Process Engineer I

Synerfac Technical Staffing; Gibbstown (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Synerfac Technical Staffing is seeking an entry-level Process Engineer for a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The role offers hands-on exposure to drug substance and drug product processes in a GMP-regulated production setting.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, willingness to rotate 6am–6pm and 6pm–6am, and availability for weekend work. Internship or co-op experience in regulated manufacturing is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Fundamental understanding of process engineering principles.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support daily pharmaceutical production operations and batch processing.
• Assist with process optimization, yield improvement, and cycle time reduction.
• Participate in technology transfer, scale-up, and validation activities.
• Support deviation investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA development.
• Author and revise SOPs, batch records, and validation protocols.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, and EHS teams.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, FDA, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Entry-Level Process Engineer-Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

We are seeking a highly motivated recent Chemical or Mechanical Engineering graduate to join a pharmaceutical manufacturing operations in a Production Technician role. This is an entry-level role designed to provide hands‑on exposure to drug substance and drug product manufacturing, equipment, and GMP-regulated processes in a production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily pharmaceutical production operations, including batch processing, equipment utilization, and troubleshooting
• Assist with process optimization, yield improvement, and cycle time reduction
• Participate in technology transfer, scale-up, and validation activities
• Support deviation investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA development
• Author and revise technical documentation including SOPs, batch records, and validation protocols
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, and EHS teams
• Ensure all activities comply with cGMP, FDA, and regulatory requirements

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor"s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
• Must be available to work Rotating Shifts; 6am to 6pm and 6pm to 6am, including working every other weekend
• 0-2 years of experience (recent graduates strongly encouraged to apply)
• Internship, co-op, or academic project experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, or regulated manufacturing preferred
• Fundamental understanding of process engineering principles
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work in a manufacturing / plant environment

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to GMP environments
• Familiarity with batch processing, unit operations, or production equipment
• Interest in long-term career growth within pharmaceutical manufacturing

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