Description

Production Operator II / III – OSD Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

📍 Relocation Opportunity to Chantilly, Virginia, USA

Open to Canadian Citizens Eligible for TN Visa Sponsorship

💼 Full-Time | On-site | Multiple Shifts Available

Relocation assistance and temporary accommodation support are available for qualified candidates relocating to Virginia.

🔹 Shift Availability

Candidates must be flexible for overtime and shift schedules:

🌙 2nd Shift: 4:00 PM – 12:30 AM

🌙 3rd Shift: 12:00 AM – 8:30 AM

Are you an experienced pharmaceutical manufacturing professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career in the United States?

We are actively hiring skilled Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) Manufacturing Operators from Canada who are interested in relocating to Virginia under the TN Visa program.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a modern pharmaceutical manufacturing environment offering relocation support, strong benefits, career growth, and exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies.

Position Overview

We are seeking experienced Production Operators Level II & III with strong hands-on experience in Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.

Candidates should have experience in one or more of the following areas:

  • Compression | Granulation | Encapsulation (Hard-Gel) | Coating | Wurster Coating | Fluid Bed Dryers | Bead Tower | Tablet Printing / Ackley Laser Drill

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment in a cGMP environment
  • Perform equipment setup, cleaning, dismantling, and changeovers
  • Execute manufacturing processes according to SOPs and batch records
  • Conduct in-process quality checks and documentation
  • Troubleshoot equipment and process issues
  • Maintain compliance with FDA and cGMP regulations
  • Support continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives
  • Ensure safety, quality, and productivity standards are consistently met

Required Qualifications

Level II Operator

  • Minimum 3–7 years of OSD pharmaceutical manufacturing experience

Level III Operator

  • Minimum 7+ years of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience

Must-Have Experience

✔ Strong Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) manufacturing background

✔ Experience with Compression, Granulation, Encapsulation, or Coating operations

Hands-on experience with equipment such as:

  • Fette 3200i
  • Fette P3030
  • MG2 Planeta
  • Korsch XM 12

Knowledge of:

  • FDA regulations
  • cGMP
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Six Sigma

✔ Ability to independently operate, clean, set up, and dismantle pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment

We are specifically seeking candidates with:

  • Tablet Compression
  • Hard-Gel Encapsulation
  • Granulation
  • Coating
  • Wurster Coating
  • Fluid Bed Processing experience

Compensation & Benefits

✅ Relocation assistance

✅ Temporary accommodation support

✅ Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

✅ 401(k) matching

✅ Paid time off & holidays

✅ Long-term career growth opportunities

Interview Process

1️⃣ Virtual MS Teams Interview

2️⃣ On-site Interview Visit

Drug screen and background check required after offer stage.

Skills

OSD Manufacturing | Tablet Compression | Granulation | Encapsulation | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | cGMP | FDA Compliance | Coating | Wurster Coating | Fluid Bed Dryer | Lean Manufacturing | Six Sigma | Fette | MG2 | Korsch XM12