Process Technician
Catalent · Manassas, VA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Process
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Pharma & life sciences
- Posted
- 16 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Catalent (pharma & life sciences) in Manassas, VA. In this role, you will operate production lines, perform equipment setups, and ensure machines meet manufacturer specifications.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- FDA / GMP
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 128 other live process postings in the US.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 39%
- Tooling 20%
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- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
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This plant: Catalent in Manassas
3 other open roles at this site.
- Maintenance Manager · Reliability · Manager
- Production Supervisor · Production · Supervisor
- Sr. Process Maintenance Technician · Reliability · Technician
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Position Summary
We have an opportunity for a Process Technician to join our team. In this role, you will operate production lines, perform equipment setups, and ensure machines meet manufacturer specifications. You will help reduce process variability, minimize downtime, and support continuous improvement projects. This position plays a key role in maintaining high-quality output and efficient production operations.
Shift: Monday through Thursday, 6am-6:30pm
Location: Manassas, VA
100% Onsite
The Role
- ◆Operate production line to maximize production with high-quality output.
- ◆Follow standardized work to perform equipment setups and manage equipment change parts.
- ◆Understand and follow all cGMP and SOP regulations.
- ◆Perform detailed cleaning of encapsulation change parts using various cleaning solutions.
- ◆Accurately complete all applicable documentation pertaining to daily tasks.
- ◆Monitor key change part parameters in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- ◆Provide technical troubleshooting to investigate alignment, production, and setup issues.
- ◆Provide data and possible solutions for setup-related process requests.
- ◆Act as a team member to build cross-functional collaboration.
- ◆Manage setup schedule to minimize production downtime.
- ◆Monitor and build a strong safety culture.
- ◆Identify hazards and support countermeasure implementation.
- ◆Other duties as assigned.
The Candidate
Requirements
- ✓High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required.
- ✓Ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems.
- ✓Knowledge of mechanical systems and components.
- ✓Understanding of equipment used in manufacturing.
- ✓Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, manufacturing operators, customers, staff, and other personnel.
- ✓Ability to provide detailed documentation of daily activities.
- ✓Ability to use calibrated measurement tools.
- ✓Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
- ✓Experience with Microsoft Office.
- ✓Performing setup and alignment tasks on all necessary equipment and machinery, including operation of hand-held and specialty tools.
- ✓Transporting tools, carts, and required items to and from appropriate areas while maintaining a safe and orderly work environment.
- ✓Working in industrial settings requiring kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, overhead reach, pushing, pulling, and tool use.
- ✓Positioning equipment for setup, including handling items from 1 to 15 lbs. and larger equipment requiring multiple personnel for lifts over 50 lbs.
- ✓Operating appropriate work saver equipment safely in a dynamic environment.
- ✓Wearing required safety gear such as eye protection, lab coats, hair and beard nets, and steel-toed safety shoes.
- ✓Following plant safety and hazardous material procedures.
- ✓Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions (rain, heat, cold, snow).
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About Site
The ~70,000‑square‑foot Manassas facility operates within Catalent’s Consumer Health portfolio, supporting programs from early development through commercial manufacturing and packaging. It is designed for dietary supplement and food‑safety cGMP operations, making it distinct from Catalent’s traditional pharmaceutical and biologics manufacturing sites.
Preferred Skills & Background
- +Associate’s degree preferred.
- +3–5 years of prior experience in a technical manufacturing role focusing on mechanical alignment and changeover skills.
- +Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or food manufacturing environments regulated by Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards preferred.
- +Experience in food or nutraceutical manufacturing is a plus.
Why You Should Join Catalent
- •Positive and fast-paced working environment focusing on continual improvement and innovation.
- •Competitive Paid Time Off plus 8 paid holidays.
- •Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment.
- •Tuition Reimbursement to support educational growth.
- •Employee Engagement activities such as potlucks, cookouts, and monthly birthday recognitions.
- •Employee Resource Groups promoting Diversity and Inclusion.
- •Environmentally friendly and community engagement initiatives.
- •Defined career path with annual performance reviews and growth opportunities.
- •WellHub program promoting physical and mental wellness.
- •Perkspot discounts from over 900 merchants across various categories.
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.
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