Manufacturing Technician/Associate
Company: Corden Pharma Boulder Inc
Location: Boulder
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description 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.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. 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. 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 Include the following. Other duties may
be assigned. 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 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
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 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.
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 Maternity/Paternity Leave Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness Program Vacation – Three Weeks 1st Year Vision
Insurance
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