Chemical Manufacturing Technician I

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 in either the Bangor or East Stroudsburg location. We are currently hiring for day shift and night shift and must have the flexibility to work/travel between the Bangor and East Stroudsburg location.

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.

Position Summary

The Chemical Manufacturing Technician I 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.

Major Roles and Responsibilities:

• Reads and follows written and electronic batch records
• Ability to record data in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• 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
• 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. Walking up to 5 miles a day.
• Lifting & Moving - Must be able to lift and carry 20 to 80 lbs. repeatedly multiple times in a shift. Pushing & pulling up to 200 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 including but not limited to climbing height up to 12 feet.
• Other Physical Requirements - Use of a computer and keyboard throughout the shift. Required to perform handwriting and typing throughout the day. Frequently working with Electronic Batch Records. Occasional forklift use.
• 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 work 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. Must be able to maintain focus at all times.

Travel Requirements:

All BioSpectra job functions require the ability and willingness to work and travel to and from all locations in Pennsylvania, as needed in order to fulfill their job responsibilities. This position requires flexibility to travel between the Bangor location and East Stroudsburg location as needed.