Chemical operator

The Opportunity :

Avantor is looking for a dedicated and eager Senior Chemical Manufacturing Operator to monitor quality of products and raw materials, read simple blueprints, perform simple routine maintenance and cleaning, determine and correct minor machine malfunctions.

May train less experienced peers.

This role will be a direct hire, full-time position based out of our Bakersfield, CA facility. If you have relevant experience and looking to lead a great team - let's talk!

The team

As a member of Avantor's Biomaterials Manufacturing Operations team, the Senior Chemical Manufacturing Operator helps support NuSil Silicone Technology along with other teams aligned with proprietary research, products and materials.

What we're looking for

Education : High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree in a life science or engineering discipline preferred

Experience : Minimum of 3 years prior experience in a cGMP manufacturing along with general understanding of semi-automated and / or automated equipment and experience working in multiple production areas a plus

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Trainer

HAZMAT

Basic computer skills (MS Office)

How you will thrive and create an impact

Under moderate supervision, the Senior Chemical Manufacturing Operator will use various hand and power tools and operates equipment which may include jigs, dies, fixtures, templates, punch presses, riveting machines, circular shears, and drill presses in order to cut, file, adjust, punch, ream, rivet, form, and / or assemble.

Fit, align, calibrate, and adjust parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product requirements.

Perform manufacturing and assembly of products in accordance to written production records while observing appropriate safety guidelines.

Assist with production scheduling.

Required to review and recommend change to technical documentation, including batch records, WI's and SOP's.

Operate semi-automated and automated manufacturing equipment.

Weigh, measure, blend and check liquid and chemical raw materials to assure batches manufactured contain proper materials and quantities.

Maintain proper production records to follow requirements (ISO 9001 : 2000, SOP's and Work Instructions).

Properly operate chemical operating equipment, including centrifuge systems, evaporation equipment, reactors, heating and chilling systems, drying systems, transfer pumps, blenders / mixers and conveying equipment with proficiency, including the cleaning and upkeep of equipment.

Understanding of advance chemical processes from start to finish.

Properly operate material monitoring devices, including pH systems, refractometers and weighing systems, including calibration, cleaning and upkeep.

Properly use safety and environmental control systems, including dust collection and scrubbing devices to ensure proper operation, including cleaning and upkeep.

Maintain equipment and rooms in proper operating condition by following daily cleaning requirements.

Perform activities in controlled environment, while assuring the use of appropriate PPE equipment.

Perform in-process testing to assure batches meet specifications.

Train associates and evaluate progress on operation of equipment and chemical processes, including safety procedures and proper handling of materials.

Disclaimer :

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.

They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000 associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle.

It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success.

At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency :

$42,000.00 - $70,000.00

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement :

We are an Equal Employment / Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state / province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.

com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Equal Employment Opportunity is THE LAW Poster , EEO is the Law Poster Supplement , and Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision .

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By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions.

Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

Last updated : 2024-02-27