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# Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operator at Simtra BioPharma Solutions

- **Company:** Simtra BioPharma Solutions
- **Location:** Bloomington Indiana, United States
- **Posted:** 2025-12-16
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/simtrabps/jobs/5002946007

## Job description

Join our growing team at the forefront of pharmaceutical manufacturing!

We are hiring Manufacturing Operators to support key functions in our Fill, Finish, and Inspection operations. These positions ensure the production of safe, high-quality medicines in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). Whether you're a hands-on technician, detail-oriented inspector, or a mechanically inclined problem-solver, we have a role for you!

Pay Range: $20.00 - $26.50 (hourly)

Available Operator Roles

- Filling Operators (aseptic processing, equipment setup, machine operation)
- Formulation Operators (weighing, measuring, mixing of ingredients)
- Preparation Operators (equipment and component preparation)
- Capping Operators (container closure operations)
- Packaging Operators (labeling, boxing)
- Machine Operators (machine setup and operation)
- Inspection Operators (detecting defects in containers and contents)

## Key Responsibilities

- Compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures
- Record steps in batch records, logbooks, and other required documentation
- Equipment and Machine Operation
- Perform aseptic techniques and cleanroom gowning (for select roles)
- Conduct setup, cleaning, sanitization, and teardown of rooms and equipment
- Perform material verification, line clearances, and reconciliations

## What We're Looking For

- Team players with strong attention to detail
- Commitment to safety, quality, and efficiency
- Comfortable working in regulated, cleanroom environments
- Mechanical aptitude or experience operating complex machinery is a plus

Physical Requirements:

- Ability to stand for extended periods during your shift
- Comfort performing precise, repetitive tasks while following strict GMP and cleanroom standards
- Capability to lift and handle materials or components weighing 50–70 pounds
- Exposure to noise, proximity to moving parts and equipment, and exposure to chemicals; atmospheric conditions including - odors and fumes
- For certain positions, successful completion of a visual acuity test (20/20 vision with or without corrective lenses) and a color vision assessment

Cleanroom Requirements

- Street clothes must be removed and replaced with company-provided cleanroom attire
- Ability to properly put on and remove cleanroom gowning according to GMP standards
- Ability to wear full cleanroom attire (including hairnet, beard cover, shoe covers, gown, gloves, mask, and other PPE) for extended periods
- Prohibited materials in cleanroom areas may include (but are not limited to): food/drink/gum, jewelry, makeup, nail acrylics, perfume/cologne, and personal cell phones

## Qualifications

- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required
- Must be able to understand, speak, read, and write English to comply with SOPs, job-specific training materials, GMP requirements, and other documentation
- Must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Simtra does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status for these opportunities
- Technical training or at least 6 months of prior pharmaceutical or manufacturing experience preferred

Pre-Employment Requirements

Candidates must successfully complete:

- Physical examination to confirm ability to perform essential job functions
- Urine drug screen
- Background check

Shift Schedule

Initial training occurs on day shift, Monday through Friday, for the first several weeks. Specific start and end times vary by position. An assessment will be administered to confirm your ability to perform essential job functions. Passing this assessment is required to continue employment with Simtra.

After training, you will transition to your assigned shift.

Available Full-Time Shifts:

Filling Operations (Preparation, Formulation, Capping, Filling Operators)

- 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM – 12:30 AM (Mon–Thu)
- 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM – 8:30 AM (Mon–Thu)
- Weekend Evening Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (Fri–Sun)

Packaging Operations (Inspection, Packaging, Machine Operators)

- 2nd Shift: 2:45 PM – 11:15 PM (Mon–Fri)
- 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM – 8:30 AM (Mon–Fri)

In Return, You’ll Receive:

- Day One Benefits
- Medical & Dental Coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance (including spouse and child coverage)
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
- Time Off Program (Paid Holidays, PTO, Paid Parental Leave, and more)
- Adoption Reimbursement Program
- Education Assistance Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Community and Volunteer Service Program
- Employee Ownership Plan

Additional Benefits

- Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Voluntary Insurance Options (Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection, Legal, and more)
- Onsite Campus Amenities (Workout Facility, Cafeteria, Credit Union)

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job.  It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements. Employees must be in their current position for a minimum of twelve (12) months and be in good standing before applying for other internal opportunities.

## Equal Employment Opportunity

Simtra is an equal opportunity employer. Simtra evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Data Privacy

To learn more about Simtra's approach to data privacy, please review the Simtra Recruitment Platform Privacy Policy: Privacy Policy — Simtra BioPharma Solutions

## About Simtra BioPharma Solutions

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Simtra BioPharma Solutions is a leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing exclusively in sterile injectable products for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical clients.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization)
- **Headquarters**: Bloomington, Indiana, United States (with a second major facility in Halle/Westfalen, Germany)
- **Founded**: Not publicly disclosed (the company references "decades of experience")
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing (CDMO) – sterile injectables
- **Target customers**: B2B – pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies seeking development and commercial manufacturing of injectable drugs
- **Mission purpose**: “Make what matters” – delivering vital injectable products to patients worldwide with a focus on quality, safety, and compliance

## Products & Services
- **Formulation Development**: Customized development of parenteral formulations including liquid and lyophilized presentations.
- **Fill/Finish Operations**: Aseptic filling of liquid vials, lyophilized vials, and prefilled syringes.
- **Analytical Services**: Comprehensive analytical development and testing to support product release and stability.
- **Technology Transfer**: Seamless transfer of processes from client labs to Simtra’s cGMP facilities.
- **Lyophilization Cycle Optimization**: Expertise in freeze-drying cycle development and scale-up.
- **Specialized Containment**: Handling of cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, and other hazardous materials.
- **Global Regulatory Support**: Assistance with regulatory submissions and compliance for distribution in over 120 countries.
- **ADC Manufacturing Alliance**: Strategic partnership with MilliporeSigma (Merck KGaA) for end-to-end antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) development and manufacturing.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Not publicly available (annual revenue not reported); significant recent capital investments in capacity expansion
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: MilliporeSigma (Life Science business of Merck KGaA) – five-year strategic alliance for ADC manufacturing; Cook Group (seller of expansion property in Bloomington)
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Strategic purchase of a 65-acre property with 300,000+ sq ft available space near Bloomington facility for future expansion.
  - Completion of a new production manufacturing building at the Halle/Westfalen campus in Germany.
  - Active hiring with over 100 open positions across Engineering, Operations, Development, IT, and Quality.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Single-minded focus on sterile injectables**: Unlike broad-spectrum CDMOs, Simtra dedicates all expertise and facilities to injectable products.
- **Deep experience across drug categories**: Cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, biologics, vaccines, small molecules, and diluents.
- **Global cGMP compliance**: Both facilities operate under ISO 14001-certified manufacturing practices and strict regulatory standards.
- **Full-service integration**: From early development to commercial launch (lab through launch), offering a single point of accountability.
- **Track record of quality**: “Make it right the first time” culture with high standards for precision and transparency.

## Strategic Focus
- **Capacity expansion**: Aggressive investments in both U.S. (Bloomington) and German (Halle) sites to meet growing demand for injectable manufacturing.
- **End-to-end service expansion**: Enhancing development and pre-commercial services to shorten timelines and streamline drug launch.
- **Strategic alliances**: Leveraging the MilliporeSigma partnership to capture high-growth ADC and bioconjugate market.
- **Operational excellence**: Continuing to invest in state-of-the-art equipment and cross-site knowledge sharing.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Values-driven workplace built around four pillars: Make It Right, Make It Together, Make It Happen, Make It Count. Emphasis on quality, integrity, collaboration, and patient impact.
- **Meaningful work**: Employees directly contribute to producing life-changing medicines and improving patient health.
- **Growth opportunities**: The company encourages a growth mindset, skill development, and career progression. Many roles offer hands-on involvement in complex manufacturing processes.
- **Remote/hybrid policy**: Some positions are remote or hybrid-eligible (e.g., Senior Recruiter in Germany with remote option, Senior Quality Systems Application Analyst remote in US). Most engineering and operations roles are on-site in Bloomington or Halle.
- **Diverse workforce**: Multiple locations and international collaboration create an inclusive team environment.
- **Benefits**: Not explicitly detailed in available sources, but the company promotes well-being and community impact as core employee value propositions.

## Sources
1. [Simtra BioPharma Solutions – Home](https://simtra.com/)
2. [Simtra – What We Do](https://simtra.com/what-we-do/)
3. [Simtra – Open Positions (Greenhouse)](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/simtrabps)
4. [Simtra – Careers / Open Positions](https://simtra.com/careers/open-positions/)
5. [Simtra – Our Values](https://simtra.com/who-we-are/our-values/)

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