Pilot Plant Technician - Rensselaer, NY

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If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps.brUnless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.brbrJob DescriptionbrPilot Plant Technician in Rensselaer, NY (12 Hour Night Shift)brbrCuria provides global contract research and manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.brbrThe Pilot Plant Technician is an integral part of the Curia team, contributing to our success in supporting new product and existing product development within the Research Development department by working to manufacture products within a safe GMP environment. brbrJoin 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. brbrWe proudly offerbrbrGenerous benefit options brPaid training, vacation and holidays (eligible first day of employment) brCareer advancement opportunities (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)brEducation reimbursementbr401k programbrLearning platformbrAnd more! brIn this role you will:brbrComplete 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. brLearn and understand common chemical terminology; Reflux, Distillation, Azeotrope, Separations, pH, ML’s, Filtration, Melting Point, Flash point, Vapor Pressure, Density, Boiling Point, Filter Press and Filtrate.brRead, understand and interpret Material Safety Data Sheets.brLearn to understand and maintain plant documentation; Batch Records, Cleaning Protocols, Equipment Use Logs, Equipment Status Tags and Labeling systems/Label generation.brLearn to operate equipment and machinery to support production processes as described in production batch records.brPerform all duties safely in accordance with; Curia-Rensselaer Safety Program, guidelines outlined by Good Manufacturing Practices for active pharmaceutical intermediates, Curia-Rensselaer Environmental Program.brBe proactive in assuming responsibilities that enable the building to function more effectively such as maintaining excellent housekeeping, initiating maintenance requests to repair faulty equipment, assisting in casual maintenance, and effectively preparing for new production in the building.brAssisting development chemists as necessary in preparing for product startups both in the laboratory and in the building.brLearn to operate the various reactors, filters and dryers located within the building. Additionally, the technician will be learn to operate all support systems within the building such as the distilled water system, deionized water system, breathing air system, scrubbers, vacuum systems, etc. as needed to perform assignments.brRecommend and implement methods to increase the quality of products and/or services.brParticipate in self-development activities.brExhibit safety awareness and safe work practices.brPerform other related duties as may be reasonably assigned in the course of business. br /divh3Job Category/h3divTechnician/divh3Minimum Education Required/h3divHigh School/GED/divh3City*/h3divRensselaer/divh3Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities/h3divualifications:brbrWillingness to work a 7 PM -7 AM or a 7 AM - 7 PM shift-this position is for the 7 PM – 7 AM shift.brWillingness to train on Days or nightsbrHigh School diploma or equivalent.brMust be able to lift maximum of 50lbsbrAdvanced math skillsbrAbility to follow FDA manufacturing guidelinesbrCommunication skillsbrPreferredbrbrAssociates Degree in a technical discipline such as science or engineering is a plus.                               br Physical Demands:brbrThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.brbrWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Incumbent may be required to obtain/qualify for and maintain the clearance to wear a respirator at a “class B” level or above following OSHA mandated guidelines.brbrWork Environment:brbrThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.brbrWhile performing the duties of this job:brbrIndividual is in a proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current and exposure to chemicals.brAtmospheric conditions sometimes expose individual to dust, for which protective equipment is available.brIndividual may be required to wear respiratory devices that include but are not limited to: Air Purifying Respirators (APR) which include full-face negative pressure respirators, or Supplied Air Respirators (SAR), which include hooded supplied air respirators.brPay Range:   $28.84/hourbrbrEducation, experience, location and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended./divh3State*/h3divNew York/div/div