Chemical Process Technician

NCSL International; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambrex Snapdragon Boston is seeking a Chemical Process Technician for its Waltham, MA R&D center. The role supports manufacturing through material handling, cleaning, maintenance, and process support, with hourly full-time status and potential overtime.

Some evenings or weekends may be required. Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or higher with 5+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• PPE usage and safety protocols required.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and move drums/pallets up to 600 pounds with equipment.
• Some evenings or weekends may be required.
• Must comply with Snapdragon Chemistry ethical and cultural standards.

Responsibilities

• Handle hazardous materials (flammable, toxic, corrosive) in lab and warehouse.
• Stage, weigh, sample, and transfer materials (up to 200 L drums).
• Maintain spaces and equipment; clean reactors and rooms.
• Follow SOPs and Good Documentation Practices for cGMP activities.
• Wear required PPE and follow safety protocols at all times.

Skills

PPE compliance

Heavy lifting

Evenings/weekends availability

Safety culture adherence

Education

High school or higher with 5+ years experience

Job description

Cambrex

Chemical Process Technician

US-MA-Waltham

Job ID: 2026-5103

Type: Regular Full-Time

Category: Drug Substance Manufacturing

Cambrex - Waltham

Overview

Cambrex Snapdragon Boston is currently seeking exceptional candidates for its Chemical Process Technician position at its Waltham, MA R&D center. Chemical Process Technicians support manufacturing operations through material handling, equipment cleaning, room cleaning, equipment maintenance, solution preparation, and other process support activities. This is an hourly full time position with opportunity for overtime. Some evening or weekend operations may be necessary on occasion.

We are looking for candidates who have a passion for working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have an Associate's Degree in with five or more years of relevant experience, or a High School or GED degree with 10 years of experience. The candidate should enjoy working in the field with their hands.

Responsibilities

• Work with hazardous materials, including flammable, toxic, and corrosive chemicals, inside of laboratory and warehouse environments
• Stage, weigh, sample, and transfer materials, including movement of up to 200L drums
• Maintain manufacturing spaces, chemical storage spaces, and equipment spaces in a state of good operation, including cleaning and organizing reactors and rooms
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and Good Documentation Practices in support of cGMP activities, including executing and filling out qualification protocols, calibration protocols, equipment use and care logs
• Follow required safety protocols, including wearing personal protective equipment, including respirators, steel toed shoes, safety glasses, gloves, and chemical resistant lab coats
• Other assigned tasks as necessary to support the mission of the company

Qualifications / Skills

• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including respirators, steel toed shoes, safety glasses, gloves, and chemical resistant lab coats.
• Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and able to move drums or pallets of up to 600 pounds with use of drum truck or pallet jack.
• Ability to occasionally work evenings or weekends, occasionally on short notice.
• Ability and demonstrated willingness to comply with, and encourage amongst others, the ethical and cultural standards of Snapdragon Chemistry.

Qualifications

Education: High school or higher degree with 5+ years experience.

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