Chemical Manufacturing Technician - Biospectra, Inc.

Join our team at BioSpectra, Inc., where we lead the way in delivering high-purity ingredients to the top 25 pharmaceutical companies globally. We are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of excellence in the industry. Currently, we are looking for a Chemical Manufacturing Technician to kickstart their career with us. 

The perfect candidate embodies perseverance, integrity, and a” can-do attitude!”  If you thrive in a collaborative team environment, we want to hear from you! BioSpectra, Inc. is a privately held, family-oriented organization and a U.S.-based manufacturer of GMP pharmaceutical-grade ingredients, including API’s, excipients, GMP process chemicals, and bulk GMP buffers and solutions. BioSpectra, Inc. currently has facilities located in Bangor, Wind Gap, Stroudsburg, PA, and Scarborough, Canada.  Why should you join BioSpectra, Inc.?  

• Support our current customers who are the top 25 pharmaceutical companies in the world
• Develop your career with a growing organization with ample opportunities for professional and personal development
• Comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Company paid Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan – Company matches $2 per $1 of employee contribution on the first 4%  
• Excellent Paid Time Off Programs include vacation, sick, & personal time, plus paid holidays

Job Summary: The Chemical Manufacuring Technician will run all chemical manufacturing processes in compliance with all associated quality systems. Packs and ships all products. Maintains processes in their validated or compliant state. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Reads and follows written batch records
• Operates Powered Industrial Vehicles to move product, as needed
• Handles lab equipment to monitor product dryness using lab moisture balance
• Cleans reactors, filters and other process related equipment, process rooms, general cleaning
• Records appropriate steps on batch record and associated documents
• Understands and complies with quality regulations as they relate to job responsibilities
• Complies with good housekeeping and safety rules
• Understands various process pumps
• Operates various process pumps
• Advises supervisor when components need to be ordered
• Troubleshoots process related equipment- type of equipment is dependent on operator level
• Shovels product from bin into dryer feed hopper
• Scoops product from drums and weighs amounts
• Rolls drums onto and off from skids
• Accurately weighs material on scales during final packaging in accordance with packaging documentation.
• Monitors in-process batches with regard to temperature, clarity, volume, etc. Documents value points per SOP
• Takes bags off skids and empties contents into reactor
• Changes cartridges on various filters
• Continuous Processes
• Frequent Respirator use
• Other duties may be assigned as deemed appropriate by management

Qualifications:  

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations using a calculator
• Ability to accurately read and take measurements including reading a tape measure
• Ability to read and interpret/follow production procedures
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English

Physical Requirements: 

• Movement - Standing and Walking for up to 12 hours of the shift.
• Lifting & Moving - Must be able to lift and carry 20 to 80 lbs. repeatedly multiple times in a shift. Pushing & pulling up to 900 lbs.
• Other Movements - Bending and reaching required multiple times per shift. Crouching, Stooping and Kneeling a moderate amount of time per shift. Climbing stairs, ladders, scaffolds and ramps required multiple times throughout shift.
• Other Physical Requirements - Use of a computer and keyboard throughout the shift. Required to perform handwriting and typing throughout the day. Occasional forklift use is required.
• Speaking, Hearing & Visual - Must be able to speak clearly and present well to others. Hearing is required constantly throughout shift. Must be able to see near, distant and peripheral objects all the time.
• Environmental – Frequent warm climates indoors. Temperatures will vary with conditions and tasks.  Exposure to exterior noise as well as internal machinery noise. Must be able to put on personal protective equipment throughout shift. Must be able to worker in smaller rooms and/or confined spaces.
• Cognitive - Must learn new policies, procedures, retain and perform tasks assigned. Must maintain focus, be alert and aware at all times.

Work Hours: 

• Non-Exempt Position
• Shift:  12-Hour Alternating 3 days on/3 days off (7:30pm-8:00am)
• Minimum of 40-45 Hours Week, or other agreed upon documented schedule
• Ability and willingness to work from all BioSpectra facilities

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