client audits as a validation SME
• Knowledge of continued process verification, process capability analysis, and lifecycle management
• Experience working with electronic validation systems, MES, or electronic batch records

Physical / safety requirements:

• Occasional overtime may be required, including evenings or weekends to support validation execution or manufacturing schedules
• Position requires extended periods of sitting with routine walking and standing in manufacturing areas
• Must be able to qualify for classified manufacturing area gowning as applicable
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

In return, you’ll be eligible for [1]:

• Day One Benefits
  • Medical & Dental Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
    • Spouse Life Insurance
    • Child Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Time Off Program
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Parental Leave and more
  • Adoption Reimbursement Program
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Community and Volunteer Service Program
• Additional Benefits
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Insurance Benefits
    • Vision Coverage
    • Accident
    • Critical Illness
    • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • Legal and more
  • Onsite Campus Amenities
    • Workout Facility
    • Cafeteria
    • Credit Union

[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job.  It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job.  Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Simtra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Simtra evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Data Privacy

To learn more about Simtra's approach to data privacy, please review the Simtra Recruitment Platform Global Privacy Policy:  https://simtra.com/privacy-policy/

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.  

Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide.  As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra.  We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging.  Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

Why join Team Simtra? Because we:

Make it HAPPEN – We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.

Make it TOGETHER – We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams—so we can solve problems in new ways.

Make it RIGHT – We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.

Make it COUNT – We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make – taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.

This role:

As an Aseptic Equipment Lead (AEL), you’ll be at the heart of our sterile manufacturing operations. You’ll own the setup, performance, and optimization of a key aseptic filling line during your shift—making a direct impact on production success, product quality, and team efficiency. Working closely with Engineering, Maintenance, and Filling Operators, you’ll be the go‑to expert for the equipment in your area and a driving force behind continuous improvement.

 Schedule: 10pm - 8:30am (Monday - Friday)

The responsibilities:

• Become the subject‑matter expert for your assigned filling line—whether syringe or vial equipment—and its supporting systems such as component washers, depyrogenation tunnels, filling and stoppering machines, cappers, tray loaders, and lyophilizer loading/unloading systems.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts by investigating complex issues, identifying root causes, and implementing effective, long‑term solutions.
• Monitor and evaluate line performance to support Out of Control Limit Reports (OCRs) and ensure inspection readiness.
• Analyze trends to uncover opportunities to reduce downtime, improve operator efficiency, and boost product yield.
• Standardize and train others on equipment setup and basic troubleshooting, ensuring operators and production leaders feel confident and capable.
• Partner with Line Engineers and Operational Excellence teams to champion improvements that enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and overall team performance.
• Maintain Grade A/B aseptic gowning certification and successfully complete operator qualification/media fill requirements.

The work environment:

You’ll work in a fast‑paced, hands‑on sterile manufacturing environment with direct interaction with complex automated equipment. Time is spent within Grade A–D cleanroom spaces, supporting the critical production of high‑quality sterile products.

Required qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, plus the ability to learn enterprise systems such as Veeva, D365, and Blue Mountain.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot in a hands‑on, equipment‑focused environment.

Physical / safety requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods.
• Work in Grade A–D controlled environments for long durations.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for precise equipment manipulation.

In return, you’ll be eligible for[1]:

• Day One Benefits
  • Medical & Dental Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
    • Spouse Life Insurance
    • Child Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Time Off Program
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Parental Leave and more
  • Adoption Reimbursement Program
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Community and Volunteer Service Program
  • Employee Ownership Plan
• Additional Benefits
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Insurance Benefits
    • Vision Coverage
    • Accident
    • Critical Illness
    • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • Legal and more
  • Onsite Campus Amenities
    • Workout Facility
    • Cafeteria
    • Credit Union

[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job.  It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job.  Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Simtra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Simtra evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Data Privacy

To learn more about Simtra's approach to data privacy, please review the Simtra Recruitment Platform Global Privacy Policy:  https://simtra.com/privacy-policy/

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.  

Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide.  As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra.  We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging.  Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

Why join Team Simtra? Because we:

Make it HAPPEN – We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.

Make it TOGETHER – We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams—so we can solve problems in new ways.

Make it RIGHT – We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.

Make it COUNT – We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make – taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.

This role:

The Sterility Assurance Validation Associate I is responsible for the management and the execution of project and system qualifications, and validation confirmations including equipment and processes. The Validation Associate I ensures compliance that meets worldwide regulatory agency requirements, internal company standards/best practices and current industry practices. This position is 100% onsite at the Bloomington facility and reports to the Sr. Technical Services Validation Manager.

The responsibilities:

• Document (protocols, SOPs, summary reports) new processes and update existing processes where vital that will be reviewed by clients, corporate and regulatory auditors
• Conduct development studies on critical equipment
• Owns and onboards new client projects, including the relevant validations on syringe lines
• Serve as line owner, conducting gap assessments and determining validation approaches when onboarding new projects
• Collaborates directly with client representatives
• Owns non-conformance investigations (NCR)
• Owns corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Owns change control management tasks (CCM)
• Participates in client audits and provides rationale / justification for practices with aid from senior team member / management Responds to audit observations and owns deliverables
• Subject matter expert for up to 3 processes, technologies or process equipment
• Owns, plans interventions and leads syringe line media fills and has full ownership through closure of the summary
• Owns & drives value improvement projects (VIP) to realize savings
• Become trained and perform semi-annual HEPA filter certification testing (integrity testing, velocity testing, visible smoke testing)

Required qualifications:

• BS degree in science related field with laboratory experience or High School diploma/GED with a minimum of 6 years related experience within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology or related industry including responsibilities comparable to this position (e.g., technical writing, audit experience, project lead, authoring and performing studies, etc.)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) intermediate proficiency
• Ability to use enterprise software (JDE, BPLM, Pilgrim, Trackwise, Ellab Valsuite Pro, etc.)
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• High initiative and ability to deal with ambiguity
• Skills to interact professionally and collaboratively with the client representatives
• Good writing skills - including technical writing
• Strong oral and written communication - including communication with external clients

Physical / safety requirements:

• Ability to meet Grade A and B gowning requirements.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to climb and work from ladders.
• Duties will require some overtime work, including nights and weekends
• Position requires standing for long hours, but may involve walking or sitting for periods of time

In return, you’ll be eligible for[1]:

• Day One Benefits
  • Medical & Dental Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
    • Spouse Life Insurance
    • Child Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Time Off Program
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Parental Leave and more
  • Adoption Reimbursement Program
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Community and Volunteer Service Program
  • Employee Ownership Plan
• Additional Benefits
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Insurance Benefits
    • Vision Coverage
    • Accident
    • Critical Illness
    • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • Legal and more
  • Onsite Campus Amenities
    • Workout Facility
    • Cafeteria
    • Credit Union

[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26

Disclaimer

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Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.  

Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide.  As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra.  We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging.  Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

Why join Team Simtra? Because we:

Make it HAPPEN – We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.

Make it TOGETHER – We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams—so we can solve problems in new ways.

Make it RIGHT – We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.

Make it COUNT – We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make – taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.

This role:

As an Aseptic Equipment Lead (AEL), you’ll be at the heart of our sterile manufacturing operations. You’ll own the setup, performance, and optimization of a key aseptic filling line during your shift—making a direct impact on production success, product quality, and team efficiency. Working closely with Engineering, Maintenance, and Filling Operators, you’ll be the go‑to expert for the equipment in your area and a driving force behind continuous improvement.

 Schedule: 7am-7:30pm (Friday - Monday)

The responsibilities:

• Become the subject‑matter expert for your assigned filling line—whether syringe or vial equipment—and its supporting systems such as component washers, depyrogenation tunnels, filling and stoppering machines, cappers, tray loaders, and lyophilizer loading/unloading systems.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts by investigating complex issues, identifying root causes, and implementing effective, long‑term solutions.
• Monitor and evaluate line performance to support Out of Control Limit Reports (OCRs) and ensure inspection readiness.
• Analyze trends to uncover opportunities to reduce downtime, improve operator efficiency, and boost product yield.
• Standardize and train others on equipment setup and basic troubleshooting, ensuring operators and production leaders feel confident and capable.
• Partner with Line Engineers and Operational Excellence teams to champion improvements that enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and overall team performance.
• Maintain Grade A/B aseptic gowning certification and successfully complete operator qualification/media fill requirements.

The work environment:

You’ll work in a fast‑paced, hands‑on sterile manufacturing environment with direct interaction with complex automated equipment. Time is spent within Grade A–D cleanroom spaces, supporting the critical production of high‑quality sterile products.

Required qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, plus the ability to learn enterprise systems such as Veeva, D365, and Blue Mountain.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot in a hands‑on, equipment‑focused environment.

Physical / safety requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods.
• Work in Grade A–D controlled environments for long durations.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for precise equipment manipulation.

In return, you’ll be eligible for[1]:

• Day One Benefits
  • Medical & Dental Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
    • Spouse Life Insurance
    • Child Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Time Off Program
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Parental Leave and more
  • Adoption Reimbursement Program
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Community and Volunteer Service Program
  • Employee Ownership Plan
• Additional Benefits
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Insurance Benefits
    • Vision Coverage
    • Accident
    • Critical Illness
    • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • Legal and more
  • Onsite Campus Amenities
    • Workout Facility
    • Cafeteria
    • Credit Union

[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job.  It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job.  Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Simtra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Simtra evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Data Privacy

To learn more about Simtra's approach to data privacy, please review the Simtra Recruitment Platform Global Privacy Policy:  https://simtra.com/privacy-policy/