Join our team as Laboratory Operator/ Production Operator. Become part of a team that prioritizes quality and safety!

As a Laboratory Operator / Production Operator, you will play a crucial role in the production of our intermediates and final product, Vitamin K2. Your responsibilities will include operating production processes, performing simple maintenance, and logging batch protocols. You will also actively participate in our continuous improvement initiatives. Join a team where each member contributes, shares knowledge and supports one another and where everyone values SOPs for a safe and efficient process and prioritize HSE and quality in all our operations.

Responsibilities:

• Daily, hands-on operation of the production, including control of raw material quantities, preparation of solvents, cleaning of production equipment as needed, batch protocols, continuous monitoring of key production parameters, waste management, etc.

• Receipt, registration, sampling, and control of raw materials, intermediates, and final products.

• Labeling and storage of raw materials, intermediates, and final products according to SOPs and batch protocols.

• Planning and implementation of minor preventive maintenance work.

• Contribute to the development of new and/or updated SOPs and other documentation (checklists, logbooks, etc.)

• Ensure that HSE and quality procedures are always followed and complied with.

Candidate Profile:

• Relevant work experience as an operator or laboratory assistant in chemical, pharmaceutical, food, or other laboratory production. Experience with GMP or Food GMP is an advantage.

• Vocational certificate as a process operator / process technician combined with relevant work experience in the chemical industry.

  B.Sc. in chemistry will also be considered.

• Good technical insight (experience with organic chemistry is an advantage), machine understanding, and good IT skills. Automation skills are a plus.

• Good communication skills in English, written and verbal.

Personal Qualities:

• Self-driven

• Responsible, conscientious, structured, and precise.

• Enjoys operational work as well as reporting and documentation.

• Proactive, committed, and adaptable.

• Good collaboration skills.

• Can work both independently and in a team.

We Offer:

• An international, publicly listed (NASDAQ) company with growth ambitions and a strong position in the global market.

• Competitive terms, good insurance schemes, and shared lunch arrangement.

• Good and professional working environment, with an informal atmosphere.

• A well-composed and well-functioning team.

Making The World a Healthier Place!

Balchem Corporation develops, manufactures and markets specialty ingredients that improve and enhance the health and well-being of life on the planet, providing state-of-the-art solutions and the finest quality products for a range of industries worldwide. Our corporate headquarters is located in New Hampton, New York, (Hudson Valley area) and we have a broad network of sales offices, manufacturing sites, and R&D centers, primarily located in the US and Europe. Founded in 1967, Balchem is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ – “BCPC”) with annual revenues over $700 million and a market cap exceeding $4.0 billion. The company consists of three business segments: Human Nutrition & Health; Animal Nutrition & Health; and Specialty Products. Balchem employs over 1,400 people worldwide who are engaged in diverse activities, committed to developing the company into global market leadership positions. To learn more about our dynamic, stable and growing company, visit www.balchem.com