Process Engineer

Pharmaron; Coventry (RI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Generous PTO & Holidays

Employer-paid Life Insurance

Job summary

Pharmaron is seeking a Process Engineer to support technology transfer, scale-up, commissioning, qualification, and validation for a large-scale API manufacturing facility. You will help ensure safe, efficient, and compliant production of APIs, intermediates, and related compounds.

The role emphasizes technical support during production, development-to-manufacturing transfer, and training Operations personnel on new processes, within a collaborative CGMP environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical Engineering or closely related field.
• 2+ years of manufacturing or engineering experience in pharma ingredients, specialty or fine chemicals.
• Familiarity with cGMPs and FDA regulations; OSHA Process Safety Management knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support technology transfer projects from development through manufacturing implementation.
• Define process scale and equipment for new processes in existing facilities.
• Generate GMP docs: batch records, SOPs, testing protocols; train operations staff.

Skills

Process engineering

Cross-functional teamwork

Regulatory awareness

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

Job description

About Pharmaron

Pharmaron is a global contract research and manufacturing organization (CRO/CDMO) helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 25,000 employees worldwide across 28 locations in the US, UK, China, and Singapore, we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated high-quality services.

Position

Process Engineer

Salary Range

$90K-$130K

Location

Coventry, RI

About Pharmaron

Pharmaron is a global contract research and manufacturing organization (CRO/CDMO) helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 25,000 employees worldwide across 28 locations in the US, UK, China, and Singapore, 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 887 discovery projects, 1,100+ CMC programs, and 1,397 clinical trials across all phases. Our teams are involved in everything from small molecules, ADC's, biologics, and gene therapies and we work with more than 3,300 global customers. To learn more, visit www.pharmaron.com.

What You'll Do

The Process Engineer will support technology transfer, process scale-up, commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV), as well as commercial manufacturing activities within a large-scale pharmaceutical drug substance manufacturing facility. This role will play a key part in ensuring the safe, efficient, reliable, and compliant production of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), intermediates, and other pharmaceutical compounds.

Key Responsibilities

Technology Transfer & Process Support

• Define appropriate process scale and equipment selection for new processes within existing manufacturing facilities.
• Support technology transfer projects from development through manufacturing implementation.
• Generate and maintain GMP documentation, including batch records, testing protocols, SOPs, and related technical documentation.
• Provide appropriate training to Operations personnel on new and modified processes.
• Assist with assessment of process chemistry optimization and compilation and analysis of process safety data.
• Manage process safety concerns and support Process Safety Management (PSM) implementation using established site procedures, including thermal hazard assessments, relief design, and Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs).
• Provide technical support during production activities, troubleshooting issues and helping ensure the safe, compliant, and efficient execution of manufacturing processes.
• Provide on-call technical support as required during new process start-ups.

Site Engineering Support

• Generate and own change controls, quality events, CAPAs, and other quality system activities supporting ongoing production.
• Design, specify, and install new equipment or equipment modifications ranging from small to moderate scope, depending on experience.
• Perform and support commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV) activities in accordance with the site master plan.
• Participate in team safety meetings and complete engineering-related safety action items.
• Support the administration and maintenance of the site's engineering document repository, including AutoCAD Vault.
• Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Process Chemistry, EHS, and other site teams to resolve technical issues and drive continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

Education

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering or closely related field

Experience

• 2+ years of work-related experience in manufacturing or engineering work associated with pharmaceutical ingredients, specialty or fine chemicals
• Working as project member within cross-functional teams

Training

• Familiarity with cGMP's and FDA regulations
• Familiarity with OSHA Process Safety Management Standard

Why Pharmaron?

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 25,000 employees and operations in the US, UK, China, and Singapore. Pharmaron has an excellent track record in delivering R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China.

Collaborative Culture

You will 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with significant employer contributions
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous employer matching
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Sick Leave & Company Holidays to support work-life balance
• Employer-funded Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions (for eligible plans), plus Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 100% Employer-paid Employee Life Insurance, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), mental health resources, and wellness programs
• Family-friendly benefits, including fertility support and maternity resources
• Professional development and career growth opportunities within a leading global CRO/CDMO

About Pharmaron

Pharmaron (Stock Code: 300759.SZ/3759.HK) is a premier R&D 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 19,000 employees, and operations in China, the U.S., and the U.K., Pharmaron has an excellent track record in the delivery of R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan and China.

Pharmaron is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative Action employer.