Entry-Level GMP Process Technician — API Manufacturing

Cambrex; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Life Insurance

Retirement planning

Job summary

Cambrex is seeking a Process Technician I at the High Point, NC site to support the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients in a cGMP setting. You will execute batch operations, monitor equipment, and document activities to ensure compliance and quality.

As part of a collaborative production team, you will gain hands-on experience with chemical processing, equipment operation, and GMP compliance while contributing to safe, efficient manufacturing and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Hazardous materials handling experience including flammable liquids, compressed gases, toxic solids.
• Writing skills for procedures and reports.
• Basic chemical processing skills: weighing, calculations, GMP documentation, vacuum/pressure operations.
• Forklift and other material handling experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute batch manufacturing operations following batch records, SOPs and cGMP requirements.
• Operate, monitor, and clean process equipment to support API production.
• Document all manufacturing activities in real time following GDP guidelines.
• Follow safety protocols and wear PPE; identify and report hazards.
• Support material handling, including charging raw materials and transferring intermediates.
• Assist equipment setup, line clearances, and changeovers to support production schedules.
• Perform in-process checks and sampling to ensure product quality and process consistency.
• Collaborate with team members, Quality, Engineering to resolve issues and maintain workflow.
• Participate in deviations, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a clean, organized production area in line with cGMP.
• Handle and dispose of hazardous materials per site procedures.

Skills

Hazardous materials handling

Writing skills

Chemical processing basics

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1–3 years GMP manufacturing experience

3–5 years chemical manufacturing experience

Job description

Cambrex is seeking a Process Technician I at the High Point, NC site to support the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients in a cGMP setting. You will execute batch operations, monitor equipment, and document activities to ensure compliance and quality.

As part of a collaborative production team, you will gain hands-on experience with chemical processing, equipment operation, and GMP compliance while contributing to safe, efficient manufacturing and continuous improvement efforts.