Chemical Manufacturing Technician II - Pharmaceutical Ingredients

Benefits

• Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
• All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance - effective day one
• Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
• Family Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
• Tuition Assistance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Referral Awards

We are currently hiring for multiple Technicians at our Petersburg, VA location. The primary purpose of this role is to operate API manufacturing equipment to achieve production goals. We are open to hiring at the Technician III level commensurate with experience. Please note this role will start as a M-Thursday day shift working 4x10 hour schedule; this is a shift position that will transition to 2-2-3 rotating shift schedule as the site moves into operations in early 2027.

The current hours are 0600 to 1630 with flexibility required dependent upon the needs of the company and project demands.

Reports to one of the Managers, Operations at the site.

• Role model for working in a safe and environmentally responsible manner
• Maintain chemical inventories
• Follow instructions listed in GMP documentation & product quality and provide suggestions for improvements as needed
• Review SOP's, Job Instructions (JI's) & other documents, as required
• Real-time review of batch records ensuring compliance to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) & current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) standards
• Manage individual training plan with assistance of API Operastions Area Lead and Shift Supervisor
• Execute qualification documents such as IQ, OQ, PQ documentation in addition to other validation activities with assistance of more senior technicians
• Independent handling of:
  • Bulk and drummed flammable solvents
  • Drummed highly hazardous acids and bases
  • Sensitizing agents, peptides, small molecule API's and intermediates
• Ability to operate while using advanced personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to air hoods, full face respirators, cartride respirators, and chemical suits
• Clean, assemble and dismantle processing equipment
• Setup, operate, monitor, & control highly automated processes & systems
• Troubleshoot during equipment maintenance, including restoration of lost function, predictive & preventive maintenance
• Participate in deviation investigations
• Load & unload product from trucks, tankers & ISO containers, as required
• Execute production schedule to achieve production goals
• Maintain clean room areas & perform environmental monitoring, as required
• Assist with training and onboarding new employees
• Perform Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) activities in accordance with safety procedures with assistance of more senior technicians
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other accountabilities as assigned

Moves equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions. Routinely operates & inspects manufacturing equipment using hands. Strap & unstrap pallets using hands. Must be able to be on your feet for up to a 12-hour shift. May require corrected vision to 20/20 or 20/25 based on role. May require color vision based on role.

Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder. May be required to work at elevated heights. Work around odorous &/or hazardous materials. Must have a high consciousness for personnel and equipment safety. Required to utilize a variety of personnel protective equipment. May perform critical job functions in extremely cold work environments depending on site. May position oneself within confined spaces for inspection if required of the role.

Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection. May be required to secure a motorized vehicle license & operate a motorized vehicle based on the role.

• High School diploma or GED and a minimum of three (3) years of manufacturing experience required in a chemical manufacturing environment required, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry
  • In lieu of a High School diploma and three (3) years of experience, may consider an Associate's Degree in Engineering Technology or a Science-related field from an accredited college or university with a minimum of one (1) year of manufacturing experience in a chemical manufacturing environment required, preferably…