Manufacturing Technician/Associate

About the role

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.

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
• Trained in 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
• 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
• Reads and comprehends 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
• Attends all required training sessions for subordinate/peers within the work environment to accurately meet production needs and timing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Bachelor's or Associates Degree a plus
• 3 months related experience and/or training
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Knowledge of chemical processing
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude - industry related
• Strong computer, math, reading, and comprehension skills
• Able to learn and retain technical concepts through observation, discussion, and in-field practice
• Able to work on 12 hour rotating shifts, night or day, weekends, and holidays required
• Dependable and reliable work ethic; willing to accept increased responsibility
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Highly motivated – demonstrates initiative
• Ability to troubleshoot
• High attention to detail
• Able 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

Skills

• Knowledge of chemical processing
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude - industry related
• Strong computer, math, reading, and comprehension skills
• Ability to learn and retain technical concepts through observation, discussion, and in-field practice
• 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
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Highly motivated – demonstrates initiative
• Ability to troubleshoot
• High attention to detail
• Able 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

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

Pay

Actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

Schedule

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.