Chemical Engineer

CIS International LLC; Juncos (PR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CIS International LLC in Juncos, Puerto Rico, seeks an Operations Engineer to analyze process optimization strategies and troubleshoot operational issues with basic engineering principles. You will design and implement minor system modifications and present results for projects of limited scope.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 2 years of experience, ideally in chemical engineering, and has exposure to statistics and biotech contexts.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 2 years of engineering experience.
• Preferred background: Chemical Engineering.
• Statistical analyses experience is a plus; biotech exposure is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Characterize process optimization strategies and troubleshoot operational issues.
• Apply basic engineering principles to design and implement system modifications.
• Organize, analyze and present results for minor-scale engineering projects.

Skills

Statistical analyses

Biotech experience

Drug substance manufacturing exposure

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; 2 years of engineering experience

Job description

Under general supervision, provides characterization of process optimization strategies and/or troubleshooting of operational issues in the operations, manufacturing, pilot plant or capital projects environment. Applies basic engineering principles to the design and implementation of system modifications, experiments and/or capital projects. Organizes, analyzes and presents interpretation of results for operational issues or engineering projects of minor scope and complexity.

FUNCTIONS:

• Provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity.
• Under general supervision will evaluate, select and apply standard engineering techniques and procedures. Assistance given for unusual problems.
• Perform assignments that have clear and specific objectives and require investigation of limited number of variables.
• Initiate and complete routine technical tasks.

Operations Engineering:

• Function as a technical expert to equipment or systems regarding troubleshooting operations. Frequently become actively involved in daily operations when required to meet schedules or to resolve complex problems.
• Routinely audit the operational performance and regulatory compliance of a moderate number of equipment items or systems of significant complexity.
• Work with research, manufacturing, maintenance, process development, utilities, facilities, quality assurance and/or validation departments in developing requirements and recommendations for system modifications.
• Work under the direct supervision of project managers to complete design, engineering, and construction projects within schedule and budget constraints.
• Work with consultants, architects and engineering firms on development of standard design documents.
• Obtain and critique quotes for equipment modifications or installations.
• Generate rudimentary project cost estimates and schedules. * Other functions may be assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering & 2 years of Engineering experience.
• Preferred background: Chemical Engineering

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Statistical Analyses experience
• Experience in Biotech companies would be a plus.
• Drug substance manufacturing/technical support would be a plus.