Chemical Process Engineer (CONTRACT – 6+ Months)

Location: Marlborough, MA

Pay Rate: $ 65-100/hr

JOB DESCRIPTION

Objective

We are seeking an energetic individual with strong communication, leadership, technical and operational skills to join our highly motivated and collaborative team. This engineering role will focus on tech transfer of a chemical manufacturing process. They will lead equipment and process validations along with future process optimization and scale up.

This position supports tech transfer, multiproduct manufacturing, and project execution at the Marlborough site, providing technical leadership and driving both plant support and strategic projects.

Key highlights:

• SME for tech transfer, TFF filtration, equipment qualification, and process stabilization.
• Leads cross-functional projects with significant autonomy; manages both plant support (40%) and project work (60%).
• Generates engineering documentation (protocols, change controls, reports) and supports new product/process implementation.
• Mentors junior engineers and drives continuous improvement, compliance, and lean manufacturing.
• Requires 5 - 7 years in life sciences/pharma/biologics and a bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Strong experience in process validation, tech transfer, data analysis, automation, and ISO-9001 environments.

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Essential Job Functions

· Lead installation, operational qualifications of process equipment and process validations (IQ/OQ/PQ)

· Support new chemical processes by generating process flow diagrams, mass & energy balances, along with safety (HAZOP) & quality risk assessments (FMEA)

· Lead the development and execution of work instruction

· Provide technical support for process deviations including investigation and corrective actions

· Drive process improvements through data-based decisions

· Promote safety & quality culture

Skills and Competencies

· Safety first mindset

· Knowledge of process/equipment validation

· Strong understanding of ISO standards, risk assessments, deviation investigations and change control

· Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)

· Understanding of statistical tools and statistical process control

· Lean manufacturing & Six Sigma knowledge are a plus

· Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross functional teams

Work Environment

· The Process Engineer will be required to perform duties on a computer, in an office environment and on the production floor. The employee will be required to work closely with employees on the manufacturing floor and in other departments. Travel will be required as part of the role

Required Education and Experience

· Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical Engineering or related field

· 7-10 years of experience in related field, with experience in chemical manufacturing

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Pay: $65.00 - $100.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Work Location: In person