Pharma GMP Chemical Operator - Batch & Equipment Specialist

Wilmington PharmaTech Company; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilmington PharmaTech is seeking a Chemical Operator to support pilot-scale and commercial manufacturing operations for API and drug substance production. You will operate manufacturing equipment, execute batch records, and assist day-to-day production in a cGMP environment, collaborating with Process Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams under Manufacturing Operations leadership.

Responsibilities include performing production operations, monitoring processes, handling materials with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree or technical certification in chemical technology, manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• 0–5+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing, pharmaceutical production, API manufacturing, or a related industrial environment.
• Ability to work on the manufacturing floor, lift materials, wear PPE, and support shift-based or flexible schedules as required.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately document work and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical manufacturing operations in accordance with approved batch records, SOPs, and safety procedures, including charging raw materials, monitoring reactions, and completing batch processing steps.
• Monitor equipment and process parameters, make routine adjustments within approved limits, and promptly escalation process deviations or abnormal conditions.
• Safely handle, weigh, label, and transfer raw materials, intermediates, and finished products using appropriate PPE and material handling equipment.
• Operate and monitor reactors, vessels, centrifuges, dryers, filtration systems, and ancillary equipment following established procedures.
• Accurately complete batch records, logbooks, and production documentation in real time, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
• Identify, document, and report deviations, spills, safety incidents, or non-conformances to supervision and Quality.
• Maintain compliance with cGMP requirements, data integrity expectations, and site quality systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Cross-functional communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or technical certification in chemical technology

Job description

Wilmington PharmaTech is seeking a Chemical Operator to support pilot-scale and commercial manufacturing operations for API and drug substance production. You will operate manufacturing equipment, execute batch records, and assist day-to-day production in a cGMP environment, collaborating with Process Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams under Manufacturing Operations leadership.

Responsibilities include performing production operations, monitoring processes, handling materials with