QA Analytical Project Specialist - Temporary Position

Corden Pharma Boulder

Boulder, CO

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API), Analysis Skills, Analytical Method Validation, Application Programming Interface (API), Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Budgeting, Business Skills, Change Control, Communication Skills, Contract Manufacturing, Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Depth Perception, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Drug Products, FDA Requirements, GLP (Good Laboratory Practices), GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mathematics, Medical Products, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Network Support, Oncology, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Reviews, Product/Service Launch, Protocol Analysis, Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance Methodology, Quality Control, Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Submissions, Reliability Testing, Research & Development (R&D), Risk, Safety/Work Safety, Small Molecules, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Statistics, Testing, Variance Analysis, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Boulder, CO

POSTED

Today

CordenPharma 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.

Our People Vision

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

SUMMARY

Provides Quality Assurance related project assistance as it relates to analytical methods and specifications for both development and commercial products. Requires in depth level of GMP understanding and accomplishment. Responsible for providing strong Quality leadership and scientific/GMP information support to the plant-site as the Quality representative for new products/projects. Quality Assurance liaison to R&D and other departments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Responsible for ensuring analytical methods are current with respect to compendial updates
Supports analytical aspects of new product introduction
Supports analytical aspects of existing products to include, but not limited to, method validation, method transfers, revision of methods, and specifications
Responsible for review and approval of protocols, and reports for stability and reference standards
Liaison between QA and other departments for review and approval of change control (with an emphasis on analytical changes)
QA representative for laboratory investigations
Assures that manufacturing processes, packaging, and testing comply with all regulatory filings and Corden SOPs to ensure favorable quality inspections and customer satisfaction
Serves as QA liaison on product/project implementation teams
Supports the implementation of new processes and new business opportunities proposed for implementation into development and/or manufacturing
Provides analytical and basic statistical information for annual product reviews

LEADERSHIP & BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for providing Quality leadership on new technology, new opportunities and large projects and technology transfers. Carries out leadership responsibilities in accordance with Corden policies and applicable laws.

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.

Knowledge of cGMPs as they apply to documentation protocol and analytical method validation activities
Ability to apply attention to detail, regulatory requirements, and a practical, defendable, logical approach to problem solving

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree in Science with 5 years of Quality Assurance/Quality Control experience within the Pharmaceutical industry; or a combination of Pharmaceutical industry and academic experience with a strong knowledge in Analytical Chemistry. Project management experience, although not required, is beneficial to this position.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and analytical journals. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to communicate information to customers and senior management. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

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.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.

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 regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. 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 occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific visual abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral 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 frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and low levels of toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. 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.

Excellent customer service skills
Knowledge of cGMP, cGLP, and FDA regulations, as well as internal quality related procedures
Practical and theoretical knowledge of the basic principles of validation and their application
Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills
Provide leadership in all aspects of QA and development processes
Analytical skills with the ability to function with interdisciplinary teams
Proactive approach to problem solving and resolution

SALARY

Actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

BENEFITS - This is not a Corden Pharma Employee position. This position is employed through a temporary agency.

Benefits are those provided by the temporary agency.

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.

This post will expire June 15, 2026

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