Sr. Chemical Process Engineer

CordenPharma International; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

CordenPharma is seeking a Sr. Chemical Process Engineer in Boulder, CO to lead development and scale-up for complex APIs and small molecules. You will design processes, optimize yields, and drive technology transfers from lab to production scale while working with manufacturing and QA teams.

The role emphasizes project leadership, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement to support pharma manufacturing across multiple platforms.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical Engineering and 7+ years of process engineering in pharma or fine chemicals.
• Strong knowledge of scale-up, unit operations, and safe production of APIs.
• Experience with process development at lab scale and tech transfer.
• Familiarity with FDA cGMP, EPA, OSHA, and PSM regulatory requirements.
• Ability to lead projects, develop plans, and optimize yields and cycle times.

Responsibilities

• Lead process development and scale-up for complex small molecules, peptides, and APIs.
• Own technology transfers and pilot-to-commercial scale implementations.
• Develop SOPs, process models, and PSI packages for manufacturing.
• Provide day-to-day support to manufacturing with troubleshooting and improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to reduce cost and improve quality.

Skills

Scale-up operations

Process development

Technology transfer

Process validation

Regulatory compliance

Troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

Project leadership

Process optimization

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Batch+

Statistical software

Chemical engineering simulation software

Job description

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Sr. Chemical Process Engineer

Regular Full-Time Professional Boulder, CO, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1840

Salary Range: $101,000.00 To $126,000.00 Annually

CordenPharma is a leading full-service contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, and pharmaceuticals Drug Products (DP) and packaging capabilities with > 2,600 employees across the world. Our services enable pharmaceutical and biotech companies to manufacture medicines with the ultimate goal of improving people’s lives.

Our network in Europe and the U.S. offers flexible and specialized solutions across five technology platforms: Peptides, Lipids, & Carbohydrates; Injectables; Highly Potent & Oncology; and Small Molecules. We strive for excellence in supporting this network and are committed to providing the highest quality products for the well-being of patients.

SUMMARY

Chemical Process Engineer targeting complex small molecules, peptides, and highly actives for active pharmaceutical ingredients. Performs research and development activities for the purpose of designing/improving a process or technology. And provides process engineering support for manufacturing processes in assigned group, or plant, through proactive problem prevention and troubleshooting, as well as identifying and implementing process improvements. Provides leadership and project management to work groups on large scale projects and technology transfers.

ESSENTIALDUTIESAND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Knowledge of plant scale unit operations, scale-up, and plant design considerations, especially as they apply to the production of APIs
• Broad understanding of chemical reactivity, potential exotherms, cross-reactivity, side products, and waste streams
• Evaluating new process fits into manufacturing, having good understanding of process fit issues – safety factors, standard cost, equipment, chemistry, and unit operations
• Performing process development at the lab scale, concentrating on key scale-up parameters to scale up from kilo-scale to full production scale
• Supporting manufacturing through authoring operating procedures, SOPs, guidelines, PSI packages, developing process models, and assembling technology transfer packages
• Participating in or leading technology transfer from one manufacturing site to another; developing and implementing innovative process scale-up technologies.
• Performing process validation on an API process.
• Knowledge and application of QEH&S regulatory compliance principles related to chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing, including FDA, cGMPs, EPA, OSHA, and PSM requirements
• Position may require day-to-day support to manufacturing and process development, at times requiring attention outside of the normal work hours. Support includes troubleshooting and continuous improvement of equipment and processes, as well as participation in change control, deviations, and investigations
• Identifying, evaluating, developing, and implementing process improvements and optimization that reduce costs; improve yield, cycle times and product quality; resolve or prevent environmental, health and safety impacts; reduce down time; improve process consistency; and improve process robustness
• Developing and implementing detailed plans for projects, including successful technology transfers, and implementing processes into pilot and commercial-scale facilities, providing leadership and technical project management

LEADERSHIP & BUDGETRESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no direct reports but is responsible for providing leadership for continuous improvement of processes. Periodic assignments of significant responsibility levels for large projects and technology transfers.

SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Every individual is personally responsible for the safety and environmental aspects of his or her activities in the workplace. Each employee is expected to perform their job duties in a safe manner utilizing all their knowledge, training, ability, and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

A BS in Chemical Engineering and 7 years of demonstrated success in process engineering in a Pharmaceutical or Fine Chemicals Manufacturing environment.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; work with hands; reach above shoulder height; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, low levels of toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Ability to understand and apply statistical design of experiments and draw sound conclusions from the results; uses results when solving problems, or proposing improvements
• Computer skills, In the areas of: Microsoft Office Products – Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Batch +, statistical analysis programs; and chemical engineering simulation software
• Regularly seeks out new learning opportunities beyond basic skills that can result in innovative approaches to technical issues
• Demonstrates clear understanding of technical issues and the requirements of a viable manufacturing process; has demonstrated independent support on multiple (not necessarily simultaneous) processes
• Identifies areas where change/continuous improvement is beneficial to the business, and successfully defends and implements projects
• Assumes reasonable risk in trying out new, self-generated ideas
• Takes initiative in setting own goals and work plan
• Generates and advocates new ideas and concepts and initiatives that are sometimes innovative and cutting edge; and understands their importance to the success of the business
• Evaluates projects using sound technical and business judgment, understanding the effects of assumptions
• Familiar with Corden PTCs business goals and strategy; shows understanding of Corden’s role and contribution to overall business
• Seeks opportunities to present work, for example, routinely makes progress reports to manufacturing management team, at times requires coaching or review for presentations to upper management
• Communicates effectively in writing and verbally within and across departments and to site management; updates are clear, selective, and effective
• Is aware of other projects and processes at Corden, and routinely offers assistance in areas where their expertise can be beneficial
• Leads teams in the development, transfer, troubleshooting, and improvement of chemical processes; leads teams to implement capital projects of medium to large size
• Demonstrates skills in negotiation and influencing others

SALARY

Actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

BENEFITS

• 401(k) matching - Corden Pharma will contribute 100% of the first 6% - 100% vested after 2 years of service
• Critical Illness
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Insurance PPO/HSA
• Hospital Indemnity Plan
• ID Theft
• Life Insurance
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Corden Pharma provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Corden Pharma embraces fair hiring practices.

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