Manufacturing Technician/Associate

Corden Pharma Colorado• Boulder, CO, US, CO

3h•$26 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

CORDENPHARMA IS A LEADING FULL-SERVICE CONTRACT DEVELOPMENT AND MANUFACTURING ORGANIZATION (CDMO) SPECIALIZING IN ACTIVE PHARMACEUTICAL INGREDIENTS (APIS), EXCIPIENTS, DRUG PRODUCTS (DPS), AND PACKAGING. WITH AROUND 3,000 EMPLOYEES WORLDWIDE, WE HELP PHARMACEUTICAL, AND BIOTECH COMPANIES MANUFACTURE MEDICINES WITH THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF IMPROVING PEOPLE’S LIVES. OUR NETWORK, SPANNING EUROPE AND THE U.S., PROVIDES FLEXIBLE AND SPECIALIZED SOLUTIONS ACROSS SIX TECHNOLOGY PLATFORMS: PEPTIDES, LIPIDS & CARBOHYDRATES, INJECTABLES, HIGHLY POTENT & ONCOLOGY, SMALL MOLECULES, AND OLIGONUCLEOTIDES. WE STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE IN SUPPORTING THIS NETWORK AND ARE COMMITTED TO DELIVERING THE HIGHEST QUALITY PRODUCTS FOR PATIENT WELL-BEING. OUR PEOPLE VISION: WE STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE. WE SHARE OUR PASSION. TOGETHER, WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN PATIENTS' LIVES. WE ARE HIRING FOR AN SEPTEMBER 14TH START DATE. 8-10 WEEK PAID TRAINING PROGRAM, MON - THU, 10-HOUR DAY SHIFTS WITH REQUIRED DAILY ATTENDANCE AND OPPORTUNITY FOR PAY INCREASE UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION. We are a 24-7 manufacturing operation. Shift placement after training is based on business need; must be willing to work days or nights as required. Night shift receives 18% shift premium, in addition to base pay. SUMMARY: The Manufacturing Technician/Associate is responsible for the safe manufacture of pharmaceutical intermediates and APIs within one of the Corden Pharma Colorado Manufacturing Centers of Excellence. The Technician performs various unit operations on raw materials and intermediates according to written manufacturing procedures and SOPs. The Technician is familiar with hands-on operation of manufacturing process equipment and material handling. The Technician prepares equipment for maintenance and maintains a consistent high level of housekeeping. The Technician displays initiative in completing assigned tasks, the ability to think ahead to prepare for the next steps in processing; and displays a high level of attention to detail and accuracy in their work.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
3 months related experience and/or training
Ability to read and interpret technical documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to contribute to meetings and work effectively with others.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and round accurately in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability accurately to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to understand the metric system.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Interpret data and troubleshoot processes based on available data and process performance.
Knowledge of chemical processing
Ability to learn and retain technical concepts through observation, discussion, and in-field practice
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude - industry related
Strong computer, math, reading, and comprehension skills
Dependable and reliable work ethic; willing to accept increased responsibility
Ability to learn and demonstrate safety and regulatory compliance practices appropriate to assigned tasks
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
Highly motivated – demonstrates initiative
Ability to troubleshoot
High attention to detail
Ability to work independently, as well as working within a team
Detailed knowledge of plant equipment and infrastructure systems
Performs a necessary function on the Corden Pharma Colorado Emergency Brigade
Manual dexterity with knowledge and ability to work with construction and demolition equipment; to include the potential to operate hand and power tools of all types

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or Associates Degree a plus
forklift certification is a plus

Responsibilities

Establishes and maintains strong, transparent, and effective day-to-day working relationships between Manufacturing, Maintenance & Facilities, R&D, internal support, regulatory groups, and CPC customers related to assigned duties
Work closely with fellow crew members, supervision, and support groups to safely achieve manufacturing goals
Demonstrate progressive understanding of plant equipment, plant infrastructure systems, and chemical processing principles in one or more CPC Centers of Excellence
Thoroughly follows written procedures; accurately and completely documents operations as executed according to cGMP and Corden Pharma Colorado SOPs
Double checks the work of other operators
Demonstrates the ability to set up and perform operations properly and efficiently, along with understanding computer systems (DCS, LIMS, etc.) related to standard operations in the area
Receives Emergency Brigade training and participates in the brigade as hazmat technical, firefighter, and first aid responder, including EMT and/or full emergency brigade member
Trained in First Aid/CPR
Respond as appropriate to plant upset and/or emergency situations as a brigade member
Demonstrate ability to detect and respond to potential hazards and/or emergency situations in daily operations
Attends all required GMP training sessions and displays an understanding of current Corden GMP, SOPs, and Chemical Operator Training Program
Adheres to housekeeping and safety practices; participates in safety programs offered through the organization
Responsible for properly managing the generation and accumulation of hazardous and non-hazardous waste, and monitors plant environmental systems
Perform training sessions for subordinate/peers within the work environment to accurately meet production needs and timing
Read and comprehend safety rules and instructions in the use of maintenance, in the use of shop tools and equipment, and in methods and procedures in mechanical drawing and layout work
Activities may include structural demolition of buildings and equipment with focus on dismantling and salvage

Benefits

401(k) matching - Corden Pharma will contribute 100% of the first 6% - 100% vested after 2 years of service
Accident Plan
Critical Illness
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Account
Health Insurance PPO/HSA
Hospital Indemnity Plan
ID Theft
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness Program
Vacation – Three Weeks 1st Year
Vision Insurance