Automation Area Lead – Downstream Bioprocessing (DeltaV)

QCS Staffing; North Carolina; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in North Carolina is seeking an experienced Automation Area Lead for a 12-month contract in the life sciences sector. The role focuses on leading downstream automation activities and ensuring DeltaV standards align with project requirements.

The candidate will coordinate with process engineering, CQV, validation, operations, vendors, and system integrators, translating process needs into actionable automation deliverables for successful project execution.

Qualifications

• Strong Emerson DeltaV experience within pharmaceutical/biotech manufacturing.
• Experience with downstream bioprocessing systems including purification, chromatography, filtration, UF/DF, viral inactivation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the automation lead for the Downstream manufacturing area.
• Drive execution of automation scope within DeltaV standards and project requirements.
• Coordinate automation activities with process engineering, CQV, validation, operations, equipment vendors, and system integrators.
• Communicate process and automation requirements to implementation teams and ensure successful delivery.

Skills

DeltaV automation

Cross-functional coordination

Process engineering liaison

Tools

Emerson DeltaV

Job description

Our client in North Carolina is seeking an experienced Automation Area Lead for a 12-month contract in the life sciences sector. The role focuses on leading downstream automation activities and ensuring DeltaV standards align with project requirements.

The candidate will coordinate with process engineering, CQV, validation, operations, vendors, and system integrators, translating process needs into actionable automation deliverables for successful project execution.