Veranova is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of specialist and complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for pharma and biotech customers.

JOB PURPOSE

The Process Engineer is responsible for the design and implementation of elements of new or improved processes as they are transferred from development to production.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Collaborates with cross functional teams to develop safe, efficient, practical and commercially viable processes to generate a consistent quality API supply fit for its intended use, with essential considerations given to optimizing process yields, turnaround times, and productivity.
• Leads process improvements efforts which improve yields and/or lower production costs, enhancing the overall efficiency and cost effectiveness of the Pharmaceutical Materials production processes.
• Designs and conducts a variety of experiments or plant trials to define process conditions that match or improve plant capabilities to run commercial processes.
• Contributes in pilot and validation runs in the manufacturing plant.
• Collaborates with Project/Facilities Engineering in capital projects during front-end design (URSs, PFDs, M&E Balances), PHAs, design reviews, commissioning, start-up and operator training.
• Leads troubleshooting efforts related to processing and process equipment problems.
• Writes and reviews Batch Records, SOPs, Process Validation Protocols, and other technical reports.
• Collaborates with the EHS group on environmental, health and safety related aspects of new processes and process modifications; performs related emission calculations.
• Develops process performance tracking procedures and analyzes existing data for optimization potential.

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering or equivalent technical degree.
• Minimum of 3 years manufacturing or process engineering experience in Pharmaceuticals.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of commonly used technical concepts and procedures within bulk API manufacturing.

• Team oriented and able to work efficiently in a project driven environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent organization skills and ability to prioritize and multi-task.

Veranova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Veranova to provide equal employment access and opportunity to all persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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