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title: R&D Operator at Contract Pharmacal in Hauppauge, NY
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| **Company** | Contract Pharmacal |
| **Location** | Hauppauge, NY |
| **Salary** | $22/hr - $25/hr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Oct 06, 2026 |
## Description

**Position Summary**

Join our dynamic R&D team as an **R&D Operator**, where you’ll play a key role in bringing new pharmaceutical products from concept to commercialization. In this hands-on role, you’ll work closely with Scientists and Engineers to support formulation and process development, operate pilot-scale equipment, and contribute directly to innovations that impact lives. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, learning new technologies, and being deeply involved in early-stage development within a cGMP environment.

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Hauppauge, NY

Works Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00AM – 4:30PM

Pay Range: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour, depending on experience

Start Date: ASAP

**What makes this role exciting:**

- Exposure to a variety of pharmaceutical manufacturing technologies
- Opportunities to learn directly from experienced Scientists and Engineers
- Hands-on involvement in pilot-scale production and product innovation
- Clear pathways for growth into Operations, Engineering, or Formulation roles
- A collaborative team environment where your work has visible impact

**Why Join CPC?**

At CPC, you’ll be part of a team that has set the standard in pharmaceutical development and contract manufacturing since 1971, helping bring high-quality OTC, dietary supplement, and prescription products to market faster and safer than ever. We pride ourselves on quality as a core value, innovative problem-solving, and a collaborative culture where everyone plays a role in advancing formulation and manufacturing excellence. CPC offers an inclusive, respectful workplace with opportunities to grow your skills and career while working with cutting-edge technologies and serving leading global brands. With a commitment to employee success, competitive benefits, and a culture built on teamwork and integrity, CPC is a place where your contributions truly make an impact.

**Responsibilities**

In this role, you will:

- Be a key contributor to early product development, supporting the preparation, weighing, and dispensing of raw materials (active ingredients and excipients) according to formulation requirements.
- Set up, operate, and maintain specialized R&D equipment – including tablet presses, capsule filling machines, coaters, granulators, mills, and blenders – ensuring runs meet quality and safety standards.
- Execute trial and scale-up batches following protocols and Batch Manufacturing Records, helping translate lab concepts into scalable manufacturing processes.
- Collaborate closely with Formulation Scientists and Engineers to troubleshoot equipment or process issues and recommend process improvements.
- Maintain a clean, compliant, and inspection-ready lab environment, adhering to cGMP, GLP, and SOP requirements.
- Document all experimental data accurately and clearly, ensuring traceability and supporting regulatory expectations.
- Ensure readiness for daily operations by reporting on time in the appropriate PPE and contributing to a culture of safety and quality.

**Education & Experience**

- High school diploma or GED required; associate degree in a science or technical field preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing (compression, encapsulation, granulation, blending, or coating).
- Prior experience operating pilot-scale or production-scale equipment.
- Experience working in a GMP or cGMP-regulated environment.
- Prior exposure to formulation development, R&D, or scale-up activities is a plus.
- Basic understanding of batch records, SOPs, and laboratory documentation practices.

**Skills, Knowledge & Abilities**

- Proficiency in operating equipment such as tablet presses, capsule filling machines, granulators, blenders, mills, and coaters.
- Understanding of raw material handling, weighing, dispensing, and GMP documentation.
- Ability to follow formulation sheets, batch records, and set-up sheets accurately.
- Basic troubleshooting skills for mechanical or process deviations.
- Familiarity with scale-up and pilot-batch operations preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
- Effective communicator; able to collaborate closely with scientists, engineers, and other operators.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
- Strong problem-solving mindset with initiative to improve processes.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities in an R&D environment.
- Commitment to quality, compliance, and continuous learning.
## Skills

- Material Handling
- Batch Record Review
- Inspection
- Bilingual
- Problem Solving
- Good Laboratory Practice
- Coatings Application
- Initiative
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Deviation Management
- Statistics
- Mills
- Pharmaceutical Dispensing
- New Product Development
- Pilot-Scale Production
- Continuous Learning
- Formulation Development
- Good Manufacturing Practice (Gmp)
- Formulation Chemistry
- English
- Standard Operating Procedures (Sop)
- Attention to Detail
- Technical Documentation
- Spanish
- Personal Protective Equipment

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