Jubilant HollisterStier CMO
Join a Leader in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing — And Build What’s Next
As Spokane’s Largest Manufacturing Company, Jubilant HollisterStier LLC is a well-established force in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, providing a complete range of manufacturing services that support lifechanging medicines around the world.
We are nationally recognized for our expertise in producing sterile injectable vials and lyophilized products, and our Allergy business is a global leader in allergenic extracts that support treatments for allergies and asthma. Jubilant HollisterStier is proudly part of the global, Jubilant Pharma family. established force in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, providing a complete range of manufacturing services that support lifechanging medicines around the world.
For the Builders, Innovators, and Doers — This Is Your Place
If you are someone who thrives on solving complex problems, improving systems, and building real solutions, you’ll feel at home here. At Jubilant HollisterStier, your ideas matter — and your impact is felt globally.
Why builders choose us:
- Immediate impact: Your work directly supports essential medicines and allergenic therapies used worldwide.
- Benefits start on day one: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Life, AD&D, and Disability benefits begin immediately because your well‑being shouldn’t have a waiting period.
- A career you can grow: We provide opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises, with midpoint compensation reserved for high performance and longevity.
- A culture of improvement: We value people who thrive on continuous improvement, innovation, and hands on contribution.
- A stable industry leader: Backed by Jubilant Pharma, we pair long term stability with forward looking innovation.
If you want to build something meaningful with a team that values your drive, skills, and ideas — you belong here.
Job Description:
The main function of the Setup Specialist I is to oversee the setup of area equipment and resolving issues that may occur. The setup specialist will work closely with technicians to train and mentor personnel to ensure setups are done correctly and consistently across all shifts by communicating and partnering with peer setup specialists. The specialist analyzes present and proposed manufacturing process and technologies to determine improvements to setup processes, equipment tooling and automation to optimize manufacturing processes, meet present and new regulations, reduce rejects, and increase yields. The specialist will investigate any equipment related challenges in collaboration with line QA and Manufacturing personnel.
- Oversee the mechanical operation of equipment in production areas, spending 75-80% of time in the aseptic core (filling) or area of expertise performing setup activities and troubleshooting.
- Develop and assist in the proper training for operators for consistent and proper machine setup.
- Continuously monitor wear condition of machine and format parts.
- Optimize setup operations to maximize yield and reduce waste.
- May assist in the selection of manufacturing process equipment.
- Identify, recommend, and implement solutions to equipment challenges in Manufacturing.
- Provide operation support during new process machineabilities and make recommendations for optimized operation.
- Investigate incidents in collaboration with line QA and Manufacturing personnel.
- Identify and implement CAPAs as applicable.
- Maintain gown certification in SO environments (Line 1 and 2 filling).
- Provide clear and concise information in Maintenance Work Order Documentation System – SAP PM.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Highschool Diploma or Equivalent.
- 2 years manufacturing or maintenance experience.
- Microsoft Word, Excel, & PowerPoint.
- SAP
Preferred:
- Associate or Bachelor’s Degree.
- Lean Principle certifications (6 Sigma or otherwise).
- OSHA 10 certification.
- Leadership experience.
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.
Working Environment:
- Respirator Clearance
- Exposure to latex
- Exposure to moderate noise levels
- Possible contact with cleaning chemicals
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
- Working in a cleanroom
Location: Spokane, WA — On Site, Full-Time
Shift: Weekday Days – Monday-Wednesday + E/O Thursday - 6am-6pm
Compensation & Benefits That Start on Day One — Because Your Well Being Matters
Hiring Wage: $28.24 – $42.39 + 2.5% shift differential, with opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises.
At Jubilant HollisterStier, we don’t believe in waiting periods. From the moment you join us, you and your family have access to a full suite of benefits designed to support your health, stability, and long-term success.
Starting on your first day, you receive:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
Unlock Your Potential
To apply for this position, please send your resume to:
JHS‑TalentAcquisition@jubl.com
Jubilant HollisterStier is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Our Promise: Caring, Sharing, Growing
We are committed to enhancing value for customers and stakeholders by delivering innovative and economically efficient solutions, always with care for the environment and society.
