Engineer - Process Development

Akraya, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya is hiring a Chemical Engineer to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in Cambridge, MA, onsite, to develop and refine synthetic manufacturing processes for pharmaceutical ingredients.

You will execute experiments, analyze results, and assess process feasibility across production stages, while troubleshooting and recommending improvements in laboratory and pilot plant settings to ensure robust process understanding and regulatory readiness.

Qualifications

• Academic background in Chemical Engineering.
• Experience in synthetic small molecule process development.
• Proficiency in first-principle process modeling.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments to optimize synthetic processes.
• Analyze experimental data and generate reports on process understanding.
• Assess facility requirements for process implementation.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and propose solutions.
• Contribute to technical documentation and regulatory submissions.

Skills

Chemical Engineering (advanced)

Process Development (advanced)

Data Analysis (intermediate)

Process Characterization (intermediate

Small molecule/synthetics (intermediat

Job description

Primary Skills

• Chemical Engineering (advanced)
• Process Development (advanced)
• Data Analysis (intermediate)
• Process Characterization (intermediate)
• Small molecule/synthetics (intermediate)

Job Details

Contract Type: W2
Contract Duration: 24 Months
Location: Cambridge, MA (Onsite)
Pay Range: $38.00 - $43.00 Per Hour

Job Summary

This role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to develop and refine synthetic manufacturing processes for pharmaceutical ingredients. You will be responsible for executing experiments, analyzing results, and assessing process feasibility for various stages of production. A key aspect of this position is troubleshooting and providing recommendations for process improvements in a laboratory and pilot plant setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments to optimize synthetic processes.
• Analyze experimental data and generate reports on process understanding.
• Assess facility requirements for process implementation.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and propose solutions.
• Contribute to technical documentation and regulatory submissions.

Must-Have Skills

• Academic background in Chemical Engineering.
• Experience in synthetic small molecule process development.
• Proficiency in first-principle process modeling.

This role requires experience in the pharmaceutical industry, specifically with the development and optimization of synthetic active pharmaceutical ingredients.

About Akraya

Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment.