Chemical Operator

About the role

Looking for a career in pharmaceutical manufacturing with built-in time off and opportunities to grow? As a Chemical Operator, you'll play an important role in the production of APIs used in medicines. You'll work with specialized manufacturing equipment, automated control systems, and chemical processes in a highly regulated production environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate pharmaceutical process equipment and supporting utility systems.
• Maintain and control manufacturing processes using Allen-Bradley and PLC control systems.
• Operate reactor systems and associated equipment, including storage tanks, waste tanks, heating and cooling units, vacuum systems, and scrubbers.
• Perform chemical processes ranging from gram to multi-kilogram scale.
• Maintain process conditions, recognize alarms, and respond appropriately to operational or emergency situations.
• Perform routine analytical testing and interpret data to help monitor reaction progress and product quality.
• Support the isolation and purification of pharmaceutical products and intermediates using established techniques.
• Prepare production areas for new cGMP manufacturing projects and product changeovers.
• Monitor project progress, including timelines, raw materials, equipment availability, and yields.
• Identify and troubleshoot equipment or process issues and initiate maintenance requests when needed.
• Accurately document manufacturing activities, inventory usage, results, and procedures in accordance with cGMP and Good Documentation Practices.
• Support continuous improvement efforts that strengthen safety, quality, reliability, and operational performance.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent with 3+ years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, chemical processing, production operations, or a related environment.
• An interest in hands-on manufacturing and working with specialized process equipment.
• The ability to follow detailed procedures and maintain accurate documentation in a regulated environment.
• A strong attention to safety, quality, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Candidates with more extensive relevant experience may be considered for a more senior-level opportunity based on their qualifications.

Shift Options

• Day Shift: 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
• Night Shift: 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM, with an additional $6 per hour shift premium

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including substantial shift premiums.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
• Career training and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunities for career growth within pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Pay

Compensation is based on a variety of factors when extending an offer, including the role and responsibilities, candidate experience, education, qualifications, and business considerations.

Schedule

We offer both day and night shift opportunities on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule: Day Shift: 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM Night Shift: 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM, with an additional $6 per hour shift premium. With this schedule, you'll work approximately 14 days per month, have every other weekend off, and enjoy extended stretches of time for family, travel, hobbies, or simply recharging.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunities for career growth within pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Why Consider Sterling?

Sterling Pharma Solutions is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with more than 50 years of experience developing and manufacturing APIs, complemented by ADC research, development, and bioconjugation services. We are a growing, dynamic business with facilities across the UK, Europe, and the United States, employing more than 1,300 talented and passionate people who help our customers bring new medicines to market and improve and save patients' lives.