Chemical Operator

CHEMICAL OPERATOR in 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, contributing to our success by ensuring our equipment is running effectively and efficiently so we can meet our quality and time commitments to our clients.

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.

• 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 and more

The Chemical Operator plays a critical role in safely manufacturing pharmaceutical ingredients, intermediates and fine chemicals that help improve patient lives around the world. This position is responsible for operating chemical processing equipment, executing manufacturing procedures, monitoring production processes, and maintaining compliance with safety, quality, environmental, Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) requirements.

Successful Chemical Operators are safety focused, mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and committed to producing high quality products while working collaboratively within a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

• Safely manufacture fine chemicals, intermediates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in accordance with approved procedures and production schedules.
• Perform chemical processing activities including reactions, filtration, distillation, drying, milling, material transfers, charging of raw materials, and related unit operations.
• Set up, operate, monitor, clean, inspect, and verify manufacturing equipment including reactors, vessels, tanks, centrifuges, dryers, and associated process systems.
• Monitor process conditions, record operational data, adjust operating parameters as required, and identify, troubleshoot, or elevate process and equipment issues to maintain safe and efficient operations.
• Accurately complete batch records, logbooks, and other documentation in accordance with ALCOA principles, Good Documentation Practices, cGMP requirements, and site procedures.
• Follow all safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements, including proper use of personal protective equipment, hazard identification, and timely escalation of concerns.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Warehouse, and other cross-functional teams to support batch execution, equipment readiness, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain required training qualifications and perform assigned responsibilities in compliance with applicable FDA regulations, current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), and site policies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection‑ready work environment that supports safe and efficient manufacturing operations.
• Contribute to a culture of safety, quality, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Quality is something we take pride in together. You’ll perform your work in alignment with cGMP requirements and Curia’s standards, which means:

• Perform all documentation in compliance with ALCOA++ principles and site SOPs.
• Adhere to applicable cGMP documents including SOPs, batch records, protocols, change controls, and controlled forms.
• Keep all required cGMP training current and elevate quality concerns along with proposed solutions to the Quality department.

• A minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• Minimum one (1) year of manufacturing, production, chemical processing, pharmaceutical, food manufacturing, industrial operations, or related industrial experience.
• Strong math, reading, comprehension, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to learn manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Ability to accurately follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while exercising sound judgment.
• Ability to complete all assigned training within the specified timeframe.
• Ability to operate basic hand tools.
• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift qualifications.
• Ability to maintain respiratory protection qualification and wear a respirator as required.
• Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, and commitment to maintaining a consistent work schedule.

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear.
• Frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, and climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
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