Chemical Process Engineer

About the role

Performs research and development activities for the purpose of transferring and designing/improving a process or technology. Provides process engineering support for manufacturing processes in assigned group or plant through developing and implementing continuous improvements. Troubleshoots methods and equipment used in the production of bulk pharmaceutical intermediates and active pharmaceutical ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Provides day-to-day support to assigned processes, at times requiring attention outside of the normal work hours
• Evaluates new process fits into manufacturing with supervisory oversight, including consideration of safety, cost, equipment, chemistry, and unit operation technological needs
• Performs process development via process modeling or testing at lab scale, concentrating on key scale up parameters to scale up from kilo-scale to full production scale
• Assembles technology transfer packages
• Implements process improvements and optimization that reduce costs; improve yields, cycle times or product quality; resolve or prevent environmental, health and safety impacts; reduce downtime; improve process consistency; and improve process robustness
• Performs process troubleshooting to resolve operating or product problems; identifies and implements solutions to improve process robustness
• Supports manufacturing through compiling technical requirements for batch record generation; providing technical input on equipment setup requirements; providing process training for operators; providing technical support in production for processes in development; writing process validation protocols; providing technical input on deviations and investigations; and writing campaign summary reports
• Ensures that documentation is consistent with the process filing
• Contributes to meeting Process Safety Management compliance by participating in Process Hazard Analysis reviews; and by providing mass and energy balances and other engineering data for the assigned process
• Strives to improve professional skills by participating in on-the-job training, attending guest lectures, being an active member of a professional organization, and attending formal training courses and conferences
• LEADERSHIP & BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES: As part of a cross functional team, this position is responsible and accountable for addressing process engineering requirements for assigned projects

Qualifications

• A BS in Chemical Engineering and 1 year experience in Process Engineering in a Pharmaceutical or Fine Chemicals Manufacturing environment

Skills

• Reasoning ability
• Mathematical skills
• Physical demands
• Work environment

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Accident Plan
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Insurance PPO/HSA
• Hospital Indemnity Plan
• ID Theft Protection
• Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Vacation
• Vision Insurance

Pay

Actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

• 401(k) matching - Corden Pharma will contribute 100% of the first 6% - 100% vested after 2 years of service
• Accident Plan
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Insurance PPO/HSA
• Hospital Indemnity Plan
• ID Theft Protection
• 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.