Process Technician I (Chemical Operator) - 2nd shift (3:00-11:30pm)

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.

• 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.

• 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.