Job TitleThis position reports to a Supervisor, Manufacturing. The hours of this position are Monday to Thursday, 9:30pm to 8:00am.
Job Description:
This entry-level position involves working with a small team in a GMP environment to manufacture commercial and/or clinical-scale
essential functions of this position include:
- Production, bulk packaging, and inspection of pharmaceutical drug formulations
- Assisting with facility cleaning and operational maintenance
- Cleaning all manufacturing equipment and areas
- Assisting with facility and process validations as requiredAssisting with environmental and water system monitoring as requiredAssisting with RCRA and safety inspections as required
- Documenting all work as required by cGMPs and GDPs on a timely basis
- Reading and following all Company SOPs and guidelines
- Abiding by all safety requirements as defined by the company
- Completing other tasks as assigned by supervision
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:- Basic knowledge of the Scientific MethodBasic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages
- Basic knowledge of and adherence to current GMPs and GDPsBasic knowledge of chemistry and biology
- Basic knowledge of HAZCOM, RCRA, and other Safety requirements
- Basic level of mechanical aptitude
- Good documentation skillsAbility to learn how to operate all types of production equipment (i.e. Blenders, HMIs, Tablet presses, Coaters, Wash off lines, Comils, etc.)Ability to read, understand, and accurately follow company SOPs and guidelines
- Basic knowledge of computer systems (Microsoft Suite, SAP, Veeva Vault, LMS)
- Understanding and comprehension of Master Batch Records
Detail-oriented
Willingness to learn new tasks and skillsAbility to work well in a team environment
Ability to respond quickly and execute assignments
Willingness to readily adapt to changing job duties
Positive attitude
Understanding of and promotion of company and customer objectives
Ability to follow all procedures to ensure a high-quality product
Education and Experience
Manufacturing Associate IBasic Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications:
0-1 years of experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing operation, preferably in OSDA bachelor's degree is preferred; other relevant work experience, education, and training will be considered. Manufacturing Associate II
Basic Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent 1-3 years of experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing
Qualifications:
1+ year experience in OSD ManufacturingAssociate degree or higher in a science/technical disciplineOther relative work experience, education, and training will be considered Manufacturing Associate III
Basic Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent 4-5 years of experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing
Qualifications:
2-3 year experience in OSD ManufacturingAssociate degree or higher in a science/technical disciplineOther relative work experience, education, and training will be considered
Working Conditions: Available for any shift with the possibility for overtime (as necessary)
Physical Requirements:- Ability to push and/or pull equipment or product using a pallet jack
- Ability to lift/move 40 lbs. overhead.
- Ability to properly gown and don PAPR for potent controlled substance formulations for extended periods of time
- Must be able to be medically cleared for respirator use (PAPR)
- Ability to operate different types of production equipment.
- Ability to gown correctly for clean room manufacturing
to stand or sit for extended periods (up to 4 hours at a time).Must be able to work in an office and a manufacturing environment.
About Us:
Alkermes applies its decades of deep neuroscience expertise to develop medicines designed to help people living with complex and difficult-to-treat psychiatric and neurological disorders. A global biopharmaceutical company, headquartered in Ireland with U.S. locations in Massachusetts and Ohio, we seek to make a meaningful difference in the way people manage their diseases. We have a portfolio of proprietary commercial products for the treatment of alcohol dependence, opioid dependence, schizophrenia, bipolar I disorder and narcolepsy, and a pipeline of clinical and preclinical candidates in development for various psychiatric and neurological disorders. We are proud to have been recognized as an employer of choice by many national organizations. In 2024 and 2025, we were certified as a Great Place to Work in the U.S. and named one of Massachusetts' Top Places to Work by the Boston Globe, a Best Place to Work in Greater Cincinnati by the Cincinnati Business Courier and recognized as a Best Place to Work in BioPharma by Fortune Magazine. Alkermes, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any qualified applicant or employee because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. Alkermes also complies with all work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Alkermes is an E-Verify employer. Job InfoJob Identification 14169 Job Category Operations Degree Level High School Diploma / GEDJob Schedule Full time Job Shift Third Locations Wilmington, OH, United States
