Colorcon, Inc.
Technical Project Specialist
Colorcon, Inc., Harleysville, Pennsylvania, United States, 19438
Technical Project Specialist
Colorcon® is a world leader in the development, supply and technical support of formulated film coating systems, modified release technologies, specialty excipients and functional packaging for the pharmaceutical, nutritional, and animal health industries. Our best‑class products and technologies are complemented by our extensive formulation experience, application data and value‑added services to support all phases of solid oral dose design, development, and manufacture.
Our focus on market issues and technology development has earned Colorcon an international reputation as a pharmaceutical supplier of choice. That reputation is based on superior product quality, unparalleled technical support, extensive regulatory assistance and reliable supply from multiple locations, with our Global Headquarters located in Harleysville, Pennsylvania.
Colorcon has 26 technical service laboratories globally and more than 2100 employees exclusively dedicated to its customer base.
We are a successful company thanks to our diverse workforce and global reach. We believe that our operating principles define our culture, values and organizations and are key to achieving our mission and vision, strategies and goals.
Platinum Rule:
We treat others the way they want to be treated
Empowerment:
We trust our colleagues with responsibility and decision‑making
Keep Getting Better:
We create an environment for constant improvement, to be the best we can
Teamwork:
We embrace the value of collaboration; work together to exceed what is possible as individuals
Customer Focus:
We put our customers’ needs at the heart of everything we do
Global Respect:
We are citizens of a diverse world and behave with respect for the communities in which we operate
Our People Enjoy a Wide Offering of Employee Benefits, including but not limited to:
All employees are eligible to participate in our company‑wide bonus program
Employees have the choice between three medical plans
100% company‑paid Dental Insurance for all employees and their qualifying dependents
Optional Vision Coverage
Fitness and Wellness Programs
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Corporate Social Responsibility Groups (CSR)
Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement; up to $8,000 per calendar year
401(k) Company Matching
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Colorcon is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive and equitable work environment. This includes all employment‑related decisions and business dealings on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Responsibilities & Duties
Conduct both coating and formulation trials in support of NA clients.
Conduct trial work using best practices to advance projects efficiently to meet client technical needs and timelines.
Actively operate pharmaceutical processing equipment on laboratory and production scale, including, but not limited to, weighing, blending and mixing, granulation, compression and coating of solid dosage formulations.
Document trial work, client notes and action items concisely and efficiently utilizing appropriate business tools.
Prepare summaries of experimental results and communicate in a concise and timely manner.
Assist with planning, coordination and execution of both Colorcon on‑site and client off‑site trials.
Coordinate Analytical Service requests.
Perform analytical testing to evaluate formulation performance, including but not limited to pH, viscosity and solids content, color measurements, routine powder and tablet testing such as density, flow, weight variation, thickness, hardness, and disintegration.
Develop and write laboratory SOPs and test methods for equipment and processes.
Maintain an understanding of key features and benefits of Colorcon products.
Conduct experimental work thoroughly and safely.
Participate in NA educational programs.
Use business software tools to request samples, maintain trial database, and capture notes of client trials.
Minimum Requirements
B.S. in Pharmacy, Chemistry or related scientific discipline required. Non‑degreed candidates with relevant training and experience may also be considered.
Minimum of two years experience in a pharmaceutical laboratory or industrial pharmacy environment with an emphasis on solid oral dosage applications.
Knowledge of perforated pan coating equipment, fluid bed equipment, granulators, tablet presses, capsule filling machines, soft gel and gummy equipment preferred.
Excellent organizational skills with an emphasis on accurate data recording, computer aptitude, and a creative approach to problem solving.
Proficient in use of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and Oracle applications.
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and active listening skills.
Possess a team mentality and a good attitude.
Must take pride in the quality of the work performed and strive for continuous improvement.
Position requires up to 15% travel, primarily to customer sites or equipment vendors.
Working Location
Primarily an on‑site, laboratory‑based position in which daily presence in Colorcon’s Harleysville, PA site is required.
Working remotely from a home office is at the manager’s discretion.
Domestic travel required; up to 15% annually.
Location: 275 Ruth Road Harleysville, Pennsylvania, 19438 United States
Colorcon participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E‑Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E‑Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I‑9.
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Our focus on market issues and technology development has earned Colorcon an international reputation as a pharmaceutical supplier of choice. That reputation is based on superior product quality, unparalleled technical support, extensive regulatory assistance and reliable supply from multiple locations, with our Global Headquarters located in Harleysville, Pennsylvania.
Colorcon has 26 technical service laboratories globally and more than 2100 employees exclusively dedicated to its customer base.
We are a successful company thanks to our diverse workforce and global reach. We believe that our operating principles define our culture, values and organizations and are key to achieving our mission and vision, strategies and goals.
Platinum Rule:
We treat others the way they want to be treated
Empowerment:
We trust our colleagues with responsibility and decision‑making
Keep Getting Better:
We create an environment for constant improvement, to be the best we can
Teamwork:
We embrace the value of collaboration; work together to exceed what is possible as individuals
Customer Focus:
We put our customers’ needs at the heart of everything we do
Global Respect:
We are citizens of a diverse world and behave with respect for the communities in which we operate
Our People Enjoy a Wide Offering of Employee Benefits, including but not limited to:
All employees are eligible to participate in our company‑wide bonus program
Employees have the choice between three medical plans
100% company‑paid Dental Insurance for all employees and their qualifying dependents
Optional Vision Coverage
Fitness and Wellness Programs
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Corporate Social Responsibility Groups (CSR)
Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement; up to $8,000 per calendar year
401(k) Company Matching
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Colorcon is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive and equitable work environment. This includes all employment‑related decisions and business dealings on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Responsibilities & Duties
Conduct both coating and formulation trials in support of NA clients.
Conduct trial work using best practices to advance projects efficiently to meet client technical needs and timelines.
Actively operate pharmaceutical processing equipment on laboratory and production scale, including, but not limited to, weighing, blending and mixing, granulation, compression and coating of solid dosage formulations.
Document trial work, client notes and action items concisely and efficiently utilizing appropriate business tools.
Prepare summaries of experimental results and communicate in a concise and timely manner.
Assist with planning, coordination and execution of both Colorcon on‑site and client off‑site trials.
Coordinate Analytical Service requests.
Perform analytical testing to evaluate formulation performance, including but not limited to pH, viscosity and solids content, color measurements, routine powder and tablet testing such as density, flow, weight variation, thickness, hardness, and disintegration.
Develop and write laboratory SOPs and test methods for equipment and processes.
Maintain an understanding of key features and benefits of Colorcon products.
Conduct experimental work thoroughly and safely.
Participate in NA educational programs.
Use business software tools to request samples, maintain trial database, and capture notes of client trials.
Minimum Requirements
B.S. in Pharmacy, Chemistry or related scientific discipline required. Non‑degreed candidates with relevant training and experience may also be considered.
Minimum of two years experience in a pharmaceutical laboratory or industrial pharmacy environment with an emphasis on solid oral dosage applications.
Knowledge of perforated pan coating equipment, fluid bed equipment, granulators, tablet presses, capsule filling machines, soft gel and gummy equipment preferred.
Excellent organizational skills with an emphasis on accurate data recording, computer aptitude, and a creative approach to problem solving.
Proficient in use of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and Oracle applications.
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and active listening skills.
Possess a team mentality and a good attitude.
Must take pride in the quality of the work performed and strive for continuous improvement.
Position requires up to 15% travel, primarily to customer sites or equipment vendors.
Working Location
Primarily an on‑site, laboratory‑based position in which daily presence in Colorcon’s Harleysville, PA site is required.
Working remotely from a home office is at the manager’s discretion.
Domestic travel required; up to 15% annually.
Location: 275 Ruth Road Harleysville, Pennsylvania, 19438 United States
Colorcon participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E‑Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E‑Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I‑9.
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