Job Title: Pharmaceutical Technician

Job Description

This position is responsible for assisting with all aspects of aseptic, terminally sterilized, polymer (clean rooms), and non-aseptic (Pilot Plant) processes and procedures for pharmaceutical and polymer manufacturing, including development, engineering, clinical-phase, and commercial operations.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate personal proficiency of aseptic technique with minimal supervision.Accurately execute development/engineering, GLP or GMP batch records.Perform complex, multi-step solution preparations and disassemble process equipment on multiple unit operations for extrusion, microsphere, liposome, or polymerization processes.Operate PLC controlled equipment, including adjusting set-points as directed in batch records.Use basic hand tools required for equipment operation.Execute in-process environmental monitoring.Participate in the execution of IOQs with direct supervision.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in chemical mixing, compounding, and chemical handling.Experience with GMP, GLP, batch record documentation.Ability to operate basic equipment and perform routine tasks.Detail-oriented with the ability to follow strict, detailed instructions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Ability to carry out operational tasks by following established processes.Experience in assisting with equipment and appliance installation.Understanding of mandatory work instructions, including the use of personal protection equipment.

Work Environment

The work environment is a pharmaceutical lab with a cleanroom. The company values cross-training and promotes from within, ensuring job security and growth opportunities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Birmingham, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.75 - $26.75/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Birmingham,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 13, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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