Chemical Process Engineer

Corden Pharma - A Full-Service CDMO

Chemical Process Engineer at CordenPharma specializing in active pharmaceutical ingredients and process improvement. Involves R&D, process engineering, and technology transfers for pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeBoulder • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $91,000 - $114,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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
Performs process development via process modeling or testing at lab scale
Participates in technology transfer from one manufacturing site to another
Develops plans for successful tech transfers, and implements processes into pilot or commercial facilities
Assembles technology transfer packages
Implements process improvements and optimization that reduce costs; improve yields, cycle times or product quality
Supports manufacturing through compiling technical requirements for batch record generation
Provides technical input on equipment setup requirements
Writes process validation protocols; provides technical input on deviations and investigations

Requirements

What you’ll need

A BS in Chemical Engineering
1 year experience in Process Engineering in a Pharmaceutical or Fine Chemicals Manufacturing environment
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 publication that conform to prescribed style and format
Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations
Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

process engineeringprocess developmentprocess modelingprocess validationtroubleshootingcontinuous improvementtechnology transferdata analysismathematical operationsbulk pharmaceutical intermediates

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solvingcommunicationpresentation skillstechnical writingcustomer interactionteam collaborationattention to detailorganizational skillsadaptability

Certifications

BS in Chemical Engineering