CareerPlan

Lyophilization Operator I (12-Hour Overnight Shift)

Melrose Park, IL, USFull-time2026-10-22 → 2026-11-10

Core

Operating lyophilization and terminal sterilization cycles for pharmaceutical products in a clean room environment.

Role type

Production operator (pharmaceutical manufacturing)

Builds

Lyophilized and terminally sterilized pharmaceutical products

Domain

Healthcare / Pharmaceutical manufacturing

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Lyophilization cycle operation, Terminal sterilization operation, Clean room gowning and certification, Aseptic technique, Equipment troubleshooting, Batch documentation, SOP adherence, Mechanical system operation

Preferred skills

Antineoplastic product handling, Regulated industry experience, Mechanical/production environment experience

Technologies

Lyophilizers, Terminal sterilization equipment, Computer driven programs

Responsibilities

Load, unload, clean, and sanitize lyophilizers; Initiate, monitor, and troubleshoot lyophilization and sterilization cycles; Perform high-level clean room activities while gowned; Complete batch documentation per cGMPs; Adhere to aseptic technique and safety requirements; Collaborate with maintenance on mechanical issues.