Production Technician

Curia Aalborg ApS; City of Rensselaer (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefit options

Paid training, vacation and holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Education reimbursement

401k program

And more!

Job summary

Curia in Rensselaer, NY is seeking a Production Technician for 12-hour night shifts to support pharmaceutical manufacturing. The role involves weighing chemicals, preparing solutions, and maintaining batch records and equipment logs, with strict adherence to GMP and safety procedures.

You will train on days or nights, read MSDS, calibrate meters, operate reactors, and ensure accurate labeling and documentation while contributing to product quality and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work a 6:30 PM - 6:30 AM Night shift.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to lift maximum of 50 lbs.
• Advanced math skills.
• Ability to follow FDA manufacturing guidelines.
• Communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Weigh chemicals and prepare various solutions for production.
• Read, understand and interpret Material Safety Data Sheets.
• Maintain batch records, cleaning protocols and equipment logs.
• Calibrate meters, set up reactors and monitor process equipment.
• Follow dress code and PPE SOPs; work safely per GMP and safety programs.
• Participate in self-development activities and contribute to quality improvements.

Skills

Night shift readiness

Advanced math

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Associates or Bachelor's degree

Job description

Production Technician in Rensselaer, NY - 12 Hour Nights

We provide global contract research and manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

Job Description

The Production Technician is an integral part of the team, contributing to our success by weighing out chemicals and preparing various types of solutions for use in process. Join our talented workforce, where a commitment to excellence and a customer focused attitude is everything. We pursue excellence because our work has the power to improve patients’ lives with the pharmaceuticals we develop and manufacture.

We proudly offer

• Generous benefit options
• Paid training, vacation and holidays
• Career advancement opportunities
• Education reimbursement
• 401k program
• And more!

In This Role, You Will

• Complete training's; Building specific safety, Document training on SOP review, Production Technician Core Competency in the Learning Management System, Site safety and emergency notification and response procedures.
• Learn and understand common chemical terminology; Reflux, Distillation, Azeptrope, Separations, pH, ML’s, Filtration, Melting Point, Flash point, Vapor Pressure, Density, Boiling Point, Filter Press and Filtrate.
• Read, understand and interpret Material Safety Data Sheets.
• Understand and maintain plant documentation; Batch Records, Cleaning Protocols, Equipment Use Logs, Equipment Status Tags and Labeling systems/Label generation.
• Learn how to; properly weigh and scale operations, review batch records, inspect equipment, drum and package material, understand purging, follow labeling procedures, Read and understand sampling and analytical report forms, Use, clean and reset Niagara ceramic and Furan box filters, calibrate ph meters, set up and charge reactors, understand the scrubber operation and recharging, exercise proper grounding practices, control intermediates, accept raw materials, control finished products, use HHT’s and bar code system, conduct pressure filter operation, set up rectors for reflux, distillation and azeotrope, use and understand pumps, use TCM’s, use manual jacket services for reactor heating and cooling, proficiently document
• Follow our dress code and personal protective equipment SOP
• Perform all duties safely in accordance with; Rensselaer Safety Program, guidelines outlined by Good Manufacturing Practices for active pharmaceutical intermediates, Rensselaer Environmental Program.
• Learn the buildings process and recommend and implement methods to increase the quality of products and/or service.
• Participate in self-development activities.
• Perform other related duties as may be reasonably assigned in the course of business.

Required

Qualifications and background to be successful in this role

• Willingness to work a 6:30 PM - 6:30 AM Night shift
• Willingness to train on Days or nights
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to lift maximum of 50 lbs
• Advanced math skills
• Ability to follow FDA manufacturing guidelines
• Communication skills

Preferred

• Knowledge and understanding of plant documentation such as batch records, cleaning protocols, equipment use logs, equipment status tags, and labeling systems/label generation
• Associates or Bachelor's degree
• Prior chemical experience

Pay Range: $28.60/hour

Education, experience, location and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Curia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Curia is an E-Verify employer.