MSAT Principal Chemist

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.
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.
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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 The Principal MSAT Chemist provides strong technical leadership and documentation in the area of manufacturing process support across the CordenPharma plant site.
Strategically develops and implements improvements to commercial or near-commercial processes; including chemistry and technology that significantly improve the environment, safety, robustness, efficiency, and cost aspects of manufacturing.
Responsible and accountable for troubleshooting, process improvement & robustness, and new technology implementation.
Works within a team-oriented environment with professionals from a variety of disciplines.
Conducts research, experimentation, and documentation for such purposes as process troubleshooting, new technology implementation, and process improvements.
Process improvements can include raw material studies, robustness improvement, throughput improvement, waste stream reduction, or any other work to improve COGS.
Interacts with management in developing project objectives, department goals, and site concepts & strategies; advises management regarding technical opportunities and advances.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include the following.
Other duties may be assigned.
Establishes and maintains strong, transparent, and effective day-to-day working relationships between Manufacturing, R&D, internal support, regulatory groups, and CordenPharma Colorado customers related to assigned duties Provides day-to-day support to manufacturing and process development, at times requiring attention outside of normal work hours.
Support includes troubleshooting and continuous improvement of processes as well as participation in change control, deviations, and investigations Ensures that the chemistry is capable of meeting cost, yield, throughput, and QEH&S goals on assigned processes without sacrificing operability Accountable for the transfer or implementation of technology at a lab or plant scale Provides scalable processes and technical expertise and support during lab or plant operations at appropriate scale Is well informed, develops and implements new and innovative process chemistry and technology that significantly improves the environment, safety, and cost aspects of near commercial or commercial manufacturing Responsible for supplying management with specific project data to facilitate the budgeting process for the transfer or implementation of technology.
Works to identify trends and other improvement opportunities Executes procedures, processes, and methods for solutions to chemical and technical problems on lab and plant scale Ability to conduct root cause analysis for analytical related failures and identify correct preventative and corrective actions from their own investigation Coaches, mentors, and trains less experienced chemists, engineers, and other operations personnel on technical and business issues; encourages excellence by others to operate following Corden’s values, and through positive feedback for good technical teamwork LEADERSHIP & BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES Demonstrates a positive attitude.
Supports a positive, healthy, and flexible work environment that encourages employees and coworkers to develop their full potential and expand their horizons.
Leads a team in troubleshooting, transfer, and improvement of chemical and analytical processes.
Gives regular reports to and actively solicits feedback from management.
Supervisory responsibilities include daily leadership of team; training and development; interviewing and hiring; managing time and attendance records; performance appraisals; rewarding and disciplining employees; and resolving daily problems and conflicts.
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 PhD in Chemistry and 5 years’ experience; or BS in Chemistry and 10 years’ experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience; including demonstrated success in Synthetic Organic Synthesis in a Pharmaceutical or Fine Chemical 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 publications 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 comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory.
Ability to work with concepts such as limits, quadratic and exponential equations, and proofs of theorems.
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, walk, sit, and talk or hear.
The employee is occasionally required to work with hands; reach above shoulder height; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and 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 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.
Has working knowledge of plant scale unit operations, scale-up, and plant design considerations Broad understanding of chemical reactivity, potential exotherms, cross-reactivity, side products, and waste streams Maintain a well-documented record of work performed in a laboratory notebook, laboratory reports, and campaign reports Experience in the synthesis and purification of peptides, small molecules, and high potent compounds 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 Proactive approach to problem identification and resolution Ability to understand and apply statistical design of experiments and draw sound conclusions from the results; uses results when solving problems or proposing improvements Thorough working knowledge and application of QEH&S Regulatory Compliance principles related to Chemical and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, including FDA, cGMPs, EPA, OSHA, and PSM requirements Computer skills, in the areas of Microsoft Office Products – Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Statistical Analysis Programs, Laboratory Information Management System (LabVantage), and business systems (SAP) Develops special expertise in products and processes; acknowledged as an expert in one or more technical areas, both within and outside the site Domestic and international travel may be required 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 Insurance Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Account Health Insurance PPO/HSA Hospital Indemnity Plan ID Theft Protection Life Insurance Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave Tuition Reimbursement Wellness Program Vacation – Three Weeks 1st Year Vision Insurance