Shift Process Technician I – Croda

Title of the Job: Shift Process Technician I

Location: Alabaster, AL

Job Description: Shift Process Technician IVacancy Number: 4543Location: Alabaster, ALLocation Address: 700 Industrial Park Drive, Alabaster, AL 35007Be part of our journey
As a global leader in specialty chemicals, we continue to succeed and strengthen our delivery of innovative, sustainable and high-performance solutions. We are passionate and excited about developing and utilizing new technologies to shape and inspire changes within an ever-growing marketplace.Position Summary:
Responsible for safely performing all duties associated with the operational aspect of production, including but not limited to the charging of raw materials, the operation of vessels, executing the procedures and techniques associated with bulk organic synthesis, biochemical processing and purification of pharmaceutical products. All work done with compliance to SHE guidelines, government regulations, cGMP, manufacturing packets and process procedures, and at the discretion of a supervisor.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Understand and follow established procedures to operate safely, in an environmentally sound manner, and according to cGMP including during emergencies, startup & shut down, and OSHA related issues
• Perform synthesis and purification of pharmaceutical products and fully document work
• Access electronic communication and procedures regularly (e.g. email, Master Control)
• Assist in troubleshooting, calibrating and performing preventative maintenance on manufacturing equipment
• Knowledge of personal protective equipment and use
• Hold others accountable for safety and escalate issues as necessary
• Perform inventory control of reagents and supplies
• Complete drum movement training, and perform physical labor associated with movement
• Maintain an elementary understanding of cGMP and compliance in a manufacturing setting.
• Accurately and timely execute manufacturing SOPs/BPRs
• Perform facility sanitation and maintenance
• Sanitation of glassware, equipment and fume hoods
• Replace compressed gas cylinders
• Complete respirator fitting and training
• Perform label printing and verification
• Perform upkeep of employee training records
• Report and address any problems in daily manufacturing
• Conduct laboratory duties in a cGMP/QMS environment
• Perform as SME for QC/QA investigations
• Transfer hazardous or nonhazardous waste materials to collection areas for disposal or recycling
• Prepare and align individual performance goals with department goals
• Complete company-required training programs
• Adhere to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for health, safety, and environmental compliance as outlined in the company’s Standard Operating Procedures, Chemical Hygiene Plan, Emergency Contingency Plan, training memoranda, policy memoranda, Safety Data Sheets, Specification Records, etc.

Non-Essential Duties:

• Assist in updating/revising SOPs and BPRs
• Contribute to corrective and preventive action proposals

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail
• High level of integrity and reliability
• Working knowledge of QMS in laboratory environment
• Proficient in basic applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook
• Intermediate math skills required
• Intermediate mechanical skills required for manipulation of manufacturing equipment, such as glassware, glass reactors, pressure reactors, balances, Nutsche pressure filters, and gas cylinders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle and complete multiple tasks simultaneously
• Self-motivated
• Good understanding of cross-functional collaboration.
• Effectively communicate with cross-functional teams including QC, R&D, QA and Management
• Ability to work both in a team environment and work independently
• Ability to align personnel/department schedule with production schedule

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Education and/or Experience: Bachelor of Science or equivalent unless previous employment experience indicates aptitude. Bachelor of Science in chemistry, chemical engineering, biology or related field preferred. 1 years’ experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing in a cGMP environment preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: N/AOther Qualifications:
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, give oral instructions, listen and hear instructions, customer and/or employee responses, etc. The position is active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling and stooping all day. The
employee must occasionally lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds. Able to manipulate drums (max. weight ∼650 pounds) using an appropriate drum handler.
Work Environment: Requires the ability to gown and wear safety attire as well as any required protective equipment including safety glasses. Employees must meet hygiene and health requirements to allow them to work in a cGMP environment. The job function routinely works with chemicals, organic solvents and biological samples, and may on occasion require work with caustic chemicals.Application Information:
Croda recognizes employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans. This Organization Participates in E-Verify.

Company Name: Croda

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