Chemical Process Operator I - 3rd Shift

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.•Cherry Hill, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates’ purpose is to put better health within reach, every day for millions of patients around the world. We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 760 high-quality generic, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products that hospitals, physicians and pharmacists need to treat their patients across North America, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. Through our global footprint of 30+ manufacturing plants, 8+ R&D centers, and 9,000+ empowered employees, we are committed to making high-quality medicines accessible to the people who need them.

Requirements

Minimum: High School Diploma with 1 year of experience working in a cGMP facility
Minimum: 1-year of working in a cGMP Facility or 1-year Pharmaceutical liquid batching experience with a High School diploma.
or 2 years of other batching experience or 2 years of practical laboratory experience with an Associate or Bachelor degree.
Good oral and written communication skills are essential.
Must be able to document process issues in a clean, concise manner in accordance with cGMPs and SOPs.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
Must be able to read and understand complex formulation procedures.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to examine problem areas and make recommendations for corrective action.
Must be able to comprehend and follow all applicable SOPs.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree in Science or Equivalent

Responsibilities

Regular and predictable onsite attendance and punctuality.
Sets up & operates equipment such as scales, mixers, pumps, CIP units, tanks and material handling equipment.
Maintains accurate records, i.e., log books, raw material inventories, reconciliations and batch records.
Moves raw material as required for mixing, weighing and storage.
Weighs all chemicals to prepare cleaning solution batches and on a limited basis, production batches designated by the department.
Performs acid/base pH adjustments as required by batch or as instructed by QA Lab.
Transfers finished batches to specified area for further processing.
Adheres strictly to cGMPs and SOPs to ensure the quality and integrity of products.
Performs clean-up of equipment and rooms as necessary.
Collects samples, performs other quality checks as necessary.
Performs preventive maintenance tasks on compounding equipment, such as tanks, mixers and pumps as required or as instructed by supervisor or designee.
Refers process issues to supervisor or designee.
Informs supervisor of maintenance and/or safety issues.
Works overtime with short notice when production requires.
Under supervision, weighs specified quantities and follows formulation procedures in the preparation of bulk solutions.
The incumbent may perform other duties as assigned by management personnel.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential
Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre-tax contribution rate of 3% of eligible pay. Hikma will match 100% of the first 6% of eligible pay that you contribute
A generous paid time off (PTO) bank starting with 20 days (prorated based on hire date). Additional days granted upon reaching work milestone anniversaries
3 personal days (prorated based on hire date)
11 company paid holidays
Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and a variety of voluntary benefits
Employee discount program
Wellbeing rewards program
Safety and Quality is a top organizational priority
Career advancement and growth opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Paid maternity and parental leave