Technician II

at  Taro Pharmaceuticals INC Canada

TITLE: TECHNICIAN II

Date: Mar 21, 2024
Location: Taro Pharmaceauticals CAN
Company: Taro Pharmaceuticals INC, Canada
Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a multinational, specialty pharmaceutical company with a vision of reaching people and touching lives globally as a leading provider of valued medicines. We are dedicated to meeting the needs of our customers and the overall community through the innovation, development, manufacturing and marketing of the highest quality healthcare products.
Established in 1950, Taro’s world class production facility is located in Brampton, Ontario, with a current team of over 600 Canadian employees. Our company’s focus on the dermatology sector has made us a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialized topical products with a diverse portfolio of creams, ointments, liquids, and gels.
With support from our parent company, Sun Pharma, one of the world’s largest specialty generic pharmaceutical companies, we are committed to providing a healthy, safe and rewarding environment for all of our employees.
Our reward packages have been designed to meet the needs of our diverse workforce and their families. For additional information visit: www.taro.com.
What we offer:
A safe and clean; GMP regulated work environment
Opportunities for career growth and development
A competitive wage/salary
Employee training and organizational development programs, internal mobility programs, and employee recognition programs

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Technician maintains component supply to packaging lines, washes and assists with filler assembly. Operates filling lines and packaging equipment in a safe manner and maintains compliance with cGMP and SOP requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude combined with experience with mechanical set-ups on packing and filling lines in a pharmaceutical, food or similar GMP manufacturing environment.
• Excellent math skills.
• Excellent command of the English language combined with strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.
• Ability to use a computer including Microsoft and Manufacturing Execution software.
• Fork lift certification an asset

BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in a pharmaceutical or related industry.