<p>EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>SUMMARY</p> <p>The Sr. Solvent Recovery Engineer is responsible for performing and managing research, development, and scale-up activities for the purpose of purifying various waste streams. Design a sequence of unit operations to purify waste solvent streams; perform scale-up calculations and equipment sizing to design a large-scale system to meet recycling goals of commercial scale production; work with capitol project engineers to design and build the system; and oversee equipment installation, commissioning, qualification, and startup.</p> <p>The position also works closely with Process Engineers to identify and implement other ways to minimize and optimize current production strategies to reduce overall solvent usage. Provides leadership and project management on the site-wide effort of reducing and recycling solvents.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <p>Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of plant scale unit operations, scale-up, and plant design considerations, especially as they apply to the purification of mixed solvent streams </li><li>Deep understanding of distillation, membrane filtrations, pervaporation, extraction, and other purification techniques commonly employed in waste solvent purification processes </li><li>Experience with appropriate modelling experience and expertise (chemCAD, Dynochem, SuperPro, or others) </li><li>Performing process development at the lab scale, concentrating on key scale-up parameters to scale up from kilo-scale to full production scale based on business cases and feasibility of application in large scale operations. </li><li>Leading all work and overseeing others for project execution from initial concept to implementation including lab demonstration, equipment sizing and design, construction, implementation, optimization, and troubleshooting </li><li>Managing a project, including writing business cases; establishing timelines and critical milestones; resource identification and management; and all stakeholder communication </li><li>Developing and implementing detailed plans for projects, including successful technology transfers and implementing processes into pilot and commercial-scale facilities; and providing leadership and technical project management </li><li>Supporting manufacturing through authoring operating procedures, SOPs, guidelines, and PSI packages; developing process models; and assembling technology transfer packages </li><li>Knowledge and application of QSHE regulatory compliance principles related to chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing, including FDA, cGMPs, EPA, OSHA, and PSM requirements </li><li>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 </li><li>General skills to identifying, evaluating, developing, and implementing process improvements and optimization that reduce costs while maintaining quality and safety standards. </li></ul> <p>LEADERSHIP & BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <p>This position has no direct reports but is responsible for providing leadership for the site wide effort to recycle solvents. And periodic assignments of significant responsibility levels for large projects and technology transfers.</p> <p>SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <p>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.</p> <p>QUALITY RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <p>Corden Pharma Colorado (CPC) is a manufacturer of a variety of pharmaceutical products. In following Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Corden Pharma Colorado manufactures in accordance with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), International Council for Harmonisation Q7 (ICH), and other global regulations as applicable. This is critical as it is our mission to not place patients at risk due to inadequate safety, quality, or efficacy. CPC's Quality Management System, which incorporates cGMP, is designed to deliver this quality objective. Attainment is produced through the requisite participation and commitment of all staff across departments and at all levels within the company.</p> <p>cGMP is the part of Quality Management System ensuring products are consistently produced to accurate quality standards. Adherence to clearly defined procedures, in compliance with the principles of cGMP, is required when performing operations across Corden Pharma Colorado.</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p> <p>EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE</p> <p>A BS in Chemical Engineering with 5 years related experience and/or training in Chemical Manufacturing; or equivalent combination of education and experience.</p> <p>LANGUAGE SKILLS</p> <p>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.</p> <p>MATHEMATICAL SKILLS</p> <p>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.</p> <p>REASONING ABILITY</p> <p>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.</p> <p>CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS</p> <p>None.</p> <p>PHYSICAL DEMANDS</p> <p>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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>WORK ENVIRONMENT</p> <p>The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>CORE COMPETENCIES</p> <p>These are the specific areas of knowledge, skill and ability that are important for successful job performance. They must be job related and consistent with business necessity.</p> <ul> <li>Ability to understand and apply statistical design of experiments and draw sound conclusions from the results; uses results when solving problems, or proposing improvements </li><li>Computer skills, in the areas of: Microsoft Office Products - Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Batch +, statistical analysis programs; and chemical engineering simulation software </li><li>Regularly seeks out new learning opportunities beyond basic skills that can result in innovative approaches to technical issues </li><li>Demonstrates clear understanding of technical issues and the requirements of a viable manufacturing process; has demonstrated independent support on multiple (not necessarily simultaneous) processes </li><li>Identifies areas where change/continuous improvement is beneficial to the business, and successfully defends and implements projects </li><li>Assumes reasonable risk in trying out new, self-generated ideas </li><li>Takes initiative in setting own goals and work plan </li><li>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 </li><li>Evaluates projects using sound technical and business judgment, understanding the effects of assumptions </li><li>Familiar with Corden PTCs business goals and strategy; shows understanding of Corden's role and contribution to overall business </li><li>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 </li><li>Communicates effectively in writing and verbally within and across departments and to site management; updates are clear, selective, and effective </li><li>Is aware of other projects and processes at Corden, and routinely offers assistance in areas where their expertise can be beneficial </li><li>Leads teams in the development, transfer, troubleshooting, and improvement of chemical processes; leads teams to implement capital projects of medium to large size </li><li>Demonstrates skills in negotiation and influencing others </li></ul> <p>SALARY</p> <p>Actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.</p> <p>BENEFITS</p> <ul> <li>401(k) matching - Corden Pharma will contribute 100% of the first 6% - 100% vested after 2 years of service </li><li>Accident Plan </li><li>Critical Illness Insurance </li><li>Dental Insurance </li><li>Disability Insurance </li><li>Employee Assistance Program </li><li>Flexible Spending Account </li><li>Health Insurance PPO/HSA </li><li>Hospital Indemnity Plan </li><li>ID Theft Protection </li><li>Life Insurance </li><li>Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave </li><li>Tuition Reimbursement </li><li>Wellness Program </li><li>Vacation - Three Weeks 1st Year </li><li>Vision Insurance </li></ul> <p>This post will expire on June 4, 2025</p>