Job Description
Our client is a global leader in the development and manufacture of pharmaceutical ingredients/chemicals. This role offers a chance to join a highly respected organization known for its technical excellence, strong scientific culture, and deep expertise across all operational processes.
Location: Lake County, OH
Salary: $100–125K
Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday–Friday (Onsite)
Relocation Assistance Provided
Essential Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with chemists to guide the development of new chemical processes, translating R&D concepts into clear, executable manufacturing instructions.
- Lead the scale-up of production processes from laboratory bench to pilot-plant operations.
- Troubleshoot and propose flexible solutions when scale-up challenges arise; work hands-on with production operators to resolve issues.
- Support fellow engineers with complex scale-up scenarios.
- Prepare and maintain key documentation including batch records, specifications, hazard assessments, safety review packages, emissions data, and process reports.
- Conduct safety meetings, oversee ongoing production, assist on the manufacturing floor as needed, and review completed batch records.
- Work closely with chemistry and quality teams throughout the entire production cycle.
- Interface with external stakeholders such as clients, vendors, and contractors.
- Provide engineering support for pilot-plant equipment and infrastructure.
- Manage multiple priorities and work with leadership to set and adjust project goals.
Required Education & Experience
- B.S. or M.S. in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry.
- 10+ years of experience in process scale-up and preparation within the pharmaceutical or specialty chemicals industries.
Key Skills & Qualifications
- Effective collaborator within multi-disciplinary teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proven experience with first-time scale-ups.
- Demonstrated performance and progression in previous roles.
- Hands-on experience with pilot-plant and kilo-scale equipment.
- Knowledge of process validation, cleaning validation, and equipment commissioning/qualification.
- Excellent troubleshooting capabilities.
- Highly motivated, team-oriented, and skilled in both written and verbal communication.