• Location: Windsor, Wisconsin
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #3991

Looking to take the next big step in your career with a highly successful specialty chemical manufacturer focused on Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs)? This could be the role you're looking for!

– Fulltime, direct hire Chemical Operator onsite in Windsor, WI 
– 1st shift from Monday-Friday, with flexible hours between 6:30am – 5:00pm
– API/organic chemical synthesis experience ideal
– Compensation for this position is anticipated to be between $25.00 – $30.00 per hour, dependent upon experience.
                        
What You’ll Do:
The Chemical Operator will perform chemical synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Key responsibilities and activities include:

• Show demonstrated success working on multikilogram scale organic chemical syntheses; reactors larger than 100 gallon preferred.
• Work with equipment including 100, 200 and 500 gallon glass-lined chemical reactors, oil heaters, fitzmill grinder, electronic balance, vacuum filters, drying ovens and forklifts.
• Perform steps in chemical reactions in strict conformance with established manufacturing procedures.
• Record accurate reaction notes, making observations throughout the processes.
• Maintain a meticulous work environment, returning all equipment to the appropriate storage location, cleaning all tools, equipment and surroundings after use. Knowledge of 5S practice is preferred.
• Maintain meticulous inventory logs of raw materials and finished product. 
• Conform to applicable safety regulations including the proper handling of chemicals and use of all designated safety equipment and PPE.
• Collect and discard chemical waste in accordance with applicable internal, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Accurately maintain waste and disposal logs.
• Have ability to stand on feet greater than 50% of the day.
• Must complete forklift operator certification training. Must be able to operate a forklift safely.
• Have working knowledge of computers, internet, Adobe PDF, Microsoft Office.
• Obtain, if not already trained, United States EPA RCRA Hazwoper Training.

What You’ll Bring:
 

• An AS or BS in Chemistry or similar life sciences OR a high school diploma and directly applicable experience.
• At least 2 years work experience in a chemical manufacturing setting is required.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to follow detailed instructions and keep records of reactor observations, and effective written and oral communication.
• Ability to work both independently and in a fast-paced team setting.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Individuals in this role must complete a respirator evaluation, as well as comply with Facial Hair policy.