Pharmaceutical Technician I

Position Summary:

• Work Schedule: 2/2/3 Work Schedule - 6:00pm to 6:00am

• 100% on-site

The Chelsea facility is Catalent’s global Center of Excellence for spray dry dispersion and Dry Powder Inhaler (DPI) capsule manufacture and packaging. The site features inhaled powder spray drying, as well as multiple commercial-scale lines for capsule filling and blister packaging. On-site spray dryers include best-in-class GEA Niro SD1, SD4 and SD7, the latter being the largest Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP) unit of its kind for DPI in North America.

The Pharmaceutical Technician I Executes routine GMP manufacturing unit operations under direct supervision. Focus is on safe, compliant, and consistent execution of procedures across assigned manufacturing areas.

The Role:

• Operate equipment per SOP under direct supervision; Executes GMP manufacturing operations across assigned unit operations (e.g., spray drying, blending, encapsulation, packaging)

• Performs cleaning and sanitization (CIP, COP, manual)

• Accurately completes batch documentation in real time

• Handles materials, staging, and transfers

• Performs basic inspections of equipment and processing areas; Identifies and escalates deviations, safety concerns, or equipment issues

• Maintains compliance with GMP and EHS requirements

• Other duties as assigned

The Candidate:

• High School Diploma or GED is required

• Prior experience is not required; 1 year of GMP experience is preferred

• Strong attention to detail is required

• Basic GMP understanding is preferred 

• Must have the ability to follow procedures and instructions

Pay:

• The anticipated hourly rate for this position in Massachusetts is $24.00 - $26.00. The final hourly rate offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states. 

Why you should join Catalent:

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process 

• Diverse, inclusive culture 

• Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives 

• 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays

• Generous 401K match 

• Medical, dental and vision benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement - Let us help you finish your degree or start a new degree!

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career!  Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference. 

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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

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