Process Engineer

Pharmaron

$90K — $130K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field
  • 2+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or engineering
  • Experience in cross-functional project teams
  • Familiarity with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
  • Knowledge of FDA regulations and OSHA Process Safety Management Standard

Responsibilities

  • Support technology transfer from development to manufacturing implementation
  • Define processing scale and equipment selection for new processes
  • Generate and maintain GMP documentation including batch records and SOPs
  • Provide training to Operations personnel on new processes
  • Assist in process chemistry optimization and analysis of safety data
  • Manage process safety concerns and implement Process Safety Management (PSM)
  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting during production activities
  • Generate and own quality control documentation like change controls and CAPAs

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with employer contributions
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous employer matching
  • Generous Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave & Company Holidays
  • Employer-funded Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions
  • 100% Employer-paid Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program with mental health resources
  • Family-friendly benefits including fertility support and maternity resources
  • Professional development and career growth opportunities
Full Job Description
Position: Process Engineer

Salary Range: $90K-$130K

Location: Coventry, RI

What You'll Do

The Process Engineer will support technology transfer, process scale-up, commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV), as well as commercial manufacturing activities within a large-scale pharmaceutical drug substance manufacturing facility. This role will play a key part in ensuring the safe, efficient, reliable, and compliant production of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), intermediates, and other pharmaceutical compounds.

The Process Engineer will work cross-functionally with Process Chemistry, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Supply Chain, and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) teams to bring processes from development through commercial manufacturing while supporting continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Technology Transfer & Process Support
  • Define appropriate process scale and equipment selection for new processes within existing manufacturing facilities.
  • Support technology transfer projects from development through manufacturing implementation.
  • Generate and maintain GMP documentation, including batch records, testing protocols, SOPs, and related technical documentation.
  • Provide appropriate training to Operations personnel on new and modified processes.
  • Assist with assessment of process chemistry optimization and compilation and analysis of process safety data.
  • Manage process safety concerns and support Process Safety Management (PSM) implementation using established site procedures, including thermal hazard assessments, relief design, and Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs).
  • Provide technical support during production activities, troubleshooting issues and helping ensure the safe, compliant, and efficient execution of manufacturing processes.
  • Provide on-call technical support as required during new process start-ups.

Site Engineering Support
  • Generate and own change controls, quality events, CAPAs, and other quality system activities supporting ongoing production.
  • Design, specify, and install new equipment or equipment modifications ranging from small to moderate scope, depending on experience.
  • Perform and support commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV) activities in accordance with the site master plan.
  • Participate in team safety meetings and complete engineering-related safety action items.
  • Support the administration and maintenance of the site's engineering document repository, including AutoCAD Vault.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Process Chemistry, EHS, and other site teams to resolve technical issues and drive continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

Education
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering or closely related field

Experience
  • 2+ years of work-related experience in manufacturing or engineering work associated with pharmaceutical ingredients, specialty or fine chemicals
  • Working as project member within cross-functional teams

Training
  • Familiarity with cGMP's and FDA regulations
  • Familiarity with OSHA Process Safety Management Standard

Benefits: As part of our commitment to your well-being, we offer a comprehensive benefits package:
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with significant employer contributions
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous employer matching
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Sick Leave & Company Holidays to support work-life balance
  • Employer-funded Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions (for eligible plans), plus Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 100% Employer-paid Employee Life Insurance, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), mental health resources, and wellness programs
  • Family-friendly benefits, including fertility support and maternity resources
  • Professional development and career growth opportunities within a leading global CRO/CDMO

How to Apply:

Ready to seize this incredible opportunity? Join us at Pharmaron and be part of a dynamic team driving innovation and excellence in biopharmaceutical research and development. Apply online today!

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