Technical Trainee

Job Role: Technical Trainee

Number of Openings: 10 (perm) 

Job Locations: 927 Currant Rd, Fall River, MA, USA

Payrate: $25/hr (firm)

Shifts Available:

A = 7am to 7pm

B = 7pm to 7am

3 on 4 off, 4 on 3 off

Open to recent grads. No experience. Must have a Bachelor’s degree ( chemical, mechanical, industrial, manufacturing, biomedical, or related engineering; biochemistry; chemistry; biology; pharmaceutical science)

Interview Process:

To keep the hiring process moving quickly, interviews will be conducted daily:

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

On-site interviews for local candidates

Phone interviews for non-local candidates

Relocation assistance available

Sponsorship is not available

Program Overview:

The Technical Trainee – MDI program is designed for students and recent graduates who want to build a career in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Through structured, hands-on training, trainees will learn how mechanical systems, production equipment, quality requirements, safety practices, and manufacturing processes come together in a regulated environment.

This opportunity is intended for candidates with a bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, pharmaceutical sciences, or a comparable technical discipline. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply, and prior pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing experience is not required.

What You Will Learn and Do:

Participate in a structured technical training program within MDI manufacturing and packaging operations.

Learn manufacturing and packaging equipment setup, startup, operation, monitoring, changeovers, line clearance, cleaning, disassembly, and reassembly under appropriate supervision.

Develop familiarity with process controls, material flow, in-process checks, inspection systems, automation, and routine operating parameters.

Follow standard operating procedures, manufacturing instructions, batch records, and other controlled documentation.

Complete production records accurately and support right-first-time execution.

Learn and consistently follow current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), safety requirements, quality standards, and site procedures.

Work alongside Manufacturing, Packaging, Engineering, Validation, Maintenance, Automation, Quality, and other support teams.

Participate, as assigned, in investigations, CAPA activities, continuous-improvement projects, equipment qualification, validation, and commissioning.

Maintain an orderly, clean, and compliant work area.

Education and Candidate Profile

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical, industrial, manufacturing, biomedical, or related engineering; biochemistry; chemistry; biology; pharmaceutical sciences; or a comparable technical discipline.

Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Foundational understanding of engineering or scientific principles and interest in applying them in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Basic mechanical or technical aptitude and interest in equipment operation, setup, monitoring, and troubleshooting.

Analytical and problem-solving ability, including willingness to ask questions, seek guidance, and escalate concerns appropriately.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate, timely, and complete documentation.

Ability to follow procedures, batch records, work instructions, equipment manuals, and verbal direction.

Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-based production environment.

Strong written and spoken English and basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Must be authorized to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship

Experience: Prior pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing experience is not required. Related internship, co-op, laboratory, engineering project, manufacturing, packaging, or technical experience is a plus.

Potential Career Pathways

The program provides a foundation for future opportunities in areas such as:

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

Ability to stand for extended periods and perform frequent walking, bending, reaching, and related production activities.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and respiratory protection, where applicable.

Comfort working in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment and following gowning, hygiene, safety, and sanitation requirements.

Ability to work around pharmaceutical materials and active ingredients in accordance with established controls and procedures.