Associate Process Technician

Cambrex Corp.; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Life Insurance

Retirement Planning

Job summary

Cambrex is seeking an Associate Process Technician to assist in the GMP Kilo and Pilot Plant. You will support Process Technicians with material handling, equipment maintenance, and utilities operations while learning on the job.

This entry-level role requires basic knowledge of manufacturing equipment, the ability to work with hazardous materials, and a willingness to train within six months. Join Cambrex to contribute to drug substance and product manufacturing in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Operate batch reactors, filters, dryers, and pumps.
• Move materials between warehouse and process suites.
• Maintain equipment and facilities in GMP and large-scale production areas; basic cleaning tasks.
• Assist scientific staff to complete chemistry projects.
• Handle hazardous materials and wastes; training within six months and annually thereafter.
• Recognize and respond to emergency situations involving hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Operate batch reactors, filters, dryers, and pumps.
• Move materials between warehouse and process suites.
• Maintain equipment and facilities in GMP and large-scale production areas, including cleaning tasks.
• Collaborate with scientific staff to assist in completing chemistry projects.
• Handle and manage hazardous materials and wastes, ensuring safety protocols; training within six months and annually thereafter.
• Recognize and respond to emergencies involving hazardous materials and wastes.

Skills

Operate Manufacturing Equipment

Material Handling

Equipment and Facility Maintenance

Support Chemistry Projects

Hazardous Materials Management

Emergency Response

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2+ years’ experience in a chemical manufacturing plant

Job description

Company Information

You Matter to Cambrex.

Cambrex is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that provides drug substance, drug product, and analytical services across the entire drug lifecycle. With more than 40 years of experience and a growing team of over 2,000 professionals servicing global clients, Cambrex is a trusted partner in branded and generic markets for API and dosage form development and manufacturing.

Your Work Matters.

At Cambrex, we strive to build a culture where all colleagues have the opportunity to:

• engage in work that matters to our customers and the patients they serve
• learn new skills and enjoy new experiences in an engaging and safe environment
• strengthen connections with coworkers and the community

We’re committed to attracting and nurturing a passionate team of valued professionals in our fast-paced and growing company. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes healthcare, life insurance, planning for retirement, and more!

Your Future Matters.

Known for our customer-focused scientific and manufacturing excellence, as well as our strong commitment to quality and safety, we offer a range of career and growth opportunities across our global network of locations. Together with our customers, we aim to improve the quality of life for patients around the world.

Job Overview

The Associate Process Technician is an entry level role that will assist with activities in the GMP Kilo and Pilot Plant at Cambrex. The primary focus will be on supporting Process Technicians and learning from them. Responsibilities include material handling, equipment maintenance, utilities operations, and providing support for chemical processes.

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.

Qualifications/Skills

• Operate Manufacturing Equipment: Gain basic knowledge and assist in the operation of batch reactors, filters, dryers, and pumps.
• Material Handling: Move materials between the warehouse and process suites efficiently and safely.
• Equipment and Facility Maintenance: Develop basic skills in maintaining equipment and facilities in GMP and large-scale production areas, including cleaning tasks.
• Support Chemistry Projects: Collaborate with scientific staff to assist in completing chemistry projects.
• Hazardous Materials Management: Handle and manage hazardous materials and wastes, ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Obtain necessary training within six months of starting and annually thereafter.
• Emergency Response: Recognize and respond appropriately to emergency situations involving hazardous materials and wastes.

Education, Experience & Licensing Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 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.

All requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Cambrex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Aff ...

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