Associate Process Technician (Entry Level Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Role)

Cambrex; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 47,100 - 78,500; Full time

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

A pharmaceutical manufacturing company in Greensboro is looking for an Associate Process Technician. In this entry-level position, you will assist Process Technicians in the GMP Manufacturing Area. Responsibilities include materials handling, equipment maintenance, and supporting chemistry projects while adhering to safety protocols. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and ideally some experience in chemical manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of manufacturing equipment operations.
• 2 or more years’ experience in a chemical manufacturing plant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the operation of batch reactors, filters, dryers, and pumps.
• Move materials between the warehouse and process suites.
• Conduct maintenance and cleaning of equipment and facilities.
• Support scientific staff with chemistry projects.
• Manage hazardous materials and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Manufacturing Equipment Operation

Material Handling

Equipment Maintenance

Chemistry Support

Hazardous Materials Management

Emergency Response

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Associate Process Technician (Entry Level Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Role)

Cambrex Greensboro--Winston-Salem--High Point Area

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Our Cambrex team in High Point focuses on the development and manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) to support clinical trials from Phase I to Phase III, as well as small-scale commercial manufacturing. Our integrated team of experienced process chemists, process engineers, and analytical chemists offer state of the art chemistry and manufacturing support and expertise. Our team of PhD-level process and analytical chemists and research engineers offer GMP API development services.

The Associate Process Technician is an entry level role that will assist with activities in the GMP Manufacturing Area at Cambrex. The primary focus will be on supporting Process Technicians and learning from them. Responsibilities include material handling, equipment and area cleaning, material packaging, and providing support for chemical processes.

Duties and 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.

Skills and Competencies:

• 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 and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 or more years’ experience in a chemical manufacturing plant preferred.

Physical Demands:

• 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 / Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), ancestry, national origin, place of birth, age, marital status, disability/handicap, genetic information, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state, and/or local law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

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