API Manufacturing Operator: Launch Your Scientific Career

Cambrex Corp.; Charles City (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Life Insurance

Retirement planning

Job summary

Cambrex is seeking a Scientific Manufacturing Operator in the United States to safely operate reactors and supporting equipment used to produce APIs and pharmaceutical intermediates in a cGMP environment. The role blends scientific knowledge with hands-on manufacturing and requires meticulous documentation of all activities.

You will perform in-process testing, monitor process variables, troubleshoot issues, and help maintain records while collaborating with Quality Assurance, Engineering,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Industrial Technology, Microbiology, Engineering, or related field.
• Ability to understand and apply scientific principles in manufacturing.
• Strong analytical, organizational, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work safely in a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate batch and continuous reactors, centrifuges, filters, distillation equipment, dryers and related process equipment per SOPs.
• Perform in-process sampling and analytical testing to monitor quality and process performance.
• Monitor and control temperatures, pressures, flows, and other critical parameters.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues and escalate as needed.
• Maintain production records, batch documentation, and equipment logs.
• Support process improvements, tech transfers and validation activities.
• Collaborate with QA, QC, Engineering, Maintenance, and other teams.

Skills

Problem-solving

Chemistry/process knowledge

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Data interpretation

Documentation accuracy

Teamwork

Procedural compliance

Computers/MES

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Manufacturing software

Job description

Cambrex is seeking a Scientific Manufacturing Operator in the United States to safely operate reactors and supporting equipment used to produce APIs and pharmaceutical intermediates in a cGMP environment. The role blends scientific knowledge with hands-on manufacturing and requires meticulous documentation of all activities.

You will perform in-process testing, monitor process variables, troubleshoot issues, and help maintain records while collaborating with Quality Assurance, Engineering,