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About the Production Technician Role

MS Pharma is seeking a Production Technician for a full-time position in Riyadh. This role is responsible for operating and maintaining granulation equipment to ensure efficient production in compliance with pharmaceutical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor High Shear Mixers (HSM), Fluid Bed Dryers (FBD), and associated granulation equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform equipment setup, batch changeovers, parameter adjustments, and basic troubleshooting.
• Execute granulation and drying processes according to approved Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and process instructions.
• Monitor critical process parameters such as mixing time, impeller and chopper speed, inlet and outlet temperatures, airflow, and moisture levels.
• Support installation, qualification, and operational activities for new granulation equipment.
• Identify and resolve routine operational issues to minimize equipment downtime.
• Ensure all manufacturing activities comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safety, quality, and data integrity requirements.
• Accurately complete batch records, equipment logbooks, usage records, and all required production documentation.
• Perform equipment cleaning, line clearance, and support cleaning validation activities.
• Report equipment abnormalities, process deviations, and maintenance needs to the Production Supervisor.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the production area in accordance with GMP and safety standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.

Required Knowledge and Experience

• A good understanding of pharmaceutical granulation and drying processes.
• Knowledge of High Shear Mixer (HSM) and Fluid Bed Dryer (FBD) operation and controls.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and data integrity principles.
• Understanding of Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and production documentation.
• Basic knowledge of equipment cleaning, line clearance, validation, and qualification activities.
• Basic computer literacy for production documentation and system operation.
• Experience required: 2-5 years.
• Preferred experience: Not less than 3 years in granulation operations, including the operation of HSM, FBD, or similar pharmaceutical processing equipment in a GMP-compliant manufacturing environment.

Educational and Language Requirements

Candidates should possess a Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field. A good command of written and spoken English is required.

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh.