About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an Operations Technician to support GMP packaging, warehousing, labeling and distribution activities for clinical materials at their Rahway, NJ site. This is an entry-level, full-time role on-site with opportunities to work across clinical supply operations and quality-support activities.

• Maintain cGMP and site safety training; follow SOPs and safety rules in all activities.
• Perform packaging, primary/secondary labeling and secondary packaging for biologics, vaccines and drug products.
• Process distribution tasks: order processing, picking, packing and shipping clinical materials.
• Operate in temperature-controlled areas (cold vaults, walk-in CTUs, stand-up CTUs).
• Perform clinical label printing and related label production tasks.
• Support warehousing: bulk/component inventory movement, accuracy checks and consumables ordering.
• Capture metrics and maintain accurate documentation for operational and quality records.
• Support Quality oversight: draft/revise SOPs, assist with batch record reconciliation and investigations, and help implement CAPAs.
• Participate as a subject-matter resource during internal or external audits when requested.
• Support continuous improvement and periodic projects within Global Clinical Supply or partner functions.

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Qualifications

• 0–3 years of experience in manufacturing, clinical supply, packaging or related operations (candidates without a degree should have 3+ years relevant experience).
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Working knowledge of GMP principles and pharmaceutical handling/packaging requirements.
• Experience using/wearing respiratory protection and other PPE.
• SAP experience highly desired.
• Strong organizational, documentation and problem-solving skills.
• Equipment operation skills including pallet jack; forklift training provided/required for some roles.
• Ability to repetitively lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 lbs.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated pay: $78,180 per year (estimated).
• This is a full-time position with benefit eligibility (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and paid time off) as offered by the employer.
• Training on-site for site-specific systems, processes and safety equipment.

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Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• On-site role in Rahway, NJ with work in cold vaults and controlled-temp areas.
• Regular use of PPE; respirator experience preferred.
• Physical requirement: regularly lift/carry/move up to 50 lbs.
• May require standing, bending and repetitive tasks during packaging and warehouse operations.

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Why Join

• Hands-on entry-level opportunity to build a career in clinical supply/manufacturing.
• Work with cross-functional teams supporting global clinical operations and quality.
• Training opportunities (SOPs, SAP, equipment operation) and exposure to regulatory-compliant manufacturing environments.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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