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Production Technician L1 Min

Rensselaer, NYOnsiteFull Timel1$29–$29 /hrPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • High School diploma
  • Advanced math skills
  • FDA manufacturing guidelines
  • Communication skills
  • 50 lbs lifting

Nice to have

  • Prior chemical experience

Role summary

Curia is seeking a Production Technician L1 Min to join their team in Rensselaer, NY. This role involves weighing chemicals and preparing solutions for pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing. The technician will be trained on safety procedures, chemical terminology, plant documentation, and various production processes. Responsibilities include adhering to GMP guidelines, performing tasks safely, and contributing to product quality improvements. The position requires a high school diploma, advanced math skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. A willingness to work a night shift (6:30 PM - 6:30 AM) is necessary. Preferred qualifications include a degree and prior chemical experience.

Production Technician in Rensselaer, NY

We provide global contract research and manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. 

The Production Technician is an integral part of the team, contributing to our success by weighing out chemicals and preparing various types of solutions for use in process.

Join our talented workforce, where a commitment to excellence and a customer focused attitude is everything. We pursue excellence because our work has the power to improve patients’ lives with the pharmaceuticals we develop and manufacture. 

We proudly offer

  • Generous benefit options 
  • Paid training, vacation and holidays 
  • Career advancement opportunities 
  • Education reimbursement
  • 401k program
  • And more! 

In this role, you will:

  • Complete training's; Building specific safety, Document training on SOP review, Production Technician Core Competency in the Learning Management System, Site safety and emergency notification and response procedures. 

  • Learn and understand common chemical terminology; Reflux, Distillation, Azeptrope, Separations, pH, ML’s, Filtration, Melting Point, Flash point, Vapor Pressure, Density, Boiling Point, Filter Press and Filtrate.

  • Read, understand and interpret Material Safety Data Sheets.

  • Understand and maintain plant documentation; Batch Records, Cleaning Protocols, Equipment Use Logs, Equipment Status Tags and Labeling systems/Label generation.

  • Learn how to; properly weigh and scale operations, review batch records, inspect equipment, drum and package material, understand purging, follow labeling procedures, Read and understand sampling and analytical report forms, Use, clean and reset Niagara ceramic and Furan box filters, calibrate ph meters, set up and charge reactors, understand the scrubber operation and recharging, exercise proper grounding practices, control intermediates, accept raw materials, control finished products, use HHT’s and bar code system, conduct pressure filter operation, set up rectors for reflux, distillation and azeotrope, use and understand pumps, use TCM’s, use manual jacket services for reactor heating and cooling, proficiently document

  • Follow our dress code and personal protective equipment SOP 

  • Perform all duties safely in accordance with; Rensselaer Safety Program, guidelines outlined by Good Manufacturing Practices for active pharmaceutical intermediates, Rensselaer Environmental Program.

  • Learn the buildings process and recommend and implement methods to increase the quality of products and/or service.

  • Participate in self-development activities.

  • Perform other related duties as may be reasonably assigned in the course of business.

 Qualifications and background to be successful in this role: 

Required 

  • Willingness to work a 6:30 PM - 6:30 AM or a 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM shift-this position is for the 6:30 PM – 6:30 AM shift.

  • Willingness to train on Days or nights

  • High School diploma or equivalent

  • Must be able to lift maximum of 50 lbs

  • Advanced math skills

  • Ability to follow FDA manufacturing guidelines

  • Communication skills

Preferred

  • Knowledge and understanding of plant documentation such as batch records, cleaning protocols, equipment use logs, equipment status tags, and labeling systems/label generation

  • Associates or Bachelor's degree

  • Prior chemical experience

Pay Range: $28.60 per hour

Education, experience, location and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at Curia, in any form without a valid, signed search agreement by an authorized signatory in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Curia. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Curia because of the unsolicited referral.

All interested applicants must apply online. Please be aware of scammers. Curia will only send offer letters and requests for sensitive personal information from a curiaglobal.com email address. Curia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Curia is an E-Verify employer.

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