Job Description
Title: Chemical Operator
Location: Malvern, PA
Schedule: Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm
Type: 1-year contract
Hourly rate range: $32-$36 an hr
Start date: ASAP
Overview: The Chemical Operator is essential in the pharmaceutical manufacturing process, responsible for operating chemical reactors and plants to produce active pharmaceutical ingredients in batches. They must adhere to strict safety protocols and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure product quality and maintain a safe working environment.
Responsibilities: - Operates plant equipment such as chemical reactors, scales, mixers, pumps, centrifuges, filters, tanks, and material-handling equipment.
- Assist with or lead manipulations using the kilo lab operating equipment, such as glass-jacketed reactors, tanks, and general laboratory glassware.
- Assist with or lead manipulations in the highly potent compound suite to achieve successful scale-up. This includes gowning up, using PAPR respirators, and following strict guidelines and SOPs for safely operating in the suite.
- Accurately completes batch records, DS logbooks, raw materials, LS, and consumables inventories, reconciliations, and other documentation in compliance with cGMP and standard operating procedures.
- Moves raw materials, solvents, and products as required for mixing, weighing, and storage.
- Proper operation of process controls, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical equipment as detailed in procedures to produce materials in a safe and cGMP environment.
- Recognizes and documents “abnormal” operating conditions with proper response, including immediate notification of supervision.
- Inspects components of the production cycle for compliance with standards and performs preventive maintenance as required.
- Assist in Installation Qualifications, Operational Qualifications, and Process Qualifications to keep the pilot plant facilities qualified.
- Makes good use of hold periods for subsequent processing steps. Utilizes idle processing time to perform other production-related activities (housekeeping, training, etc.)
- Collaborate with other departments (QA, R&D, Analytical) to ensure the successful completion of campaigns and the release of raw materials, intermediates, and final products.
- Performs regular clean-up of manufacturing spaces and equipment.
- Assist in the removal of hazardous waste.
Requirements: - High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- 3-5 years of experience in a chemical and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment as an operator.
- Ability to operate with complex chemical reactors and equipment.
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Ref: #558-Scientific
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Contract work, Immediate start