Chemical Process Technician

Job Duties

• Performs chemical and pharmaceutical processing using a variety of equipment.
• Operates a wide variety of chemical process and utility equipment and systems.
• Maintains documentation according to GMPs and procedures for equipment, facilities, and production records.
• Performs equipment and room cleaning and sampling.
• Performs manufacturing housekeeping, waste removal, and inventory replenishment.
• Documents performed activities per Good Documentation Practices and associated company procedures.
• Supports a variety of inspections as needed.
• Reviews, updates, and writes manufacturing documents.
• Works with Engineers and Supervisors on projects as directed.
• Improves processes, training, and work flows.

Requirements

• Education & Experience: Requires a Bachelor's degree in a Science or Engineering discipline. Minimum of one to three years’ previous experience in development, manufacturing or analytical chemistry.
• Competencies & Skills: Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and chemical safety. Technical skills to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot utilities, process equipment, and instrumentation. Multi-tasking, problem-solving and critical thinking. Detail-oriented. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to read and interpret technical documentation. Familiarity with lean manufacturing principals is desired. Strong ability to work in a team environment. Must be able to assume responsibility. Sust be a self-starter and motivated. Safety consciousness. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, organizational, and multitasking skills. High attention to detail with excellent documentation and record keeping abilities. Be able to learn on the fly. Understanding of process flow. Working Conditions: Workplace includes areas where chemical materials are encountered. May involve exposure to a variety of chemical environments and high noise areas. Must have a high consciousness for personnel and equipment safety. May be required to use a variety of personal protective equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting Requirements: The ability to lift objects weighing up to 55 pounds routinely. This includes tools, equipment, and materials used in the chemical processing operations.
• Mobility and Flexibility: The job requires frequent reaching, bending, twisting, turning, and climbing. Operators must be able to walk, stand, and climb stairs or crossovers for extended periods, including work at heights above 4 feet.
• Endurance: The position demands the ability to work in various positions such as walking, standing, or sitting for prolonged durations. Operators must be able to work in these conditions and handle exposure to chemical environments and high noise areas.
• Environmental Conditions: The work environment may include exposure to indoor factory conditions and outdoor environments with varying temperatures. Operators must be able to work in these conditions and handle exposure to chemical environments and high noise areas.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Operators must be willing and able to wear various types of PPE, including respirators, gloves, safety glasses, and protective clothing, as required by the job to ensure safety in potentially hazardous conditions.
• Manual Dexterity and Physical Stamina: The job involves operating tools and machinery, requiring good manual dexterity and physical stamina to handle the rigors of chemical processing and equipment handling. Ability to follow multi-step instructions (up to three steps) accurately.
• Near and far visual acuity required for operating equipment, reading gauges, and monitoring processes.