Operator

Evonik España Y Portugal SA.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik is seeking an entry-level technician to support aseptic operations across extrusion, microsphere, liposome or polymerization processes. You will demonstrate aseptic technique with minimal supervision and accurately execute batch records and development activities.

You will assemble and disassemble process equipment, operate PLC-controlled equipment, perform in-process environmental monitoring, contribute to safety and housekeeping, and comply with Evonik’s quality systems and cGMP

Qualifications

• AA degree in technical area or equivalent preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Ability to read and follow detailed written instructions.
• Thorough understanding of general lab glassware and data logging software.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate personal proficiency of aseptic technique with minimal supervision.
• Accurately execute development/engineering, GLP or GMP batch records with direct supervision.
• Accurately perform complex, multi-step solution preparations with direct supervision.
• Assemble and disassemble process equipment on multiple unit operations for extrusion, microsphere, liposome or polymerization processes with direct supervision.
• Operate PLC controlled equipment with direct supervision, including adjusting set-points as directed in batch records.
• Use basic hand tools required for equipment operation.
• Execute in-process environmental monitoring with direct supervision.
• Participate in the execution of IOQs with direct supervision.
• Perform safety, PPE adherence and general area housekeeping.
• Identify opportunities related to maintenance, calibration and improvement of facilities.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Batch records

PLC operation

Attention to detail

Basic math

Education

AA Degree in technical area

Job description

What we offer

At Evonik, you’re part of a global chemical company working in many sectors that go beyond chemistry. From lipids for tomorrow’s medicines, biosurfactants for green detergents, additives for plastics recycling or membranes to help drive forward the energy transition, you’ll play an essential part in helping the world’s most essential industries succeed. Our success hinges on a diversity of ideas powered by people, not egos. Whether you’re a scientist or engineer, new to the team or established, in business, production, or anything in between – we cheer each other on. Because we believe we can do anything. Explore everything. And Be Part of Something Special!

Controls or operates machinery or equipment to assist with manufacturing, packaging, and other steps along a production line. May be expected to handle heavy machinery.

Find out more about the many benefits we offer:

https://www.evonik.com/en/careers/why.html

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate personal proficiency of aseptic technique with minimal supervision.
• Accurately execute development/engineering, GLP or GMP batch records with direct supervision.
• Accurately perform complex, multi-step solution preparations with direct supervision.
• Assemble and disassemble process equipment on multiple unit operations for an extrusion, microsphere, liposome or polymerization process with direct supervision.
• Operate PLC controlled equipment with direct supervision, including adjusting set-points as directed in batch records.
• Use basic hand tools required for equipment operation.
• Execute in-process environmental monitoring with direct supervision.
• Participate in the execution of IOQs with direct supervision.
• Perform other duties as required by supervisor.
• Strict adherence to safety practices and procedures including use of personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for the type of hazard and exposure potential.
• Actively participate in general area housekeeping.
• Seek out and identify opportunities related to the maintenance, calibration, and improvement of company facilities, equipment, and procedures.
• Perform responsibilities in compliance with the quality systems as described in Evoniks’ Quality Manual.
• Adhere to all company safety, health and environmental policies, procedures and directives.
• Conduct all development/engineering, clinical=phase and/or commercial batches in a safe manner by use of MSDS to establish chemical hazards; observe the appropriate cGMP procedures; and report all incidents that could threaten the safety of company personnel.

REQUIREMENTS

• AA Degree in technical area and 0-2 years relevant industry experience as determined by management is preferred.
• Basic Computer skills.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Ability to perform calculations when supplied with the equation..
• Ability to read and follow detailed written instructions.
• Thorough understanding of all general lab glassware.
• Basic understanding of system controls and data logging software.

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.