Chemical Operator 4 - Night Shift

Your Role:

The Chemical Operator 4 -Night Shift at the Cherokee site performs manufacturing and cleaning operations in a facility which produces Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) in a cGMP regulated environment. Job duties include:

• This is a rotating 12 – hour night shift with hours of  6:00pm – 6:00am, and includes holidays and every other weekend
• Responsible for safely executing and developing manufacturing processes
• Ensure the accuracy of documentation within the local quality system
• Work closely with department supervisor to ensure daily department operating goals are developed and achieved
• Perform production and sampling operations per approved GMP manufacturing procedures         
• Equipment setup for manufacturing processes per approved procedures and best practices
• Thoroughly document all production activities and adhere to GMP guidelines and policies
• Perform necessary analytical tests and notify technical lead or supervisor of results during a manufacturing operation
• Notify supervisor of critical in-process decisions based on analytical data
• Properly dispose of waste using department protocols
• Maintain and troubleshoot department equipment and instrumentation according to protocols written with departmental procedures & best practices
• Assist in preparation of Procedures to ensure compliance with applicable Safety and Quality guidelines
• Develop and assist in the implementation of process improvement, safety, quality, and 5S ideas

Physical Attributes:

• Lift and carry up to 80 pounds while wearing personal protective equipment, including respirators, for an extended time

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or other life science discipline

OR

• High school diploma or GED
• 3 + years of work experience in a pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’ s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or other life science discipline
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Proficient in safe processing techniques and pertinent OSHA, EPA, FDA regulations
• Working knowledge of general chemistry, mathematics, and standard computer applications
• Knowledge of Process Improvement methodology (i.e.., PDSA, Lean Manufacturing, and/or Six Sigma) 

Pay Range for this position: $24.00-$41.00/hourly

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.  This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.