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Who is Harrow?
Harrow (Nasdaq: HROW) is a leading provider of ophthalmic disease management solutions in North America. Harrow is an incredible entrepreneurial company – where we celebrate the ability of every member of the Harrow Family to be the CEO of their job. Harrow’s values have driven interest over the past decade in attracting high-performing professionals in a variety of disciplines. Members of our Harrow Family often express their pride in being a part of our commitment to (1) innovation, (2) patient access to affordable medicines, and (3) our track record of having never turned down an ophthalmologist doing mission work around the world – providing free medicines in support of mission work aimed at giving or maintaining the gift of sight to those most in need. We encourage you to learn more about Harrow and its unique culture to see if you’re the right person to help contribute as we build a truly exceptional company, one we are all so proud of!
Harrow’s ophthalmic pharmaceutical portfolio is one of the most comprehensive in the industry, including:
- An expanding Retina Portfolio including IHEEZO®, TRIESENCE®, BYOOVIZTM, and OPUVIZTM
- A broad Dry Eye Disease product line, led by VEVYE® and bolstered by well-known adjacent ocular surface disease products such as FLAREX® and FRESHKOTE®
- A peri-operative Surgical product line, led by TRIESENCE®, and BYQLOVITM
- A Rare and Specialty product line, which includes various high-need and utility products such as ILEVRO®, NATACYN®, and VERKAZIA®
- A robust internal development pipeline with multiple late-stage candidates, including MELT-300, MELT-210, H-N08, and CR-01
Position Summary
The Visual Inspector Lead will be responsible for conducting visual inspections of vials for cosmetic and physical defects to support manufacturing. Under the direction of the Production Manager, the Visual Inspector Lead will work hands on, visually inspecting injectable commercial products for any potential defects. Daily responsibilities vary.
Core Responsibilities
- Perform visual inspection of vials, including solution and suspension products, for cosmetic and physical defects; classify defects per related procedures and adhere to inspection techniques in applicable SOPs.
- Hold inspector qualification for visual inspection of injectables and solution/suspension products, including passing the 10-hour fatigue qualification.
- Report abnormalities, deviations, accidents, incidents, injuries, and workplace hazards or unsafe conditions to the manager in a timely, accurate manner.
- Complete production documentation, logbooks, cleaning logs, and error-free electronic batch record entries per SOP.
- Receive and verify incoming vial quantities from the warehouse, and access and log refrigerated products in the electronic batch record.
- Prepare visual inspectors for qualifying events performed by Quality Assurance by giving trainees test vials and challenge kits.
- Create, print, bind, and submit new logbooks for issuance, and maintain breaktime logbooks documenting required eye breaks.
- Ensure all work complies with company safety policies, cGMP, and SOPs, wearing proper PPE and following gowning/de-gowning procedures in controlled areas.
- Contribute to Quality activities such as investigations, corrective actions, and area walk-throughs.
- Perform all Level 1,2, and 3 job functions, and train and mentor new employees per job training requirements.
- Assign available inspectors based off qualifications to incoming lots into visual inspection.
- Update internal spreadsheets as to current production status of production lots.
- Collaborate effectively as part of a high-performing team with supply chain, quality assurance, and labeling/packaging departments.
Qualifications & Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent work and education In a related field, required.
- 3-5 years of visual inspection experience.
- Ability to work Independently.
- Ability to handle sensitive Information with a high degree of confidentiality,
- Basic math skills
- Proficient In the use of standard Microsoft Office software products, Including Excel, Outlook, Word,
- Strong organizational skills with the proven ability to prioritize.
- Works with a sense of urgency, while engaging and listening to experts.
- (20/20) vision (With corrections if needed) and can pass color-blind test.
Position Type
- On-Site