Chemical Operator I

Piramal Pharma • Riverview, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Piramal Pharma Solutions’ HPAPI Research and Manufacturing facility in Riverview, Michigan, is seeking a Chemical Operator I to join its Production team. The role conducts chemical syntheses and manufactures active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), intermediates, and other materials in accordance with applicable SOPs, batch records, and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). The operator must perform the essential duties satisfactorily and adhere to applicable regulatory requirements, including FDA, EPA, and OSHA requirements, as well as safety, health, and environmental policies and practices. The role also supports the company’s mission, vision, and values and helps identify and protect original technical information as company property.

The position involves working in or near chemical or pharmaceutical research and manufacturing equipment and processes. Limited exposure to hazardous chemicals is possible. Personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, lab coats, gloves, specialized clothing such as a laboratory uniform, and appropriate shoes, may be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical skills in assembling and using processing equipment and aids.
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels of the company.
• Self-starter with the ability to adjust schedules to meet commitments.
• Excellent record-keeping and communication skills.
• Knowledge of job-related regulatory requirements, including cGMP, OSHA, and EPA.
• Must be able to pass a respirator fit test.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, pushing, and pulling; long periods of standing and walking; and potentially long periods of sitting, typing, computer entry, or looking at a computer.

Nice To Haves

• Two-year diploma from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.
• Prior industrial chemical experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct chemical syntheses of APIs and their intermediates independently within scheduled dates or times.
• Comply with applicable company policies and procedures and external regulatory requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness and perform routine maintenance of the work area and equipment.
• Support inventory control for basic raw materials, consumables, and wastes in the immediate work environment.
• Document all work according to required formats, including electronic systems.
• Assist with assembling and maintaining documents specific to the operation and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Recognize and report needs, concerns, or problems to the Supervisor in a timely manner.
• Adhere to applicable safety, health, and environmental procedures, policies, and practices.
• Support the company’s mission, vision, and values and identify and protect original technical information as company property.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED