Chemical Operator

Sterling Pharma Solutions; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift premium

Job summary

Sterling Pharma Solutions is seeking a Chemical Operator to support pharmaceutical manufacturing on day and night shifts. You’ll operate process equipment, monitor controls, and help produce APIs in a regulated environment on a 12-hour 2-2-3 rotating schedule.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork, with benefits including a sign-on bonus for night shifts, paid time off, benefits, and opportunities to grow within a global CDMO.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, chemical processing, or production operations.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and maintain accurate documentation in a regulated environment.
• Strong attention to safety, quality, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate pharmaceutical process equipment and supporting utility systems.
• Monitor and control manufacturing processes using Allen-Bradley and PLC control systems.
• Operate reactor systems and associated equipment, including storage tanks, waste tanks, heating and cooling units, vacuum systems, and scrubbers.
• Perform chemical processes ranging from gram to multi-kilogram scale.
• Monitor process conditions, recognize alarms, and respond appropriately to operational or emergency situations.
• Perform routine analytical testing and interpret data to help monitor reaction progress and product quality.
• Support the isolation and purification of pharmaceutical products and intermediates using established techniques.
• Prepare production areas for new cGMP manufacturing projects and product changeovers.
• Monitor project progress, including timelines, raw materials, equipment availability, and yields.
• Identify and troubleshoot equipment or process issues and initiate maintenance requests when needed.
• Accurately document manufacturing activities, inventory usage, results, and procedures in accordance with cGMP and Good Documentation Practices.
• Support continuous improvement efforts that strengthen safety, quality, reliability, and operational performance.

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Job description

Chemical Operator - Day & Night Shifts Available

Night Shift Offering: $2,000 Sign-On Bonus | $6/Hour Night Shift Premium

About the Role

Looking for a hands-on career in pharmaceutical manufacturing with built-in time off and opportunities to grow? As a Chemical Operator, you'll play an important role in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) used in medicines.

You’ll work with specialized manufacturing equipment, automated control systems, and chemical processes in a highly regulated production environment. Whether you bring experience in chemistry, pharmaceutical manufacturing, chemical processing, production operations, or another related technical field, this is an opportunity to build valuable skills and develop your career within the pharmaceutical industry.

We have opportunities available on both day and night shifts, working a 2-2-3 rotating schedule of 12-hour shifts.

This means you’ll work approximately 14 days each month, enjoy every other weekend off, and have extended stretches of time away from work.

Night shift employees receive an additional $6 per hour shift premium.

What You'll Do

• Safely operate pharmaceutical process equipment and supporting utility systems.
• Monitor and control manufacturing processes using Allen-Bradley and PLC control systems.
• Operate reactor systems and associated equipment, including storage tanks, waste tanks, heating and cooling units, vacuum systems, and scrubbers.
• Perform chemical processes ranging from gram to multi-kilogram scale.
• Monitor process conditions, recognize alarms, and respond appropriately to operational or emergency situations.
• Perform routine analytical testing and interpret data to help monitor reaction progress and product quality.
• Support the isolation and purification of pharmaceutical products and intermediates using established techniques.
• Prepare production areas for new cGMP manufacturing projects and product changeovers.
• Monitor project progress, including timelines, raw materials, equipment availability, and yields.
• Identify and troubleshoot equipment or process issues and initiate maintenance requests when needed.
• Accurately document manufacturing activities, inventory usage, results, and procedures in accordance with cGMP and Good Documentation Practices.
• Support continuous improvement efforts that strengthen safety, quality, reliability, and operational performance.
• Demonstrate our company values every day: Be Caring. Be Transparent. Be Willing. Be Reliable.

What We’re Looking For

• A high school diploma or equivalent with 3+ years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, chemical processing, production operations, or a related environment.
• An interest in hands‑on manufacturing and working with specialized process equipment.
• The ability to follow detailed procedures and maintain accurate documentation in a regulated environment.
• Strong attention to safety, quality, and teamwork.

Candidates with more extensive relevant experience may be considered for a more senior‑level opportunity based on their qualifications.

Shift Options

We offer both day and night shift opportunities on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule

• Day Shift: 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
• Night Shift: 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM, with an additional $6 per hour shift premium

With this schedule, you’ll work approximately 14 days per month, have every other weekend off, and enjoy extended stretches of time for family, travel, hobbies, or simply recharging.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation, including substantial shift premiums
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) match
• Tuition reimbursement
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Career training and professional development opportunities
• Opportunities for career growth within pharmaceutical manufacturing

Compensation is based on a variety of factors when extending an offer, including the role and responsibilities, candidate experience, education, qualifications, and business considerations.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship to obtain or maintain U.S. work authorization.

Why Consider Sterling?

Sterling Pharma Solutions is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with more than 50 years of experience developing and manufacturing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), complemented by Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) research, development, and bioconjugation services.

We are a growing, dynamic business with facilities across the UK, Europe, and the United States, employing more than 1,300 talented and passionate people who help our customers bring new medicines to market and improve and save patients' lives.

Our culture and way of working set us apart. We aim to deliver an exceptional experience for both our customers and our employees. You’ll be part of a supportive team working toward a shared goal: delivering first‑class science and service to our customers every day.

Sterling Pharma Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

Be Caring. Be Transparent. Be Willing. Be Reliable.