Senior Process Engineer - VA

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Process Engineer to join their team in Petersburg, Virginia. This role offers the chance to lead and support engineering projects in a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to advancing chemical API manufacturing. As a key technical resource, you will be instrumental in implementing new processes and optimizing operations. With a commitment to employee growth and a culture of safety, this position provides a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the pharmaceutical sector. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to innovative projects, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Contribution

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Assistance

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Referral Awards

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in engineering processes and design.
• Strong understanding of GMPs and engineering guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects from design to start-up.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing and development activities.

Skills

Engineering Processes

Chemical Process Design

Troubleshooting Equipment

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Chemistry

Tools

Process Utility Systems

Commissioning and Validation Activities

Job description

About the Department

For more than 100 years, Novo Nordisk has been tackling the unmet medical needs of people living with serious chronic diseases, such as diabetes & obesity. Beingpart of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on life-changing careers, and the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.

Our new Petersburg, Virginia site marks a strategic move to advance our capabilities in Emerging Technologies (ET) within Chemical API development and production. The highly experienced site is designed to strengthen and accelerate our Small Molecule (SMOL) strategy while amplifying our operational capacity. This is to safeguard and support ET´s SMOL projects in the coming years, aligning with our vision and strengthening our potential for growth and innovation.

What we offer you:

• Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
• All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day one
• Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
• Family Focused Benefits including 14weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
• Tuition Assistance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Referral Awards

At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential? Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters.

The Position

The Process Engineer position will support the site to onboard new API manufacturing programs. In addition, the role is expected to be a key technical resource supporting new chemical API process implementation.

Relationships

Reports to Manager.

Essential Functions

Independently lead or support assigned engineering projects from concept design through start-up

Responsible for providing input on varying sizes of capital projects throughout all phases of the project lifecycle, including the development of user requirement specifications, process design, equipment and instrumentation specification/selection, equipment procurement, installation, commissioning/qualification, and turn-over

Provide manufacturing and research groups technical support as needed to assist with the day-to-day manufacturing and development activities including, but not limited to new molecule introduction activities (transfer and scale-up), operation and equipment optimization, equipment, and process trouble-shooting and continuous improvement goals

Support EHS activities including chemical and hazardous assessments including participation in PHAs and PSSRs

Work with internal and external resources to develop and review engineering documentation, technical standards, SOPs, protocols, risk assessments and reports

Develop, evaluate, and implement cost effective engineering solutions for equipment, facility, and utility systems

Support process and automation system designs

Promote a culture of safe and compliant design and operation

Follow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of duties

Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

Moves equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions. Routinely operates & inspects manufacturing equipment using hands. Strap & unstrap pallets using hands. Must be able to be on your feet for up to a 12-hour shift. May require corrected vision to 20/20 or 20/25 based on role. May require color vision based on role. Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder. May be required to work at elevated heights. Occasionally works around odorous &/or hazardous materials. May be required to wear latex gloves. May perform critical job functions in extremely cold work environments depending on site. May position oneself within confined spaces for inspection if required of the role. Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection. May be required to secure a motorized vehicle license & operate a motorized vehicle based on the role.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or Chemistry field of study from an accredited university required

Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant work experience to include engineering processes & design and operations support required, preferably in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment

Experience working with capital engineering projects is preferred

A working knowledge with pharmaceutical manufacturing process operations is preferred

Knowledge and experience with two (2) or more of the following required: process utility systems including water, solvent, waste, inert gas, glycol, syltherm and compressed air systems

Knowledge of process and equipment design and installation required

Strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) a plus

Strong understanding of engineering guidelines to include one or more of the following required: CFR, GEP, ASME BPE, ASTM E2500 and ISPE guidelines

Knowledge and experience with the execution of commissioning and validation activities including FAT, SAT, TOP, and IQ/OQ/PQ a plus

Direct experience and ability to start-up and trouble-shoot equipment required

Possess excellent writing and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams required

Ability to lead projects that include managing external vendors with development, design, and testing activities is required

Ability to provide technical leadership on multiple projects operating in parallel required

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.