Job Description

SALARY

Actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

SUMMARY 

The Corden Pharma Automation & Information Technology (IT) Department provides support for IT automated operations used by our multi-site business customers.  Repeatable Automation / IT services are designed and built to reduce costs and cycle times, eliminate failures, meet regulatory requirements, and improve customer satisfaction. 

As a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturer, Corden Pharma automation / IT services must align with FDA and EMEA regulatory standards, be tailored to meet specific internal and/or client contract requirements and align with the products & services of our parent company ICIG.  

Standard automation / IT services include but are not limited to: operations for communications, networks, data centers, enterprise systems and application support, help desk and end user services, application development, end user device management, asset management, patch management, release management, desktop management, and server / storage management.

As such, Corden Pharma automation / IT professionals are responsible for the direction, definition, design, development / application, integration, deployment, documentation, and operational consulting support of Corden Pharma systems, software, and equipment used in control systems, manufacturing information systems, lab systems, and business systems.

 The role of the CORDEN PHARMA AUTOMATION APPRENTICE / INTERN is to support Corden Pharma’s process control systems and execute small automation and control system projects.  This role will:

• Perform process automation preventative maintenance tasks.
• Identify and implement control system changes which improve the safety and efficiency of Corden Pharma plant operations.
• Support the delivery of process automation training to operations personnel. 
• Assist our customers with integrated IT / automation services that ensure proprietary and confidential data are protected per mandated regulatory standards and established customer agreements.

Projects will include industrial life sciences equipment installations, commissioning, maintenance, plant troubleshooting, and programming.

Primary responsibilities will be to support technical issues, attend and participate in customer meetings as applicable, support the management of project research and development efforts, and provide peer mentorship of  our department technical resources as applicable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate self-directed learning including strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Interact and collaborate with management and staff within the department to achieve department project goals.  
• Follow up with customers to ensure issues are resolved to the customer’s satisfaction.  Provide technical assistance and support to queries either in person or over the phone.   Where applicable, ask pertinent questions to determine nature of problem to walk customers through a defined and scientific problem-solving process.
• Support in the development of applicable procedures, training, and documentation per company, client, and regulatory specifications.
• Assist training users on the specifics of Corden Pharma automation / IT systems.
• Maintain daily performance support of Corden Pharma automation / IT systems.  Maintain computer source images and drivers.  Run diagnostic programs to resolve problems.
• Resolve technical problems with Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN), and other systems.
• Install computer peripherals for users as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

LEADERSHIP & BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES 

While this role has no supervisory responsibilities, the individual must demonstrate a positive attitude that supports a positive, healthy, and flexible work environment that encourages employees and co-workers to develop their full potential and expand their own horizons.

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 of their knowledge, training, ability and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily while proficiently demonstrating the Core Competencies listed below.  

The following requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this role.  

 The individual must demonstrate a business working knowledge of the following:

• PLC programming (i.e. Allen Bradley)
• HMI development and programming
• Automation communication protocols and radio communications
• Automated valve sizing and management
• Ability to interpret electrical and process instrumentation drawings (P&IDs)
• Understanding of Modbus protocol language

Additionally, candidates must meet the following supplemental requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in a leadership role including but not limited to community and/or campus involvement.
• Strong technical skills including understanding of software development principles and core process control systems.
• Must be eligible to work in the US.
• Ability to live / work in the Boulder Colorado metro area.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions described. 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE 

Must have and/or working towards a college degree in Computer Science, Industrial System Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related IT discipline.

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

Ability to read and understand common information technology technical literature.  Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with peers, customers, and management.

REASONING ABILITY 

Ability to apply problem solving and best judgement to assigned tasks.

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; work with hands; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit, reach above shoulder height, and climb or balance.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close 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. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and low levels of toxic or caustic chemicals.    

 The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and risk of electric shock. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as described.

 CORE COMPETENCIES 

These are the specific areas of knowledge, skill and ability that are important for successful job performance in this role.  Core competencies must be job related and consistent with business necessity.

• Knowledge and ability applying scientific problem-solving methods as demonstrated with schoolwork performance and / or work experience.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, Visual Basic, SQL scripting.
• Strong knowledge of computer systems (software and hardware).
• Basic Active Directory administration experience.
• Familiarity with virtualization software, i.e. VMWare.
• Server/ desktop / laptop image development and management.
• Knowledge and experience with Windows XP/Windows 7/Windows 10.
• Networked client-server environment experience (e.g. TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, etc.).
• Analytical and troubleshooting skills including strong math, reading and comprehension abilities.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and base knowledge of chemistry, chemical processing theories, application, equipment, and plant operations.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while being flexible to changing work schedules.
• Excellent customer service and verbal / written communication skills.
• Must be a team player and can multi-task.
• Demonstrate project management skills.
• Willingness to learn new technologies.

BENEFITS

This position does not qualify for benefits