Sr. Engineer – Biotech Environment & Sustainability – Remote (JP13584)

3key Consulting, Inc.; Thousand Oaks (CA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Sr Engineer for a consulting engagement in biotechnology. This remote role focuses on lifecycle analysis, data management, and compliance with environmental standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in lifecycle analysis with experience in programming languages like R and Python. The position involves collaboration with stakeholders and may require a Doctorate or relevant experience.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Competitive hourly rate

Involvement in impactful projects

Qualifications

• Experience conducting cradle to grave life cycle assessments.
• Experience managing large datasets using programming tools.
• Excellent presentation and data visualization skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and expand Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies.
• Gather and analyze life cycle inventory (LCI) data.
• Ensure compliance with international standards.

Skills

Lifecycle analysis

Data inventory gathering

Programming languages (R, Python)

Data visualization

Strong communication skills

Education

Doctorate, Master, or Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Sr. Engineer – Biotech Environment & Sustainability – Remote (JP13584)

Location: Thousand Oaks, CA (Remote work)

Business Unit: Environment & Sustainability

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 6 months with possible extension

Rate: 40-50 USD/hour W2 DOE with benefits

Posting Date: 1/28/2025

Target Start Date: 2/10/2025

3 Key Consulting is hiring! We are recruiting a Sr Engineer for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global biotechnology company.

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in lifecycle analysis, data inventory gathering, and managing large datasets. Key responsibilities include working with internal and external suppliers, leveraging programming languages such as R and Python, and delivering compelling presentations supported by strong data visualization skills. Preferred educational background in Environmental Science from UCSB or Duke University.

Technical Skills

• Expertise in lifecycle analysis.
• Proven ability to gather and manage inventory data from various sources.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as R and Python.
• Strong data visualization and presentation skills.

About the Role

As a member of the Environmental Sustainability team, you will play a pivotal role in developing and expanding the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) library. This role involves creating robust LCA frameworks, gathering and analyzing life cycle inventory (LCI) data, and ensuring compliance with national and international standards. You will contribute directly to advancing environmental transparency and sustainability in the pharmaceutical sector.

Key Responsibilities

• LCA Development: Design and expand Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies tailored to the pharmaceutical industry. Integrate emerging life cycle approaches and adapt them for regulatory purposes.
• Data Collection & Management: Gather life cycle inventory (LCI) data from internal teams and external sources, including contract manufacturing partners. Aggregate, clean, and operationalize large datasets for use in LCA modeling.
• Compliance Analysis: Analyze existing LCA methodologies for compliance with international standards (e.g., ISO 14040/14044) and country-specific regulations, including France’s Climate and Resilience Law. Ensure adherence to best practices in environmental labeling and sustainability reporting.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with stakeholders, including government bodies, pharmaceutical companies, and external consultants, to ensure accuracy and alignment with regulatory goals.
• Programming & Data Science: Leverage programming languages like R or Python for data analysis, modeling, and automation.

Top Must Have Skill Sets

• Experience conducting cradle to grave life cycle assessments
• Experience managing large data sets using programming tools such as R and Python
• Experience gathering life cycle inventory data from external partners
• Strong communication and data visualization skills

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Gather life cycle inventory data from external manufacturing partners
• Efficiently aggregate and operationalize life cycle data
• Apply client\'s life cycle analysis methodology to calculate cradle to grave life cycle assessment

Basic Qualifications

Doctorate degree OR Master degree and 3 years of experience OR Bachelor degree and 5 years of experience OR Associate degree and 10 years of experience

Employee Value Proposition: Leading Biotech Industry Experience.

Interview Process

Phone Screening

Panel Interview

We invite qualified candidates to send your resume to [e-mail]. If you decide that you’re not interested in pursuing this position, please feel free to review other opportunities at www.3keyconsulting.com/careers. You are also welcome to share this opportunity with anyone who might be interested in applying for this role.