Chemical Process Technician

About the role

Cambrex Snapdragon Boston is seeking a Chemical Process Technician for its Waltham, MA R&D center. Chemical Process Technicians support manufacturing operations through material handling, equipment cleaning, room cleaning, equipment maintenance, solution preparation, and other process support activities. This is an hourly full-time position with opportunity for overtime. Some evening or weekend operations may be necessary on occasion.

Responsibilities

• Work with hazardous materials, including flammable, toxic, and corrosive chemicals, inside laboratory and warehouse environments
• Stage, weigh, sample, and transfer materials, including movement of up to 200L drums
• Maintain manufacturing spaces, chemical storage spaces, and equipment spaces in a state of good operation, including cleaning and organizing reactors and rooms
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and Good Documentation Practices in support of cGMP activities, including executing and filling out qualification protocols, calibration protocols, equipment use and care logs
• Follow required safety protocols, including wearing personal protective equipment (respirators, steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, gloves, and chemical-resistant lab coats)
• Perform other assigned tasks as necessary to support the mission of the company

Qualifications

• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including respirators, steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, gloves, and chemical-resistant lab coats
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds; able to move drums or pallets of up to 600 pounds with use of drum truck or pallet jack
• Ability to occasionally work evenings or weekends, occasionally on short notice
• Demonstrated willingness to comply with, and encourage amongst others, the ethical and cultural standards of Snapdragon Chemistry
• Education: High school diploma or higher degree with 5+ years of relevant experience (Associate's Degree with 5+ years experience preferred, or High School/GED with 10 years experience)

Pay

Estimated hourly rate: $26.91 – $30.01 per hour. Actual rate depends on qualifications, years of relevant experience, specific skills, education level, and certifications or professional licenses held. Rate will comply with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

Schedule

Hourly full-time position with overtime opportunity. Some evening or weekend operations may be required on occasion.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package including healthcare, life insurance, retirement planning, and more.