Senior Process Engineer, Small Molecule API Scale-Up

Scorpion Therapeutics; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to support small molecule API manufacturing at a new US facility in Houston, TX. You will focus on process support, optimization, equipment qualification, and continuous improvement during startup and scale-up.

Responsibilities include front-line GMP operations support, maintaining process knowledge artifacts, and assisting in tech transfer and process development. Travel up to 20% and shift flexibility are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Biochemical, Mechanical Engineering or related STEM required.
• 3+ years GMP manufacturing experience preferred.
• Willingness to work across shifts and travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-line process engineering support for GMP operations.
• Maintain and update process knowledge artifacts.
• Support equipment qualification and safety reviews.
• Apply data-driven analysis to monitor process performance.
• Assist in tech transfer and process development.
• Support startup and scale-up activities.

Skills

GMP operations

Data-driven analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Shift flexibility

Travel up to 20%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Biochemical, Mechanical Engineering or related STEM

Tools

Equipment qualification

Job description

Lilly is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to support small molecule API manufacturing at a new US facility in Houston, TX. You will focus on process support, optimization, equipment qualification, and continuous improvement during startup and scale-up.

Responsibilities include front-line GMP operations support, maintaining process knowledge artifacts, and assisting in tech transfer and process development. Travel up to 20% and shift flexibility are expected.