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Chemical Lab Operator

PCI
New Brunswick, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 7/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/8/2026

Chemical Lab Operator

5 to 15 years of recent chemical operations experience, ideally in chemical or non-pharmaceutical plant operations; or as a plant maintenance mechanic with electronic/controls skills

Responsibilities include:

* Operates laboratory and production equipment including reactors, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, filtration systems, analytical instruments, and safety/containment equipment. Handles routine testing, measurement, and documentation while maintaining safe and compliant lab conditions.

* Perform testing of products
* Operate PLC control panels
* Hands-on assembly/disassembly of equipment
* Experienced in operation of process units
* Responsible for independently running equipment
* Record and analyze data from process runs.
* Set up controls for recording of data on PLC and other data recording devices.
* Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on lab equipment.
* Accurately weigh and ensure that the correct ingredients are used as indicated in the manufacturing order
* Maintain good written, verbal communication with management, engineers and mechanics
* Follow all company safety policies, good manufacturing practices and maintain good hygiene
* Work with reactors, pumps, filter press, spray dryers, GMP etc.

* Over Time

Experience: 5-10 years recent chemical operations experience, ideally in chemical plant operations; or as a plant maintenance mechanic with electronic/controls skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Experience:

  • chemical operator: 5 years (Required)
  • gas flows and temperature: 1 year (Required)
  • PLC controls : 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $33

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