Trainee, Chemical Operator

TRAINEE, CHEMICAL OPERATOR – Springfield, MO

CURIA provides global contract research and manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

The Chemical Operator is an integral part of the CURIA team, ensuring equipment runs effectively and efficiently to meet quality and time commitments to clients.

Benefits:

• Generous benefit options (healthcare, vision care, dental, short & long term disability)
• Paid training, vacation and holidays
• Career advancement opportunities
• Pension (for union employees)
• Learning platform

In this role, you will:

• Safely manufacture fine chemicals, intermediates and API.
• Handle various unit operations (reactions, filtration, distillation, drying, milling, etc.) per written procedures and SOPs.
• Follow and document batch sheet instructions to produce product according to cGMP guidelines.
• Set up equipment (vessels, tanks, centrifuges, dryers, etc.), clean and verify equipment and vessels.
• Record observations of operating conditions.
• Maintain medical fitness to wear a respirator.
• Drive and operate a forklift.

Secondary responsibilities:

• Work prioritization or timing decisions with supervisory oversight.
• Utility adjustments to maintain reaction parameters.
• Maintain process flow through the plant while adhering to all safety, GMP and environmental regulations.
• Resolve processing problems independently or with assistance.
• Adhere to a high housekeeping standard.

Physical activities include:

• Continual walking, standing, reaching, and upper extremity use.
• Frequent bending, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, squatting and kneeling.
• Frequent pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting items weighing up to 50 lbs and over 50 lbs with assistance.
• Work schedule normally 12 hours covering days or nights, weekends and holidays to support 24/7 operation; overtime may be required.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather and indoors in extreme temperatures.
• Remain medically qualified to wear respiratory protection and report for work clean shave.

Qualifications and background:

• Minimum high school diploma or GED, with strong math, reading and comprehension skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude through previous employment/experience.
• Ability to operate simple hand tools.
• Maintain qualifications to wear respiratory protection.

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, veteran status or disability. Curia is an E-Verify employer.