Plant and Process Engineer

Pharmaron; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global CRO located in Cardiff is seeking a Process and Plant Engineer. This role involves overseeing daily operations and maintenance of 14C process plant operations, ensuring safety and efficiency. Ideal candidates should have a BSc or MSc in Process or Chemical Engineering and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively. This position provides an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to gain experience in a dynamic pharmaceutical environment.

Benefits

Inclusive and collaborative culture

Opportunities for innovation

Employee-centered values

Qualifications

• Experience of process plant operations within a chemical or process manufacturing facility is highly advantageous.
• Good time management skills and ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Willing to get involved with new ideas and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight for 14C process plant operations.
• Ensure operating procedures and safety protocols are in place.
• Carry out operational tasks and maintenance activities.
• Contribute to redesign and scale up of process plant as required.

Skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

BSc or MSc in Process or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Job Introduction

Position : Process and Plant Engineer

Location : Cardiff

Pharmaron is a global CRO helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 21,000 employees worldwide across 23 locations in the US, UK and China, we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated, high-quality services.

We're proud of the impact we make and just last year, we supported over 780 discovery projects , 1,000+ CMC programmes , and 1,000+ clinical trials across all phases. Our teams are involved in everything from small molecules to biologics and gene therapies, and we work with more than 3,000 global customers . To learn more, visit www.pharmaron.com.

About the Role

Pharmaron is currently seeking a Process and Plant Engineer to join our Cardiff site. In this role you will be responsible facilitate the daily operation, maintenance, and ongoing development of 14C process plant operations, specifically the isotope enrichment facility.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate in Process or Chemical Engineering to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic pharmaceutical environment. The role focuses on process design, and we're looking for a practically minded individual with strong problem-solving skills-someone who's comfortable collaborating across teams and communicating with people at all levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and strategic input for 14C process plant operations and ongoing process development.
• Ensure documented operating procedures and safety protocols are in place, followed and complied with to minimise the potential for process failure and optimise operating efficiency.
• Carry out operational tasks and maintenance activities on the process plant, achieving established production yields and specifications with a high level of reliability.
• Carry out purification and analytical testing of 14C materials produced in the isotope enrichment facility.
• Contribute to redesign and scale up of process plant as required.
• Liaise closely with the 14C radiochemistry team and other stakeholders, to plan operational and maintenance schedules, create supporting documentation and deliver process analysis.
• Maintain high levels of safety, housekeeping and quality in 14C process plant operations.

Candidate Profile

• BSc or MSc in Process or Chemical Engineering
• Experience of process plant operations with experience within a chemical or process manufacturing facility highly advantageous
• Proven ability to problem-solve
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to build collaborative relationships
• Good organisational and time management skills and ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Willing to get involved with new ideas and initiatives.
• Conscientious with high level of attention to detail

Why Pharmaron?

Collaborative Culture : Thrive in our inclusive and collaborative environment, where teamwork and innovation go hand in hand. Here, your voice matters, and your contributions make a real impact. "Employees Number One" and "Clients Centered" are the core cultural values at Pharmaron. Our culture, which sets Pharmaron apart from other organizations, has evolved from our deep commitment to our employees, partners and collaborators.

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!

Pharmaron is a premier service provider for the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities and established a broad spectrum of research, development, and manufacturing service capabilities throughout the entire drug discovery, preclinical, and clinical development process across multiple therapeutic modalities, including small molecules, biologics, and CGT products. With over 21,000 employees and operations in the U.S., the U.K. and China. Pharmaron has an excellent track record in delivering R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China.