Pharma Process Engineer: Scale, Lead & Optimize

Cambrex - Charles City; Charles City (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambrex - Charles City is seeking a Process Engineer II to build on chemical engineering experience while working with senior mentors. You will operate with increasing independence across laboratory to full-scale production, leading small to moderate projects and collaborating with clients worldwide.

The role emphasizes process design, modelling, and data-driven improvements across reactions, distillation, extraction, filtration, and drying to optimize batch manufacturing.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 3-7 years of experience in chemical development/manufacturing/design.
• Experience in a chemical manufacturing environment, preferred in pharma.

Responsibilities

• Draft conceptual process design for steps including scaling calculations, equipment selection, and operating parameters.
• Lead process reviews for operability, safety, and quality.
• Provide technical information to external clients and internal stakeholders.
• Lead production campaigns for single chemical steps from planning to observation.
• Develop process understanding and recommend improvements via modelling and data analysis.
• Conduct quality investigations and corrective action implementations.
• Undertake process improvement projects to reduce cycle time, increase yield and improve quality.
• Draft manufacturing documents: PFDs, batch records, validation protocols, SOPs, investigations, campaigns.

Skills

Process design

Process modelling

Data analysis

Technical communication

Education

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Cambrex - Charles City is seeking a Process Engineer II to build on chemical engineering experience while working with senior mentors. You will operate with increasing independence across laboratory to full-scale production, leading small to moderate projects and collaborating with clients worldwide.

The role emphasizes process design, modelling, and data-driven improvements across reactions, distillation, extraction, filtration, and drying to optimize batch manufacturing.