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Position Summary
- Typical working hours will be 6 PM-6 AM 2-2-3 schedule
- This role is 100% on-site in Winchester, Kentucky.
Catalent’s Winchester location is the flagship US manufacturing location for large scale oral dose forms, with integrated analytical and development services. With 28 years of expertise in product development, technology transfers and commercial manufacturing, and roots in industry-leading Glatt technology.
The Pharmaceutical Technician is primarily responsible for the manufacturing of pharmaceutical product per established specifications. They will perform all the basic tasks relating to weighing, transferring, mixing, and processing of raw material to create a finished good. The Pharmaceutical Technician is also responsible for a variety of support activities, such as cleaning of production rooms, corridors, and equipment. All responsibilities are dictated by strict regulations (e.g., cGMP, SOP, batch records).
The Role
- Understand and follow all environment, health, and safety requirements; in particular, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements and understand and follow all current Good Manufacturing Practices regulations (cGMP), applicable standard operating procedures (SOP), and executed batch records.
- Complete all required training and qualifications regarding the role in a timely manner; in particular, ComplianceWire assignments.
- Weigh and transfer materials using calibrated scales and balances, utilize hand tools to assemble and disassemble various types of machinery and perform basic calculations with aid of a calculator.
- Accurately complete all applicable documentation pertaining to completed tasks; in particular, batch records, forms, and cleaning records.
- Perform detailed cleaning of manufacturing suites and equipment using various cleaning solutions and in accordance with cleaning records and maintain a work environment that is clean, organized, and audit-ready.
- Cooperate seamlessly with coworkers, Room Leader, Functional Leader, and Production Supervisor and perform all tasks within a team as assigned by Room Leader, Functional Leader, and Supervisor.
- Interact with customers and visitors in a highly professional manner at all times.
- Other duties as assigned.
The Candidate
- High School Diploma or Equivalent Required.
- Prior experience working in a pharmaceutical, biotech or food manufacturing environment (regulated by GMP standards and requirements) is preferred; with specific experience in oral solid dosage manufacturing (fluid bed, granulation, blending, compression, pan coating, or encapsulation manufacturing processes).
- Manipulation of drums to and from 6-inch pallets - Drum weight <10kg. (Empty) to 150kg (max. full weight) up to 30 times per shift. Maneuvering of drums in lab consisting of rolling, scooting, pushing and pulling (up to 80 lbs. of force).
- Utilization of scoops and other hand-held implements. Lifting boxes and/or containers up to 40 lbs. (18.2 kg) from waist to chest height. Loading product of various amounts of completion to counters and quality control devices - Overhead lift and reach (15 lbs.).
- Overhead reach, squatting, kneeling, and forward bending. Operating in various postures. Utilizing hand held brushes, wands, hoses, and other cleaning utensils. Transport of materials to and from designated lab space - Use of various job task dependent tools and work saver equipment including pallet jacks.
Why You Should Join Catalent
- Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I
- Tuition Reimbursement – Let us help you finish your degree or earn a new one!
- Generous 401K match
- 152 hours accrued PTO + 8 paid holidays
Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.
personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.
Visit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities.
Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.
Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.
Important Security Notice to U.S. Job Seekers:
Catalent NEVER asks candidates to provide any type of payment, bank details, photocopies of identification, social security number or other highly sensitive personal information during the offer process, and we NEVER do so via email or social media. If you receive any such request, DO NOT respond— it is a fraudulent request. Please forward such requests to spam@catalent.com for us to investigate with local authorities.
California Job Seekers can find our California Job Applicant Notice HERE.
Pharmaceutical Technician
Position Summary
- Typical working hours will be 6 PM-6 AM 2-2-3 schedule
- This role is 100% on-site in Winchester, Kentucky.
Catalent’s Winchester location is the flagship US manufacturing location for large scale oral dose forms, with integrated analytical and development services. With 28 years of expertise in product development, technology transfers and commercial manufacturing, and roots in industry-leading Glatt technology.
The Pharmaceutical Technician is primarily responsible for the manufacturing of pharmaceutical product per established specifications. They will perform all the basic tasks relating to weighing, transferring, mixing, and processing of raw material to create a finished good. The Pharmaceutical Technician is also responsible for a variety of support activities, such as cleaning of production rooms, corridors, and equipment. All responsibilities are dictated by strict regulations (e.g., cGMP, SOP, batch records).
The Role
- Understand and follow all environment, health, and safety requirements; in particular, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements and understand and follow all current Good Manufacturing Practices regulations (cGMP), applicable standard operating procedures (SOP), and executed batch records.
- Complete all required training and qualifications regarding the role in a timely manner; in particular, ComplianceWire assignments.
- Weigh and transfer materials using calibrated scales and balances, utilize hand tools to assemble and disassemble various types of machinery and perform basic calculations with aid of a calculator.
- Accurately complete all applicable documentation pertaining to completed tasks; in particular, batch records, forms, and cleaning records.
- Perform detailed cleaning of manufacturing suites and equipment using various cleaning solutions and in accordance with cleaning records and maintain a work environment that is clean, organized, and audit-ready.
- Cooperate seamlessly with coworkers, Room Leader, Functional Leader, and Production Supervisor and perform all tasks within a team as assigned by Room Leader, Functional Leader, and Supervisor.
- Interact with customers and visitors in a highly professional manner at all times.
- Other duties as assigned.
The Candidate
- High School Diploma or Equivalent Required.
- Prior experience working in a pharmaceutical, biotech or food manufacturing environment (regulated by GMP standards and requirements) is preferred; with specific experience in oral solid dosage manufacturing (fluid bed, granulation, blending, compression, pan coating, or encapsulation manufacturing processes).
- Manipulation of drums to and from 6-inch pallets - Drum weight <10kg. (Empty) to 150kg (max. full weight) up to 30 times per shift. Maneuvering of drums in lab consisting of rolling, scooting, pushing and pulling (up to 80 lbs. of force).
- Utilization of scoops and other hand-held implements. Lifting boxes and/or containers up to 40 lbs. (18.2 kg) from waist to chest height. Loading product of various amounts of completion to counters and quality control devices - Overhead lift and reach (15 lbs.).
- Overhead reach, squatting, kneeling, and forward bending. Operating in various postures. Utilizing hand held brushes, wands, hoses, and other cleaning utensils. Transport of materials to and from designated lab space - Use of various job task dependent tools and work saver equipment including pallet jacks.
Why You Should Join Catalent
- Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I
- Tuition Reimbursement – Let us help you finish your degree or earn a new one!
- Generous 401K match
- 152 hours accrued PTO + 8 paid holidays
Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.
personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.
Visit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities.
Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.
Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.
Important Security Notice to U.S. Job Seekers:
Catalent NEVER asks candidates to provide any type of payment, bank details, photocopies of identification, social security number or other highly sensitive personal information during the offer process, and we NEVER do so via email or social media. If you receive any such request, DO NOT respond— it is a fraudulent request. Please forward such requests to spam@catalent.com for us to investigate with local authorities.
California Job Seekers can find our California Job Applicant Notice HERE.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Pharmaceutical
Translate your credentials into PERM language
PERM job descriptions must match your actual qualifications exactly. If your degree is in pharmacy, biochemistry, or a related field, document how it aligns with each listed requirement before your employer files, since mismatches trigger DOL audits.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Large pharmaceutical manufacturers, contract research organizations, and biotech firms file PERM applications regularly. Use Migrate Mate to filter companies by active green card sponsorship history in pharmaceutical and life sciences roles before applying.
Prioritize EB-2 classification for advanced roles
Regulatory affairs specialists, pharmacokinetics scientists, and medical affairs directors often qualify for EB-2 based on advanced degree requirements. Confirm your job duties exceed bachelor-level work before your employer selects the preference category.
Verify your employer's E-Verify enrollment early
Pharmaceutical companies sponsoring foreign nationals through PERM must comply with DOL audit readiness requirements. Confirming E-Verify enrollment before you accept an offer signals the employer has basic compliance infrastructure in place for immigration filings.
Request concurrent filing where your priority date allows
If your country of birth has a current EB-3 priority date, ask your employer to file the I-140 and I-485 together. Concurrent filing lets you obtain work authorization and travel benefits while USCIS processes your green card petition.
Document specialized pharmaceutical experience for audits
DOL audits require proof that your qualifications match the PERM job description precisely. Maintain records of GMP compliance work, FDA submission experience, or clinical trial protocols since these distinguish pharmaceutical roles from general science positions.
Green Card Pharmaceutical: Frequently Asked Questions
Which pharmaceutical roles commonly qualify for EB-2 versus EB-3 green card sponsorship?
EB-2 typically covers roles requiring a master's degree or higher, such as clinical pharmacologists, regulatory scientists, and pharmaceutical chemists with specialized research duties. EB-3 covers skilled professionals with a bachelor's degree, including quality assurance analysts, formulation scientists, and clinical research coordinators. Your employer selects the category based on the minimum requirements written into the PERM job description, not your personal credentials alone.
How does the PERM green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for pharmaceutical professionals?
PERM leads to permanent residency, while H-1B visa is a temporary status requiring renewal every three years. PERM has no annual lottery and no cap concerns at the EB-3 level for most countries. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone takes six to twelve months before the I-140 is even filed, making early employer alignment essential for pharmaceutical candidates.
Can a pharmaceutical employer sponsor me for a green card if I am currently on OPT or STEM OPT?
Yes. Employers can initiate the PERM process while you work on OPT or STEM OPT authorization. Since PERM does not require you to maintain a specific nonimmigrant status during filing, many pharmaceutical employers begin the process early to protect against future H-1B lottery outcomes. Timing matters because PERM and I-140 processing can take well over a year combined.
How do I find pharmaceutical employers actively sponsoring green cards rather than just posting jobs?
Use Migrate Mate to search for pharmaceutical companies with verified green card sponsorship history. PERM filings are public DOL records, so you can identify which employers consistently sponsor roles like yours rather than guessing from job descriptions. This saves significant time compared to applying broadly and asking about sponsorship during interviews.
What does the PERM prevailing wage requirement mean for pharmaceutical job seekers?
Before filing PERM, your employer must obtain a prevailing wage determination from OFLC and pay you at least that amount. For pharmaceutical roles, wages are benchmarked by job zone and geographic location using OFLC Wage Search data. If the offered salary falls below the prevailing wage level, PERM cannot proceed, so confirm compensation alignment before your employer begins the recruitment documentation process.