Process Technician I (Chemical Operator) - 2nd shift (3:00-11:30pm)

Cambrex

High Point, North Carolina

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time

SKILLS

Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API), Application Programming Interface (API), Check Processing, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), Documentation, Drug Manufacturing, Environmental Chemistry, Forklift, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Hazard Analysis, Hazardous Materials Clean-Up, Hazardous Materials/Substances, High School Diploma, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Organizational Skills, Pilot Plant, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Production Schedule, Production Support, Quality Engineering, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Safety/Work Safety, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Player, Writing Skills

LOCATION

High Point, North Carolina

POSTED

6 days ago

Overview:

The Process Technician I supports the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in a cGMP-regulated environment at the Cambrex High Point site. This entry-level role is responsible for executing batch operations, monitoring equipment and processes, and maintaining accurate documentation in accordance with standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements. Working as part of a highly collaborative production team, the Process Technician I contributes to safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing while gaining hands-on experience with chemical processing, equipment operation, and GMP compliance.

Responsibilities:

Execute batch manufacturing operations in accordance with approved batch records, SOPs, and cGMP requirements
Operate, monitor, and clean process equipment (e.g., reactors, filters, dryers) to support API production
Accurately document all manufacturing activities, observations, and data in real time following GDP (Good Documentation Practices)
Follow safety protocols and wear appropriate PPE to maintain a safe working environment; identify and report hazards or unsafe conditions
Support material handling activities, including charging raw materials and transferring intermediates and finished products
Assist in equipment setup, line clearances, and changeovers to support production schedules
Perform in-process checks and sampling as required to ensure product quality and process consistency
Collaborate with team members, supervisors, and cross-functional partners (e.g., Quality, Engineering) to resolve issues and maintain workflow
Participate in deviations, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives as needed
Maintain a clean and organized production area in compliance with cGMP standards
Recognize, properly handle, and ensure compliant storage and disposal of hazardous materials in accordance with site procedures and regulatory requirements

Qualifications / Skills::

Hazardous materials handling experience: flammable liquids, compressed gases, toxic solids.
Writing skills for procedures and reports.
Basic chemical processing skills: weighing, calculations, GMP documentation, vacuum and pressure operations
Forklift and other basic material handling experience

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED required
1–3 years of experience in a GMP chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing or pilot plant environment preferred
3–5 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing environment preferred

About the Company

Cambrex

Cambrex is an innovative life sciences company with a refreshingly human approach. Driven by passion, our pharmaceutical products, expertise and technologies accelerate our customers’ small molecule therapeutics into markets across the world.

With over 35 years of active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) development and manufacturing expertise, a growing team of more than 1,200 experts and a strong presence in the USA and Europe, we are tried and trusted across branded and generic API markets.

COMPANY SIZE

1,000 to 1,499 employees

INDUSTRY

Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals

FOUNDED

1981

WEBSITE

http://www.cambrex.com