Pharma Reactor Operator – Night Shift

Cambrex Corp.; Charles City (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambrex Corp. is seeking a Reactor Operator to produce chemical and pharmaceutical products in a production environment. You will operate batch and continuous reactors and related equipment, monitor processes, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

You will participate in training, handle hazardous materials safely, and assist in updating SOPs while supporting QA and production teams to maintain regulatory compliance and product quality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate batch and continuous type reactors, high pressure reactors, centrifuges, filters, solvent distillation equipment and supporting equipment according to procedures.
• Monitor equipment and set controls (valves, vacuums, pumps, pressures) to achieve desired results.
• Clean all equipment following designated procedures.
• Assist in training new Reactor Operators.
• Take samples for in-process and QC analyses; perform laboratory tests on process samples and act on results.
• Adhere to EPA, FDA and cGMP regulations in the chemical production facility.

Skills

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Cambrex Corp. is seeking a Reactor Operator to produce chemical and pharmaceutical products in a production environment. You will operate batch and continuous reactors and related equipment, monitor processes, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

You will participate in training, handle hazardous materials safely, and assist in updating SOPs while supporting QA and production teams to maintain regulatory compliance and product quality.