Senior Process Engineer

Pharmaceutical Ops & Technology

Description

Provides process-engineering support for design, construction, start-up & commissioning and validation, of a GMP manufacturing facility. This position will initially, will entail some travel to Project Engineering Firms offices in England, and an operating facility in RTP. Will be an integral part of a team providing technical engineering and construction support for clean utilities, CIP/SIP, cell culture and purification unit operations and associated equipment. Develops and leads execution of commissioning protocols, develops technical specifications for validation protocols, reviews validation testing and provides technical resolution for protocol deviations. Leads the design, implementation, commissioning and validation for new processing equipment and modifications to existing equipment within their responsible area. Aids in the development of junior process engineers. Participates in cross-functional teams to implement change and improve on existing processes.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with eight years of related industry experience. Process Engineering experience in Biotech industry supporting Clean Utilities, CIP/SIP, Cell Culture, Centrifugation, Chromatography, and Ultra filtration unit operations. Familiar with operation and troubleshooting of DCS automation. Experience with documentation requirements for GMP manufacturing facilities including: Change Control and validation systems.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical, biochemical or related engineering field.