Sr. Engineer - Process (Small Molecules)

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

Role

Senior Process Engineer supporting small molecule API manufacturing at Lilly's new US facility, focusing on process support, optimization, equipment qualification, and continuous improvement during startup and scale-up.

Responsibilities

Front-line process engineer or support team members on GMP operations, maintain process knowledge artifacts, support equipment qualification and safety reviews, apply data-driven analysis to monitor performance, and assist in tech transfer and process development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in Chemical, Biochemical, Mechanical Engineering or related STEM; at least 3 years GMP manufacturing experience; strong communication skills; willingness to work across shifts and travel up to 20%.

High Value

Small molecule APIs, GMP manufacturing, process optimization, equipment qualification, startup phase, US-based (Houston TX), cross-functional collaboration, 24/7 operations, fluid role during scale-up.

Work Setup

On-site with shift flexibility; travel as needed during construction and startup phases.