Process Technician I (Chemical Operator)

Cambrex•High Point, NC

About The Position

Process Technician 1 will conduct activities associated with the GMP Kilo and Pilot Plant at Cambrex. These activities include material handling, equipment maintenance, utilities operations and chemical process support.

Requirements

Hazardous materials handling experience: flammable liquids, compressed gases, toxic solids.
Writing skills for procedures and reports.
Basic chemical processing skills: weighing, calculations, GMP documentation, vacuum and pressure operations
Forklift and other basic material handling experience
High School Diploma or equivalent
3 or more years' experience in a GMP Chemical Pharmaceutical pilot plant environment preferred.
5 or more years' experience in a chemical manufacturing plant preferred.
Some active work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or the amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
The daily work is performed is primarily in a production setting.
Walking and standing are required regularly.
Use of ladders and roof access may be required.
Position also requires visual acuity, talking and fingering.
Involves regular use of basic PPE (personal protective equipment) such as supplied air respirator, negative pressure respirator, gloves, safety glasses, shielding clothing.
A Chemical Manufacturing environment.
Basic hazards associated with a small chemical plant environment such as: flammables and/or toxic materials, heavy item movement, large machinery operation.

Responsibilities

Basic knowledge of manufacturing equipment operations including batch reactors, filters, dryers and pumps.
Move material between the warehouse and the process suites.
Basic knowledge of equipment and facility maintenance for the GMP and large-scale production areas.
Basic ability to clean equipment and manufacturing facility.
Work with scientific staff to complete chemistry projects.
This position works with and handles hazardous materials and wastes at Cambrex. This person has the appropriate qualifications to read, understand, apply and communicate written and verbal information regarding handling and managing hazardous wastes. Training is required within six months of assuming duty and once a year thereafter.
Responsible for recognizing emergency situations concerning hazardous materials and wastes.