Afton Scientific is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Engineering Technician to join our Engineering team. This position supports engineering, validation, and manufacturing activities through the execution of engineering studies, equipment implementation, process improvement, and hands-on support of sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who enjoys combining technical expertise with hands-on problem solving in a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
Compensation
$31.35 to $38.46 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Placement within the range will be based on qualifications, experience, internal equity, and demonstrated competencies.
Primary Responsibilities
- Assist in the execution and reporting of engineering protocols and formal studies.
- Support the evaluation, installation, and qualification of new instrumentation and equipment.
- Evaluate, select, and order parts and components for engineering batches.
- Perform hands-on setup and preparation of sterile pharmaceutical products and components.
- Support validation activities, including equipment setup and execution of validation studies.
- Perform Pharmaceutical Operator II duties as needed to support operations.
- Participate in product and process development initiatives.
- Maintain validation activities in compliance with cGMP requirements.
- Review operational deviations, change controls, validation protocols, and formal studies, as applicable.
- Collaborate effectively with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and other departments to support manufacturing objectives.
Minimum Qualifications
- Technical degree, two-year associate degree, or equivalent industry-related experience.
- Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word and Excel, with the ability to learn additional software applications.
- Professional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and vendors.
- Ability to work on-site on a regular basis.
Preferred Knowledge and Experience
- Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
- Working knowledge of cGMP requirements and validation principles.
- Experience supporting manufacturing equipment, engineering projects, or validation activities.
- Familiarity with aseptic processing and sterile manufacturing operations.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a cross-functional team.