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Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.
At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career.
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The Solvent Recovery/Tank Farm (SR/TF) Operator is responsible for operating and monitoring equipment pertaining to the Solvent Recovery, Tank Farm, and Cryogenic Recovery systems including distillation and other separation technology, heat transfer, cryogenic services, and bulk offloading and loading. This role will be required to work on shift as the process requires. This position will also participate in the implementation of new equipment and their systems as they come online.
This position reports to the Manager, Solvent Recovery and is part of the Bioprocess Operations Team located in Muskegon, Michigan and will be an on-site role.
What you will do:
Participate in the implementation of new equipment, including operation and the development of new SOP’s. Execute site acceptance testing and transition to normal operation including offloading and loading bulk tank trucks.
Operate, monitor, and maintain chemical process equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant production and reporting process deviations or safety concerns.
Follow company safety policies including PPE usage, lockout/tagout, permit to work, etc. Follow good housekeeping activities, including 5S principles.
Who you are:
High school diploma or GED.
3+ years of manufacturing experience and works well in a cross-functional team and is highly adaptable.
Hands-on experience with mechanical systems, including pumps, valves, or chemical processing equipment.
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
Ability to travel – Prepared to travel to Sweden or regionally for initial training and as necessary.
Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Frequently move, lift, carry, push or pull weights up to 50 pounds unassisted and occasionally lift/move weights greater than 50 pounds with assistance.
Ability to continuously stand or walk as well as frequently climb stairs and ladders; squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, turn, pivot and reach; frequently use fingers or hands to grasp, clamp, move, finer, handle, and feel small objects.
Complete necessary fit tests and wear all required PPE which could include respirator, SCBA, or air hood.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
Experience with chemical processes including distillation or other separation technologies, heat transfer, and/or tank farm fluid handling and distribution is highly preferred.
Experience with operating Distributed Control Systems (DCS) is highly preferred.
Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
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