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Reaction Operator Jobs in Philadelphia, PA (NOW HIRING)

UPerio USA, LLC

Tower Crane Operator

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

Possess depth perception, manual dexterity and reaction time without tendencies to dizziness or ... Operators often work long hours with limited breaks and may experience periods of isolation. Duties ...

AIRCO

Sr. Development Engineer

New Britain, PA · On-site

$101K - $139K/yr

Develop and maintain first-principles process simulations and mechanistic models for reaction ... A team of engineers, scientists, operators, builders, and innovators working on hard problems with ...

AIRCO

Sr. Development Engineer

New Britain, PA · On-site

$101K - $139K/yr

Strong grounding in thermodynamics, reaction engineering, and separation fundamentals ... A team of engineers, scientists, operators, builders, and innovators working on hard problems with ...

AIRCO

Sr. Development Engineer

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$105K - $144K/yr

Strong grounding in thermodynamics, reaction engineering, and separation fundamentals ... A team of engineers, scientists, operators, builders, and innovators working on hard problems with ...

Coty

MPS Intern

Cedar Brook, NJ · On-site

$15.25 - $19.75/hr

... Operating Strategies) * Manage urgencies with Production/Quality/ Materials team and Logistics to ensure prompt reaction and/or to prevent potential missed net revenue. * Adjust production plan based ...

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Robotic Service Tech - Laboratory

Trenton, NJ · On-site

MDL specializes and performs Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) with a larger menu of testing ... L.C Standard Operating Procedures Manual for all robotic instrumentation * Maintain documentation ...

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Robotic Service Tech - Laboratory

Trenton, NJ · On-site

MDL specializes and performs Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) with a larger menu of testing ... L.C Standard Operating Procedures Manual for all robotic instrumentation * Maintain documentation ...

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Robotic Service Tech - Laboratory

Trenton, NJ · On-site

MDL specializes and performs Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) with a larger menu of testing ... L.C Standard Operating Procedures Manual for all robotic instrumentation * Maintain documentation ...

Frontage Laboratories

Principal Scientist

Exton, PA · On-site

... operating over 25 state-of-the-art laboratories across the US, Canada, and China, growing ... induction, reaction phenotyping, enzyme kinetics, plasma protein binding, blood-to-plasma ...

Frontage-Laboratories

Principal Scientist

Exton, PA · On-site

$120 - $160/hr

... operating over 25 state-of-the-art laboratories across the US, Canada, and China, growing ... induction, reaction phenotyping, enzyme kinetics, plasma protein binding, blood-to-plasma ...

PIP Global

Chemical Engineer

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

Define process windows and operating envelopes for new materials * Lead plant trials, validation ... Working knowledge of: * Heat transfer, mass transfer, and reaction kinetics as applied to ...

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How much do reaction operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for reaction operator in Philadelphia, PA is $21.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.41 and $23.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Reaction Operator vs Chemical Plant Operator?

AspectReaction OperatorChemical Plant Operator
CredentialsHigh school diploma, safety training, sometimes certificationsHigh school diploma, safety training, certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentProcessing units, chemical reactors, controlled environmentsProcessing plants, chemical manufacturing facilities
Industry UsageSpecific to chemical reactions and processesBroader chemical manufacturing and processing
Job FocusMonitoring and controlling chemical reactionsOverseeing entire production processes

Reaction Operators focus on managing chemical reactions within reactors, ensuring safety and efficiency. Chemical Plant Operators oversee overall plant operations, including multiple processes. While both roles require safety training and similar certifications, Reaction Operators specialize in reaction control, whereas Chemical Plant Operators handle broader plant functions.

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Infographic showing various Reaction Operator job openings in Philadelphia, PA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 46% Full Time, 52% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,384 per year, or $21.3 per hour.

Prepolymer LF Production Operator

COIM USA INC.

West Deptford, NJ • On-site

$16.25 - $19.75/hr

Full-time

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Job description

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

General

  • Must possess good working knowledge of plant equipment in the assigned production unit.
  • Must possess good understanding of the operation and processes in the assigned production unit.
  • Must understand the full work flow of the unit, from a supply chain prospective, to the manufacturing of batches and troubleshooting of equipment and sequences.
  • Must understand and follow all safety and operating procedures.
  • Maintains daily logs and records as instructed.
  • Assists in training newer operators.
  • Must show understanding of PID/PFD of assigned production unit.
  • Must understand basic chemistry for products made in assigned production unit.
  • Maintains plant cleanliness to Coim's housekeeping standards.
  • Recognizes and documents "abnormal" operating conditions with proper response including immediate notification of supervision.
  • Perform physical Cycle Count.
  • Dispose of empty used containers and waste containers
  • Use of hand tools to dissassemble/reassemble equipment for the purpose of troubleshooting and minor repairs.

Raw materials

  • Must show proficiency in Navision navigation and RM receipt transactions.
  • Unload bulk raw materials and intermediates from trucks to storage or packages.
  • Proper operation of transfer controls, PLC systems, pneumatic, and electrical equipment for the offloading of raw materials.
  • Sampling of incoming raw materials.
  • Identifications and preparation of re-work and partial containers in ovens for upcoming batches.

Charge Reactors

  • Possess good working knowledge of batch-calc and PLC, including log page and recipe pages entries for tracking of raw material and packing procedures.
  • Load raw material in the polyol blend tank and product tank through PLC, Drums or totes.
  • Full knowledge of the PLC to start reactor loading, from the preparation of raw materials, to the reaction and distillation.
  • Perform Navision transactions through Production Orders to consume raw materials used in the batch
  • Using the proper check list to track raw material charges.
  • Good knowledge of distillation process and adjustments of parameters.

Reactions

  • Setting parameters on the PLC for the batch.
  • Good knowledge and reading of batchcalc operations.
  • Monitoring PLC and reactor parameters and status.
  • Judge and perform adjustment to the batch.
  • Reading batchcalc to determinate and add re-work or partials to the batch.
  • Make adjustments based on Bottoms sample results (Adjusting temperature or vacuum and troubleshooting results)
  • Identify "abnormal" reaction trends and interface with management to solve problems in short and long term basis.

Finish Good

  • Reading batch and operating instructions associated for the preparation of packaging of finished products.
  • Retaining sample for package and product tanks.
  • Full understanding and usage of the SCADA PLC in order to start up package.
  • Re-package finish good for customer's shipments.
  • Check of the theoretical yield from the actual yield of the batches and investigate discrepancy.
  • Proper preparation of package material (labels, tight the bung and cap, clean drums and pails) and store it in the proper building.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Safety

  • Attend all company sponsored safety training programs.
  • Follow Environmental and Hygiene procedures and roles.
  • Promote safety behavior and initiatives proactively

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