Chemical Operator

Curia • Springfield, MO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Chemical Operator plays a critical role in safely manufacturing pharmaceutical ingredients, intermediates, and fine chemicals that help improve patient lives around the world. This position is responsible for operating chemical processing equipment, executing manufacturing procedures, monitoring production processes, and maintaining compliance with safety, quality, environmental, Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) requirements. Successful Chemical Operators are safety focused, mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and committed to producing high quality products while working collaboratively within a 24/7 manufacturing environment. Curia is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with over 30 years of experience partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to provide life-saving treatments to patients. At Curia, we are on a mission to advance our customers’ therapies from curiosity to cure and ultimately to improve patients’ lives.

Requirements

• A minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• Minimum one (1) year of manufacturing, production, chemical processing, pharmaceutical, food manufacturing, industrial operations, or related industrial experience.
• Strong math, reading, comprehension, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to learn manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Ability to accurately follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while exercising sound judgment.
• Ability to complete all assigned training within the specified timeframe
• Ability to operate basic hand tools.
• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift qualifications.
• Ability to maintain respiratory protection qualification and wear a respirator as required.
• Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, and commitment to maintaining a consistent work schedule.
• Must pass a background check
• Must pass a drug screen
• May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening
• May be required to obtain and maintain gowning certification
• May be required to obtain and maintain media qualification

Responsibilities

• Safely manufacture fine chemicals, intermediates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in accordance with approved procedures and production schedules.
• Perform chemical processing activities including reactions, filtration, distillation, drying, milling, material transfers, charging of raw materials, and related unit operations.
• Set up, operate, monitor, clean, inspect, and verify manufacturing equipment including reactors, vessels, tanks, centrifuges, dryers, and associated process systems.
• Monitor process conditions, record operational data, adjust operating parameters as required, and identify, troubleshoot, or escalate process and equipment issues to maintain safe and efficient operations.
• Accurately complete batch records, logbooks, and other documentation in accordance with ALCOA++ principles, Good Documentation Practices, cGMP requirements, and site procedures.
• Follow all safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements, including proper use of personal protective equipment, hazard identification, and timely escalation of concerns.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Warehouse, and other cross-functional teams to support batch execution, equipment readiness, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain required training qualifications and perform assigned responsibilities in compliance with applicable FDA regulations, current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), and site policies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready work environment that supports safe and efficient manufacturing operations.
• Contribute to a culture of safety, quality, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Perform all documentation in compliance with ALCOA++ principles and site SOPs.
• Adhere to applicable cGMP documents including SOPs, batch records, protocols, change controls, and controlled forms.
• Keep all required cGMP training current and escalate quality concerns along with proposed solutions to the Quality department.

Benefits

• Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)
• Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)
• Career advancement opportunities
• Education reimbursement
• 401K program with matching contributions
• Learning platform

What This Job Offers

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