Manufacturing Technician/Associate

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 November 9th 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.

Essential Duties And 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

LEADERSHIP & BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES
None.

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
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); Bachelor's or Associates Degree a plus, and 3 months related experience and/or training.

Language Skills
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.

Mathematical Skills
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.

REASONING ABILITY
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. Ability interpret data and troubleshoot processes based on available data and process performance.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Not mandatory. However, forklift certification is a plus.

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 required to regularly climb stairs or ladders, to stand; walk; work with hands; climb or balance; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to reach above shoulder height. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Able to engage in all forms of physical labor necessary for the completion of construction/demolition projects; to include awkward and repetitive manual tasks that could require forceful exertion.

Required to wear basic PPE during work (hard hat, safety glasses, safety boots, and uniform). Required to wear full PPE (i.e., respiratory protection and chemical resistant garments, etc.) as necessary.

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 regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; low levels of toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; uncomfortable extremes of temperature; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

CORE COMPETENCIES
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

Ability to work on 12 hour rotating shifts, night or day, weekends, and holidays required

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

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

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

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.

This post will expire October 28, 2026

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