Katalyst CRO · 11 hours ago
Process Engineer
Charles City, IA
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expKatalyst CRO is a company specializing in contract research organization services, and they are seeking a Process Engineer to support various production and quality improvement initiatives. The role involves performing scaling calculations, participating in process reviews, and analyzing production data to enhance process understanding and efficiency.
Enterprise SoftwareBig DataPharmaceuticalHuman ResourcesAnalyticsBiopharmaData ManagementQuality Assurance
Responsibilities
Perform scaling calculations for unit operations, assisting with the conceptual process design
Participate in process reviews for operability, safety, and quality
Play a support role, providing information to external clients and internal stakeholders
Support production campaigns through in-person observation
Analyze production and laboratory data to assist with process understanding
Assist with quality investigations and corrective action / preventative action implementation
Support process improvement projects to reduce cycle time, increase yield, and improve quality
Draft manufacturing documents: process flow diagrams, batch records, validation protocols, standard operating procedures, quality investigations, campaign reports
The ability to analyze data from various sources, including sensors and experiments, to identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and improve efficiency
With training and support from senior engineers, use software (spreadsheets, programming, simulators) to model chemical unit operations and processes
With training and support from senior engineers, assess and manage risks associated with chemical processes, ensuring the safety of personnel and the environment
With training and support from senior engineers, assess equipment capability of key processing equipment (reactors, filters, heat exchangers) with respect to process fit
With training and support from senior engineers, identify, analyze, and solve complex problems related to chemical processes and plant operations. Includes investigations
The ability to explain technical concepts clearly and accurately to technical and non-technical audiences
Qualification
Required
Perform scaling calculations for unit operations, assisting with the conceptual process design
Participate in process reviews for operability, safety, and quality
Play a support role, providing information to external clients and internal stakeholders
Support production campaigns through in-person observation
Analyze production and laboratory data to assist with process understanding
Assist with quality investigations and corrective action / preventative action implementation
Support process improvement projects to reduce cycle time, increase yield, and improve quality
Draft manufacturing documents: process flow diagrams, batch records, validation protocols, standard operating procedures, quality investigations, campaign reports
The ability to analyze data from various sources, including sensors and experiments, to identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and improve efficiency
With training and support from senior engineers, use software (spreadsheets, programming, simulators) to model chemical unit operations and processes
With training and support from senior engineers, assess and manage risks associated with chemical processes, ensuring the safety of personnel and the environment
With training and support from senior engineers, assess equipment capability of key processing equipment (reactors, filters, heat exchangers) with respect to process fit
With training and support from senior engineers, identify, analyze, and solve complex problems related to chemical processes and plant operations. Includes investigations
The ability to explain technical concepts clearly and accurately to technical and non-technical audiences
B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering or related field
3+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of the core chemical engineering fundamentals (thermodynamics, heat transfer, mass transfer, transport, kinetics, etc.)
Ability to adapt to changing priorities, new technologies, and unexpected challenges is important
Ability to handle key assignments, meeting deadlines with supervision
Be meticulous and pay close attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality
Company
Katalyst CRO
Katalyst CRO | Advancing Healthcare & Life Sciences with Expert Research & Regulatory Solutions Katalyst Healthcare & Life Sciences (Katalyst CRO) is a Global Contract Research and Knowledge Process Outsourcing Organization (CRO) dedicated to driving innovation in research, regulatory compliance, and quality excellence for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies worldwide.
51-200 employees
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