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Reference #: 393858 Site Name: USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence Posted Date: Apr 12 2024

The Compound Chemical Operator will perform manufacturing operations in chemical R&D pilot plants (e.g. operate equipment and processing areas), in order to develop chemical processes and prepare chemical supplies for R&D studies in compliance with safety & quality regulations.

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to support and lead key activities to progress YOUR career.  These responsibilities include some of the following: With minimal supervision, perform manufacturing operations in chemical R&D pilot plants (e.g. operate equipment and processing areas), in order to develop chemical processes and prepare chemical supplies for R&D studies. Assist in the maintenance of chemical R&D pilot plant equipment and processing areas, so that the facilities are in a continual state of readiness. As required, assist in Installation Qualifications, Operational Qualifications, and Process Qualifications in order to keep the pilot plant facilities qualified. Follow operating instructions and maintain accurate records as required to ensure the successful preparation of chemical supplies. Perform all manufacturing operations according to the Safety, Environmental, and GMP guidelines followed by GlaxoSmithKline. Assist in the materials management program within the chemical R&D pilot plants, in order to keep raw material and spare part inventories at their proper levels, to ensure that materials are properly staged and labeled, to ensure that waste is properly disposed, and to ensure that appropriate records are maintained. Suggest improvements to equipment and operating procedures in order to successfully transfer lab-scale processes into the pilot plant facilities. Communicate in an accurate and timely manner with subordinates, peers, and supervisors as required to successfully achieve project goals. Provide training as necessary to less experienced operators. Attend training courses as require Why you? Basic Qualifications: We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: 3+ years experience in the chemical, pharmaceutical, or gas/oil, industry as an operator Ability to work overtime. Ability to work shift work. 1 week 1st/1 week 2nd Ability to lift over fifty pounds. * Ability to move drums weighing 400 to 600 lbs. using the equipment available Preferred Qualifications: If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: Strong mechanical aptitude Self-motivated. * Ability to communicate effectively. * Ability to work independently and as a member of a team with other plant operators, supervisors, chemists, and maintenance personnel. * Excellent knowledge of chemical pilot plant operations, preferably as performed in the pharmaceutical industry, is required. *LI-GSK

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