Operator

4142 Evonik Corporation_4142; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik Corporation in Birmingham, AL, is seeking a technician to support aseptic development and GMP batch execution. Responsibilities include performing complex solution preparations, assembling equipment, and operating PLC controlled systems under supervision.

The role requires an AA degree in a technical field and basic math/computer skills, with 0-2 years of related experience. Candidates must follow safety guidelines and participate in quality assurance activities.

Qualifications

• AA Degree in technical area and 0-2 years relevant industry experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to read and follow detailed written instructions.
• Thorough understanding of all general lab glassware.
• Basic understanding of system controls and data logging software.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency of aseptic technique with minimal supervision.
• Accurately execute development/engineering batch records with direct supervision.
• Accurately perform complex solution preparations with direct supervision.
• Assemble and disassemble process equipment on unit operations with direct supervision.
• Operate PLC controlled equipment with direct supervision and adjust set-points as directed.
• Use basic hand tools required for equipment operation.
• Execute in-process environmental monitoring with direct supervision.
• Participate in IOQs with direct supervision.
• Perform duties as required by supervisor.
• Adhere to safety practices and PPE requirements.
• Maintain general area housekeeping.
• Identify opportunities for maintenance, calibration and improvement of facilities and procedures.
• Comply with Evonik Quality Manual and company safety policies.

Skills

Basic math

Reading instructions

Lab hazard awareness

Education

AA Degree in technical area

Tools

Data logging software

PLC controls

Job description

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.

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 Evonik’s 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.