Chemical Operator

Wilmington PharmaTech; Newark (DE); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilmington PharmaTech is seeking a Chemical Operator to support pilot-scale and commercial manufacturing operations for API and drug substance production. You will operate manufacturing equipment, execute batch records, and assist day-to-day production in a cGMP environment, collaborating with Process Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams under Manufacturing Operations leadership.

Responsibilities include performing production operations, monitoring processes, handling materials with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree or technical certification in chemical technology, manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• 0–5+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing, pharmaceutical production, API manufacturing, or a related industrial environment.
• Ability to work on the manufacturing floor, lift materials, wear PPE, and support shift-based or flexible schedules as required.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately document work and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical manufacturing operations in accordance with approved batch records, SOPs, and safety procedures, including charging raw materials, monitoring reactions, and completing batch processing steps.
• Monitor equipment and process parameters, make routine adjustments within approved limits, and promptly escalation process deviations or abnormal conditions.
• Safely handle, weigh, label, and transfer raw materials, intermediates, and finished products using appropriate PPE and material handling equipment.
• Operate and monitor reactors, vessels, centrifuges, dryers, filtration systems, and ancillary equipment following established procedures.
• Accurately complete batch records, logbooks, and production documentation in real time, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
• Identify, document, and report deviations, spills, safety incidents, or non-conformances to supervision and Quality.
• Maintain compliance with cGMP requirements, data integrity expectations, and site quality systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Cross-functional communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or technical certification in chemical technology

Job description

Wilmington PharmaTech (WPT) is seeking a Chemical Operator to support the execution of pilot-scale and commercial manufacturing operations for API and drug substance production. This role is responsible for safely and accurately operating manufacturing equipment, executing batch records, and supporting day-to-day production activities in a cGMP environment. The Chemical Operator plays a key role in ensuring product quality, equipment readiness, and on-time manufacturing execution while adhering to safety, quality, and compliance standards. This position works closely with Process Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams and reports to Manufacturing Operations leadership.

Responsibilities

The Role

01

Manufacturing Operations & Batch Execution

Production Operations: Perform chemical manufacturing operations in accordance with approved batch records, SOPs, and safety procedures, including charging raw materials, monitoring reactions, and completing batch processing steps.

Process Monitoring: Monitor equipment and process parameters, make routine adjustments within approved limits, and promptly escalation process deviations or abnormal conditions.

Material Handling: Safely handle, weigh, label, and transfer raw materials, intermediates, and finished products using appropriate PPE and material handling equipment.

Shift Operations: Support continuous or campaign-based manufacturing operations, including shift work, overtime, and weekend coverage as needed.

02

Equipment Operation, Cleaning & Area Readiness

Equipment Operation: Operate and monitor reactors, vessels, centrifuges, dryers, filtration systems, and ancillary equipment following established procedures.

Equipment Setup & Teardown: Assemble, disassemble, and prepare equipment for manufacturing and cleaning activities.

Cleaning & Sanitation: Execute equipment and area cleaning per validated cleaning procedures and sanitation schedules.

Line Clearance: Perform documented line clearance activities to ensure production areas and equipment are ready for use.

Maintenance Coordination: Identify equipment issues, perform basic troubleshooting, and coordinate repairs with Maintenance or Engineering.

03

Batch Record Execution: Accurately complete batch records, logbooks, and production documentation in real time, ensuring data integrity and compliance.

Deviation & Incident Reporting: Identify, document, and report deviations, spills, safety incidents, or non-conformances to supervision and Quality.

GMP Adherence: Maintain compliance with cGMP requirements, data integrity expectations, and site quality systems.

Audit Support: Participate in inspections, audits, and walkthroughs by maintaining compliant work practices and organized documentation.

Key Requirements

The Candidate

Education: High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree or technical certification in chemical technology, manufacturing, or a related field is preferred.

Experience: 0–5+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing, pharmaceutical production, API manufacturing, or a related industrial environment.

Physical Requirements: Ability to work on the manufacturing floor, lift materials, wear PPE, and support shift-based or flexible schedules as required.

Communication: Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately document work and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.