Packaging Engineer

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Packaging Engineer for an Onsite position with a Major Pharmaceutical Company located in New Albany, OH. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity.

Summary:

This position supports the Packaging Engineering group for a new site start-up, focusing on global supply, new product introductions, and combination products. The role involves utilizing physics, engineering, and chemistry principles to evaluate, design, and qualify packaging components and systems. The ideal candidate will have a broad knowledge of pharmaceutical packaging operations, equipment, and materials to support the development of drug product packaging processes.

Responsibilities:

Project Management of entry level engineers and contingent workers

Evaluation, recommendation and selection of new secondary packaging materials for pharmaceutical products

Assessing complex problems relating to materials, recommending and implementing solutions

Write test protocols, perform technical evaluations and submitting technical assessment reports to justify the use of selected materials

Write Technical Specifications

Representing Final Product Technologies as required

Technology transfer from clinical to commercial or from site to site for packaging components and equipment processes

Establish priorities to ensure all projects are managed within expected due dates

Lead and present new packaging ideas, concepts and design ideas to the Product Development team

Ensures cGMP and regulatory compliance are met

Ensures that change control procedures are followed working with QA and Regulatory to implement changes

Participate in Pre-Approval Inspections (PAI) and interact with regulatory bodies (e.g., FDA, EMEA, etc) as needed

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (i.e. Research, QA/QC, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Regulatory, etc.) in pre-commercial and commercial activities

Requirements:

Doctorate degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering field

OR Master's degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering field & 5 years of Packaging Engineering experience

OR Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering field & 8 years of Packaging Engineering experience

Excellent technical communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment

Must be amenable to working different shifts when needed (1st, 2nd, or 3rd)

Desired skills:

Master's degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, Pharmacology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering field

7+ years of packaging engineering experience with 4+ years within the Pharma/Bio industry

Project Management experience supporting implementation of commercial packaging configurations

Leading technical teams

Independent thinker with demonstrated skills working in teams or leading technical project teams

Strong interpersonal skills

Pay range: up to $39.14 per Hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW)

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.

Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include:

Medical

Dental

Vision

Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

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ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.