Senior In-Process Technician

Mylan Institutional Inc.

At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.

Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.

We do so via: 

• Access – Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;

• Leadership – Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and 

• Partnership – Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services. 

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how the Senior In-Process Technician role will make an impact:

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Know and comply with all applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WI).  Review and recommend SOP(s) and Work Instructions (WI) as required.

• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work environment to established 6S standards.  Practice safe lifting and carrying in accordance to EH&S guidelines.  Follow lockout and tagout work practices.  Keep all equipment (machine, tools, work station, and storage units) organized and in good condition.

• Beginning and Prior to Packaging Process:

  • Oversee, inspect and approve Beginning of Run, Prior to Packaging Process.

  • Complete, review and approve miscellaneous tags and forms, as required.

  • Inspect and approve portable equipment, parts, brushes, buckets, etc. prior to entering a production room.

  • Assure proper verification of product, components and materials is completed as specified by the batch record.

  • Verify machine set-up settings are as specified.

• Approve machine startup.
  During the Packaging Process:

  • Perform in-process and finished good quality inspections in accordance to all applicable SOP(s) and/or WI.

  • Inspect and approve required retention and testing samples from the lot and document appropriately.

  • Assure defective product and materials are segregated from the run and complete the required forms.

  • Perform all SAP transactions.

  • Review Batch Record documentation during the run for completeness and accuracy in accordance to applicable SOP(s) and/or WI.

  • Assure that production room is in state of control during shut-downs, quality defects, or other room issues.

  • Work closely with the QA Lead, Lead Operator, and Maintenance Department to assure proper corrective actions and batch record documentation.

  • Communicate discrepancies or process issues to the QA In-Process Supervisor/Lead as required.

• End of Run

  • Perform Vision System Audit Trail Review of the 177 Vision System.

  • Oversee, inspect and approve End of Run room clean-ups.

  • Complete, review and approve miscellaneous tags and forms as required.

  • Review product and labeling reconciliation and ensure that all count discrepancies are investigated.

  • Oversee and verify machine, room clean-up and all materials from the previous are cleared from the room.

• Perform all Senior In-process duties and responsibilities in covering two packaging rooms as required.  Communicate issues to the respective departments and to the Lead and/or QA In-Process Supervisor.

• Be an active member in site improvement projects, helping to streamline the process, maximize efficiencies, eliminate waste and help implement improvements to achieve company goals. (i.e. Kaizen events, 6S audits, etc).

• Support Continuous improvement efforts to achieve company goals.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the QA In-Process Supervisor.

The minimum qualifications for this role are:

Must possess knowledge of Quality Standards, pertaining to Quality Assurance In-Process.

Must possess good oral and written communication skills and legible handwriting.  Must possess basic computer knowledge.

• Minimum of a High School diploma/GED/ higher secondary (or equivalent) required.  Some college courses and 0-2 years of QA In-process or related field experience, preferred.  However, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration. 

• Ability to read and interpret general business documents.  Ability to write routine reports and general business correspondence. Ability to work with peers and communicate basic concepts.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide or calculate variance percentages.

• Ability to