Job Description: Technician - Nasal Spray Manufacturing, Filling & Packaging

Job Title: Operator – Nasal Manufacturing, Filling & Packaging

Location: Indore – Regulated Pharma Manufacturing Plant
Department: Production – Respiratory (Nasal Spray)
Reporting To: Executive / Officer – Production
Job Type: Full-Time | Operator Level

Job Purpose:

To execute routine operations related to nasal spray filling and packaging, ensuring adherence to cGMP, safety standards, and regulatory norms in a sterile/cleanroom environment.

Key Responsibilities:

🔹 1. Nasal Filling Operations

Operate and assist in activities involving:
Sterile filtration setup
Filling machine setup (semi-automatic / automatic nasal filling)
Bottle positioning and nozzle placement
Crimping and sealing of nasal containers
Perform in-process checks for fill volume, crimp integrity, and visual inspection.
Maintain cleanroom discipline and aseptic techniques during operations.

🔹 2. Nasal Packaging Operations

Operate machines for:
Primary and secondary packaging of nasal sprays (cartoning, labeling, overwrapping)
Online batch coding and serialization (if applicable)
Assist in leaflet insertion, outer box packing, and visual verification of final packs.

🔹 3. Cleaning & Line Clearance

Clean machines and areas before and after production as per SOPs.
Support line clearance and reconciliation activities with production/QA.

🔹 4. Documentation & Reporting

Record entries in logbooks, equipment usage logs, and process registers accurately.
Report any equipment malfunctions, abnormalities, or product quality issues to supervisor.

🔹 5. Compliance & Safety

Follow cGMP, GDP, and safety practices as per regulatory guidelines.
Wear appropriate PPE and follow gowning procedures for cleanroom entry.
Maintain hygiene and housekeeping in the designated manufacturing/packaging areas.

Skills & Competencies:

Basic machine operation skills (filling, crimping, packaging).
Understanding of cleanroom behavior, aseptic area discipline, and basic quality checks.
Ability to read and follow SOPs (in English/Hindi).
Teamwork and alertness during operations.

Educational Qualifications:

ITI / 12th Pass / Diploma (Engineering or Pharma)

Experience:

1–4 years of experience in sterile/Nasal spray filling and packaging in a regulated pharmaceutical environment (USFDA / MHRA / WHO-GMP preferred).