Process Operator- 1st Shift Solvent Recovery
Scientific Protein Laboratories
Summary
Join our team at Scientific Protein Laboratories (SPL), a world leader in biosourced pharmaceuticals, located just outside of Madison, Wisconsin in Waunakee! SPL is an innovative biopharmaceutical leader with unique products and services supporting the pharmaceutical industry globally. For over 40 years, SPL specializes in the development and cGMP compliant manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). SPL has an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Process Operator- Solvent Recovery.
Job description
This position is responsible to safely perform all basic departmental duties, under general supervision, to support Pancreatin, Heparin and CDMO/Scientific Affairs production schedules. Maintain regulatory compliance for all activities. Develop functional knowledge and common mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting/resolving operational problems and disruptions. Gain full understanding of all regulatory/safety issues directly related to the handling and transfer of all departmental associated bulk solvents.
Responsibilities
- Operate all distillation equipment, peptone evaporator, and titration equipment per Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). Follow all SPL safety practices and procedures and use Good Documentation Practices (GDP's). Coordinate all solvent transfers to proper locations and/or storage tanks. Fill tankers with concentrated peptone and pancreatin fat and schedule the dispatching of those tankers with the contract hauler. Perform minor maintenance of equipment as required.
- Adhere to established work schedules in a consistently reliable manner.
- Perform job responsibilities and deliver work products on a dependable and timely basis.
- Recognize potential production problems and hazardous situations and follow proper procedures to correct and/or report the incident/situation.
- Departmental scheduling and daily planning to support production department work-loads.
- Initiate work orders for necessary repairs to equipment. Troubleshoot/resolve moderate to complex operational problems to ensure proper functionality of department and all related equipment.
- Daily inspection of all departmental equipment and work areas to ensure safe operating conditions. Maintain cleanliness of all work areas. Keep all outside work areas free of snow, ice and debris. Also keep all containments free of water.
- Primary contact for contract haulers.
Job Requirements and Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred
Experience: none required, 2 plus years preferred
Ability to use person protective equipment as required
Schedule: 1st shift: 6 am- 6 pm. Wednesday, Thursday and every other weekend
Requirements
- High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred
- Experience: none required, 2 plus years preferred
- Ability to use personal protective equipment as required
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- 401k
- Advancement Opportunities
- Team-oriented Environment
- Community Involvement
- Company Events
Company overview
Scientific Protein Laboratories (SPL) is a leading global supplier of high-quality active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with over four decades of experience in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. Founded in 1976 in Waunakee, Wisconsin, the company specializes in cGMP biopharmaceutical manufacturing and is among the largest commercial suppliers of Heparin Sodium USP, Pancreatin USP, and Pancrelipase USP. SPL serves pharmaceutical, veterinary, and food industries worldwide, operating manufacturing facilities in both Waunakee, Wisconsin and Sioux City, Iowa. The company focuses on extracting, isolating, and purifying naturally-derived materials from animal and plant sources, with particular expertise in porcine-sourced starting materials. As a subsidiary of Shenzhen Hepalink Pharmaceutical since 2014, SPL maintains a strong commitment to regulatory compliance and quality assurance, operating strictly in accordance with FDA's cGMP requirements while providing comprehensive regulatory support to its global customer base.