Senior Technician II, Manufacturing - Wayne, PA

Senior Technician II, Manufacturing\n\nWayne, PA\n\nThe Senior Technician II, Manufacturing performs a wide variety of operations. The primary responsibility is in performing hands-on synthesis of dsm-firmenich Biomedical products in accordance with the dsm-firmenich Quality System and established operating procedures. Executes and coordinates activities independently, takes ownership of all activities and processes assigned.\n\nKey Responsbilities:\n\n * Process specialist, fully trained on majority of processes and with strong knowledge content of chemical interactions and processes.\n * Perform the hands-on synthesis of dsm-firmenich Biomedical products according to the dsm-firmenich Quality System and established Standard Operating Procedures of dsm-firmenich.\n * Responsible for making sure that all required raw materials for the product to be made are available and released for use.\n * Responsible for dispensing the required raw materials for the synthesis and making sure that the reactor and ancillary equipment are clean and ready for use.\n * Responsible for sampling and in-process monitoring of the synthesis. Must be able to interpret the analytical test result during the synthesis.\n * Responsible for accurately following the procedures and data recording that is required on the Production Document.\n * Responsible for documenting any production variation when it occurs during any operation. Must be able to write a variance report.\n * Responsible for revising current SOP when needed.\n * Provides ongoing support of production scale-up and developmental work.\n * Provide training to other Production Technicians.\n * Maintain labor posting and timekeeping requirements in designated system on a daily basis.\n * Adhere to dsm-firmenich Quality System procedures and the ISO 9001and ISO 13485 standards.\n * Responsible for recording all raw materials used in the Material Log Sheet in the warehouse.\n * Responsible for the routine repair and preventive maintenance for manufacturing equipment.\n * Performs cleaning on production equipment as required.\n * Responsible for handling and proper disposal of Hazardous Waste and Non-hazardous wastes in accordance with safety protocols.\n * Responsible for setting up equipment for production. \n * As assigned and properly trained; perform a combination of tasks necessary to ensure hazardous materials are properly handled, classified and stored. Perform duties necessary to characterize and profile waste in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. This includes:\n * Characterize waste and apply proper waste codes and labels\n * Review manifests for any off site shipments; assist transporter during shipment of waste\n * Maintain good housekeeping at hazardous material storage areas and perform weekly inspections of these areas.\n * Respond to spills of hazardous material as directed.\n * Responsible for maintaining a good housekeeping in the Manufacturing Area.\n\n\n\nWe Bring:\n\n * A competitive compensation package, with comprehensive health and welfare benefits\n * A place to grow and develop\n * A company that is purpose-led and performance-driven in a corporate culture that values people and planet\n * The opportunity to work on growing brands and build on a strong foundation\n * The chance to make improvements and make an impact on the business\n\n\n\nYou Bring:\n\n * HS Graduate. AA or BS Degree in Chemistry or related field preferred.\n * 6+ years relevant experience in a chemical or industrial manufacturing facility/plant.\n * Demonstrates full working knowledge of job/position responsibilities, procedures, practices.\n * Requires general understanding of purpose and operations outside own work area.\n * Ability to work independently and with a team. \n * Effective communication skills both written and oral.\n * Ability to work with basic chemical laboratory apparatus and weighing and dispensing of chemicals.\n * Must possess basic understanding of chemical safety and hygiene.\n * Good documentation skills required.\n * Aptitude and ability to follow written technical instructions.\n * Ability to lift and handle weights up to 50 pounds\n * Previous experience driving a forklift desirable.\n * Punctual, self-starter, dependable and detail-oriented.\n * Proficient using MS Word, Excel and Outlook\n\n\n\nThe salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant\u2019s job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. \n\nIn addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.\n\nAbout dsm-firmenich\n\nAt dsm-firmenich, we don\u2019t just meet expectations \u2013 we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life. From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions \u2013 every single day. Whether it\u2019s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that\u2019s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere. And while you\u2019re making a difference, we\u2019ll make sure you\u2019re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture thatlifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They\u2019re essential to our future. Because realprogress only happens when we go beyond, together.\n\nInclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement\n\nAt dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work \u2013 and that\u2019s exactly the kind of culture we\u2019re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has thechanceto grow, contribute, and feel they belong. We\u2019re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we\u2019re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive aspossible. From inclusive language anddiverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we\u2019re committed to reflecting the world we serve. We welcome candidates fromall backgrounds \u2014 no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you. And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we\u2019re here to help \u2013 just let us know what you need, and we\u2019ll do everything we can to make it work.\n\nAgency statement\n\nWe\u2019re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you\u2019re applying as an individual, we\u2019d love to hear from you. We\u2019re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.\n