Senior Process Engineer - Small Molecule/Oligo/Peptide

CRB; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CRB seeks a Senior Process Engineer with deep expertise in small molecule manufacturing to join its engineering consulting team. This role supports process design, scale-up, optimization, and regulatory alignment across pharmaceutical projects.

You will lead scope with projects, mentor staff, and coordinate with cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with cGMP, FDA, EMA, and ICH guidelines, while communicating with clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• 5+ years in small molecule process engineering, consulting or client-facing.
• Strong knowledge of synthesis, purification, and formulation processes.
• Experience with design firm or operating company settings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Familiarity with cGMP and regulatory guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of small molecule API process development and scale-up.
• Perform site assessments, gap analyses and recommend improvements.
• Develop PFDs, P&IDs, and mass/energy balances.
• Translate client requirements into actionable design scope and document decisions.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and presentations.
• Support capital project planning and regulatory alignment.

Skills

Chemical Engineering

Regulatory knowledge

Client-facing

Education

ABET-accredited Chemical Engineering degree

Tools

PFDs & P&IDs

Mass/energy balances

Process simulation

Job description

CRB seeks a Senior Process Engineer with deep expertise in small molecule manufacturing to join its engineering consulting team. This role supports process design, scale-up, optimization, and regulatory alignment across pharmaceutical projects.

You will lead scope with projects, mentor staff, and coordinate with cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with cGMP, FDA, EMA, and ICH guidelines, while communicating with clients and internal teams.