Process Technician I

About the position

Process Technician 1 will conduct activities associated with the GMP Kilo and Pilot Plant at Cambrex. These activities include material handling, equipment maintenance, utilities operations, and chemical process support.

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 at Cambrex
• This 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

Requirements

• Hazardous materials handling experience: flammable liquids, compressed gases, toxic solids
• Writing skills for procedures and reports
• Basic chemical processing skills: weighing, calculations, GMP documentation, vacuum and pressure operations
• Forklift and other basic material handling experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3 or more years' experience in a GMP Chemical Pharmaceutical pilot plant environment preferred
• 5 or more years' experience in a chemical manufacturing plant preferred

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Life insurance
• Planning for retirement