Pilot Plant Operator

Cambrex•Charles City, IA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the shift supervisor, the Reactor Operator will be expected to successfully produce chemical and pharmaceutical products in our manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Good communication skills, both oral and written
Strong mechanical aptitude/knowledge
High School Diploma or equivalent
3 or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment or related business
Standing and Walking - Operators stand for long periods and may also do a considerable amount of walking
Lifting and Handling This role may require lfiting and handling of raw materialls and equipment as much as 50 ilbs.
This job requires use of proper PPE, including but not limited to Steel toe shoes, safety glasses, and fire-retardant clothing.
Shift assignment may vary. Must be able to work nights and/or every other weekend as per shift assignment
Cambrex is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment. All offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a comprehensive pre-employment screen. The pre-employment screen may consist of several components including but not limited to a drug test, criminal record check, identity verification, reference checks, education and employment verification, and may vary based on federal, state, and local laws. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.
All requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Cambrex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), ancestry, national origin, place of birth, age, marital status, disability/handicap, genetic information, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state, and/or local law.

Responsibilities

Operate batch and continuous type reactors, high pressure reactors, centrifuges, filters, solvent distillation equipment and supporting equipment involved in testing, all according to designated procedures.
Monitor the equipment; setting controls on valves, vacuums, pumps, pressures, etc., according to designated procedures to achieve desired results.
Monitors the process variables and makes process control adjustments to maintain the proper process control. Use manual and computer-controlled devices to monitor and control the process.
Clean all equipment used (boil, scrape or scrub out) following designated procedures.
Assist in training new Pharma Reactor Operators.
Drum compounds and hazardous waste; label according to set standards; transport to assigned areas.
Assure area is kept clean and all precautions are taken to prevent environmental spills and control discharge to WWTP at acceptable limits.
Interpret results and monitor processes using computer-controlled devices.
Responsible for safe handling of hazardous materials including loading/unloading trucks, processing, packaging and cleanup of equipment.
Responsible for completion of all operation log books in Pharma area.
Troubleshoot production line and equipment problems in a safe and effective manner.
Assist lab personnel with implementing new processes or process changes
Complete line entry, confined space, and hot work permits.
Assist in writing and updating process procedures and SOP’s.
Adhere to all EPA, FDA and cGMP regulations as they relate to the operation of the chemical production facility.
Take samples for in-process and Quality Control analysis.
Perform laboratory tests on process samples and act on results.
Assume duties of Reactor Operator Chem I/II