Associate Process Technician; Entry Level Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Cambrex Greensboro--Winston-Salem--High Point Area

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Our Cambrex team in High Point focuses on the development and manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) to support clinical trials from Phase I to Phase III, as well as small-scale commercial manufacturing. Our integrated team of experienced process chemists, process engineers, and analytical chemists offer state of the art chemistry and manufacturing support and expertise. Our team of PhD-level process and analytical chemists and research engineers offer GMP API development services.

The Associate Process Technician is an entry level role that will assist with activities in the GMP Manufacturing Area  primary focus will be on supporting Process Technicians and learning from them. Responsibilities include material handling, equipment and area cleaning, material packaging, and providing support for chemical processes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Basic knowledge of manufacturing equipment operations including batch reactors, filters, dryers and pumps.
• Move material between the warehouse and the process suites.
• Basic knowledge of equipment and facility maintenance for the GMP and large-scale production areas. Basic ability to clean equipment and manufacturing facility.
• Work with scientific staff to complete chemistry projects.
• This position works with and handles hazardous materials and wastes s person has the appropriate qualifications to read, understand, apply and communicate written and verbal information regarding handling and managing hazardous wastes. Training is required within six months of assuming duty and once a year thereafter.
• Responsible for recognizing emergency situations concerning hazardous materials and wastes.

Skills and

Competencies:

• Operate Manufacturing Equipment:
  Gain basic knowledge and assist in the operation of batch reactors, filters, dryers, and pumps.
• Material Handling:
  Move materials between the warehouse and process suites efficiently and safely.
• Equipment and Facility Maintenance:
  Develop basic skills in maintaining equipment and facilities in GMP and large-scale production areas, including cleaning tasks.
• Support Chemistry Projects:
  Collaborate with scientific staff to assist in completing chemistry projects.
• Hazardous Materials Management:
  Handle and manage hazardous materials and wastes, ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Obtain necessary training within six months of starting and annually thereafter.
• Emergency Response:
  Recognize and respond appropriately to emergency situations involving hazardous materials and wastes.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 or more years’ experience in a chemical manufacturing plant preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Some active work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or the amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. The daily work is performed is primarily in a production setting. Walking and standing are required regularly.
• Use of ladders and roof access may be required.
• Position also requires visual acuity, talking and fingering.
• Involves regular use of basic PPE (personal protective equipment) such as supplied air respirator, negative pressure respirator, gloves, safety glasses, shielding clothing.
• A Chemical Manufacturing environment. Basic hazards associated with a small chemical plant environment such as flammables and/or toxic materials, heavy item movement, large machinery operation.

All requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals…