Chemical Operator

Curia; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefit options (healthcare, vision care, dental)

Paid training, vacation, and holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Pension (for union employees)

Learning platform and more

Job summary

Curia in Springfield, MO is looking for a Chemical Operator to ensure effective operation of manufacturing equipment and contribute to the production of pharmaceutical ingredients. Successful candidates will have at least a high school diploma and one year of relevant experience.

This role demands attention to detail, good communication skills, and a commitment to maintaining safety and quality standards in a 24/7 environment. Benefits include generous healthcare options and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of relevant manufacturing or chemical processing experience.
• Strong math and reading comprehension skills.
• Ability to operate forklifts and maintain safety qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture pharmaceutical ingredients in line with safety and quality standards.
• Operate and monitor chemical processing equipment.
• Complete documentation in compliance with cGMP requirements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

CHEMICAL OPERATOR in Springfield, MO

CURIA provides global contract research and manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

The Chemical Operator is an integral part of the CURIA team, contributing to our success by ensuring our equipment is running effectively and efficiently so we can meet our quality and time commitments to our clients.

Join our talented workforce, where a commitment to excellence and a customer focused attitude is everything. We pursue excellence because our work has the power to improve patients’ lives with the pharmaceuticals we develop and manufacture.

We proudly offer

• Generous benefit options (healthcare, vision care, dental, short & long term disability)
• Paid training, vacation and holidays
• Career advancement opportunities
• Pension (for union employees)
• Learning platform and more

Summary

The Chemical Operator plays a critical role in safely manufacturing pharmaceutical ingredients, intermediates and fine chemicals that help improve patient lives around the world. This position is responsible for operating chemical processing equipment, executing manufacturing procedures, monitoring production processes, and maintaining compliance with safety, quality, environmental, Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) requirements.

Successful Chemical Operators are safety focused, mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and committed to producing high quality products while working collaboratively within a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely manufacture fine chemicals, intermediates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in accordance with approved procedures and production schedules.
• Perform chemical processing activities including reactions, filtration, distillation, drying, milling, material transfers, charging of raw materials, and related unit operations.
• Set up, operate, monitor, clean, inspect, and verify manufacturing equipment including reactors, vessels, tanks, centrifuges, dryers, and associated process systems.
• Monitor process conditions, record operational data, adjust operating parameters as required, and identify, troubleshoot, or elevate process and equipment issues to maintain safe and efficient operations.
• Accurately complete batch records, logbooks, and other documentation in accordance with ALCOA principles, Good Documentation Practices, cGMP requirements, and site procedures.
• Follow all safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements, including proper use of personal protective equipment, hazard identification, and timely escalation of concerns.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Warehouse, and other cross-functional teams to support batch execution, equipment readiness, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain required training qualifications and perform assigned responsibilities in compliance with applicable FDA regulations, current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), and site policies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection‑ready work environment that supports safe and efficient manufacturing operations.
• Contribute to a culture of safety, quality, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Good Manufacturing & Documentation Practices

Quality is something we take pride in together. You’ll perform your work in alignment with cGMP requirements and Curia’s standards, which means:

• Perform all documentation in compliance with ALCOA++ principles and site SOPs.
• Adhere to applicable cGMP documents including SOPs, batch records, protocols, change controls, and controlled forms.
• Keep all required cGMP training current and elevate quality concerns along with proposed solutions to the Quality department.

Qualifications and background to be successful in this role

Required

• A minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• Minimum one (1) year of manufacturing, production, chemical processing, pharmaceutical, food manufacturing, industrial operations, or related industrial experience.
• Strong math, reading, comprehension, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to learn manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Ability to accurately follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while exercising sound judgment.
• Ability to complete all assigned training within the specified timeframe.
• Ability to operate basic hand tools.
• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift qualifications.
• Ability to maintain respiratory protection qualification and wear a respirator as required.
• Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, and commitment to maintaining a consistent work schedule.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear.
• Frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, and climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds.
• Visual requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work schedule is normally 12 hours covering either days or nights, weekends and holidays to support a 24/7 production operation. Must be able to work overtime as required and report fit for duty on scheduled shifts.

Work Environment

• Regular work in a production area of a typical manufacturing facility.
• The production environment may include moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat, wet or humid conditions, low levels of toxic or caustic chemicals, and outdoor weather conditions.
• Noise level in the work environment is typically moderate.

This job description reflects the general nature and scope of the role and is not exhaustive. We’re a growing organization, and opportunities to contribute beyond this list are part of what makes Curia exciting. We’re committed to reviewing reasonable accommodation requests to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Application and EEO

All interested applicants must apply online. Please be aware of scammers. Curia will only send offer letters and requests for sensitive personal information from a curiaglobal.com email address. Curia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Curia is an E‑Verify employer.