Process Operator - 1st Shift Solvent Recovery

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.

Position Summary

Our Process Operator is responsible for safely performing 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 workloads.
• 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 personal protective equipment as required

Schedule: 1st shift: 6 am- 6 pm. Wednesday, Thursday and every other weekend

WHY JOIN SPL?

Our employees are our success! We recruit motivated people, recognize their contributions, and support their development to reach their full potential.

Perks include: competitive compensation; excellent benefits package - including Medical, Dental and Vision on Day 1; Life and AD&D Insurance, and Short and Long-term Disability; Health and Flexible Saving Account options; Employee Assistance Program, generous vacation; paid Holidays; 401k; advancement opportunities; team-oriented environment; community involvement; company events and more!

SPL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other status protected by applicable local, state or federal law.

SPL, a Hepalink Company, creates the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Heparin Sodium USP, Pancreatin USP, and Pancrelipase USP. We serve the pharmaceutical, veterinary, and food industries globally. We specialize in cGMP biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Within the still-young biopharmaceutical industry, we are among a small group of companies with an established track record in efficient process development, analytical testing, quality assurance, and regulatory support required to provide our customers with cGMP compliant APIs at all phases of clinical development, straight through to commercial launch.