Sr. Purification Chemist

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Regular Full-Time Professional Boulder, CO, US

4 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Corden Pharma is a leading full-service Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) specializing in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, drug products (DPs), and packaging. With around 3,000 employees worldwide, we help pharmaceutical and biotech companies manufacture medicines with the ultimate goal of improving people’s lives.

Our network, spanning Europe and the U.S., provides flexible and specialized solutions across six technology platforms:
Peptides, Lipids & Carbohydrates, Injectables, Highly Potent & Oncology, Small Molecules, and Oligonucleotides. We strive for excellence in supporting this network and are committed to delivering the highest quality products for patient well‑being.

We strive for excellence. We share our passion. Together, we make a difference in patients' lives.

The Sr. Purification Chemist contributes to providing strong technical leadership and documentation support for development and GMP manufacturing processes. Responsible for the planning and execution of multi‑step preparative chromatography from laboratory to full commercialization. Emphasis is on the creative application of a full range of literature and theoretical concepts, from a diverse range of chemistry to the design and implementation of cost‑effective processes for the manufacture of Corden pharmaceuticals.

Works within a team‑oriented environment with professionals from a variety of disciplines. Conducts research, analysis, synthesis, experimentation, and documentation for such purposes as process development, implementation, registration, validation, and process improvement.

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develops and supports scalable purification processes and analytical methods while providing technical expertise and support during lab or plant operations
• Independently plans and executes experiments for the purification of peptides, toward developing a robust commercial process, while working on a project team
• Works effectively in a team‑oriented environment
• Presents work orally and in form of written development reports
• Adheres to cGMP and SOPs in all aspects of work
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of technical issues and the requirements of a viable manufacturing process
• Ensures that the purification is capable of meeting cost, yield, throughput, quality, and QSHE goals on assigned processes

Demonstrates positive attitude. Supports a positive, healthy, and flexible work environment that encourages employees and coworkers to develop their full potential and expand their horizons.

Every individual is personally responsible for the safety and environmental aspects of their 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.

Corden Pharma Colorado (CPC) is a manufacturer of a variety of pharmaceutical products. In following Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), CPC manufactures in accordance with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), International Council for Harmonisation Q7 (ICH), and other global regulations as applicable. This is critical as it is our mission to not place patients at risk due to inadequate safety, quality, or efficacy.

CPC’s Quality Management System, which incorporates cGMP, is designed to deliver this quality objective. Attainment is produced through the requisite participation and commitment of all staff across departments and at all levels within the company.

cGMP is the part of Quality Management System ensuring products are consistently produced to accurate quality standards. Adherence to clearly defined procedures, in compliance with the principles of cGMP, is required when performing…