Sr. Fill Finish Process Engineer (Future Opportunities)

Syner-G; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Office locations in Greater Boston

Job summary

Syner-G is seeking a Sr. Fill–Finish Process Engineer to lead the buildout of a new commercial fill–finish suite in our Greater Boston area facility.

The role requires hands-on experience with aseptic formulation, sterile filtration, lyophilization, and related equipment within regulated GMP environments. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in GMP pharma/biotech manufacturing, strong process knowledge, and a proven track record in commissioning, qualification, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Typically 7+ years of experience in GMP pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of aseptic operations and fill–finish processes.
• Excellent documentation and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Support design, construction, installation, and qualification of a new fill–finish suite, including cleanrooms and utilities.
• Develop user requirements, equipment specifications, vendor evaluations, and design reviews.
• Support FAT/SAT, commissioning, and qualification activities for fillers, isolators or RABS, lyophilizers, and related systems.
• Conduct field walkdowns and verify installation details against drawings and GMP requirements.
• Serve as SME for fill–finish operations including formulation, filtration, filling, lyophilization, capping, and inspection.
• Collaborate with Operations and MS&T to troubleshoot technical issues.
• Coordinate with Maintenance to address equipment performance gaps.
• Support continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives.
• Maintain validated state of aseptic manufacturing processes with QA and Validation teams.
• Ensure compliance with FDA/EMA/ICH/Annex 1 regulatory guidelines.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Biomedical, Pharmaceutical Engineering or related field

Job description

Company Description

A career here is life-enhancing.

At Syner-G, we enable our people to build careers that impact positively on their quality of life. Through our expertise, insight, consulting and management skills, we accelerate breakthrough science and delivery of life-enhancing therapies to more patients. We work across a diverse range of clients and projects, supporting many organizations from the most critical phases of the drug discovery and approval process through to commercialization. It is meaningful, varied and thought-provoking work with a strategic emphasis, a solutions-driven approach and significant, real-world outcomes, from science to delivery/success. To learn more about who we are and what drives us, watch our company video here.

Underpinning this mission is a culture that aligns perfectly with what we want to achieve. We enable our people to grow, we support them in their learning and we reward them in so many different ways. In return, they play an instrumental role in maintaining our reputation across the globe as a strategic biopharma product development and delivery partner.

Syner-G was recently honored with BioSpace's prestigious \"Best Places to Work\" 2026 award, for the third consecutive year, along with many other award-winning programs to make a career here truly life-enhancing. These recognitions are a testament to our commitment to fostering a positive and engaging work environment for our employees, with a particular emphasis on culture, career growth and development opportunities, financial rewards, leadership and innovation.

At Syner-G, we recognize that our team members are our most valuable asset. Join us in shaping the future, where your talents are valued, and your contributions make a meaningful impact.

For more information, visit www.Synergbiopharma.com

Position Overview

We are seeking a Sr. Fill–Finish Process Engineer with strong experience in aseptic pharmaceutical or biologics manufacturing to support the capital project buildout of a new fill–finish suite within a commercial manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate has hands‑on expertise in formulation, sterile filtration, aseptic filling, lyophilization, capping, inspection processes, and associated equipment technologies, along with a strong understanding of GMP operations and regulatory expectations. This position partners closely with operations, QA, validation, MS\\&T, engineering, and supply chain to ensure robust, compliant, and continuously improving manufacturing performance.

WORK LOCATION

Travel to client sites may be required up to 100% based on project phase and client needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support design, construction, installation, and qualification of a new commercial fill–finish suite, including cleanrooms, process utilities, and supporting infrastructure.


• Contribute to user requirement development, equipment specifications, vendor evaluations, and design reviews.


• Support FAT/SAT, commissioning, and qualification activities for fillers, isolators or RABS, lyophilizers, depyrogenation tunnels, autoclaves, CIP/SIP systems, formulation vessels, sterile filtration skids, and inspection machines.


• Conduct field walkdowns, verify installation details, and ensure alignment with drawings, P&IDs, and GMP requirements.


• Serve as subject matter expert for fill–finish operations including formulation, filtration, filling, lyophilization, capping, and visual inspection.


• Partner with Operations and MS\\&T to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.


• Collaborate with Maintenance and Reliability teams to address equipment performance gaps.


• Support continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives.


• Partner with QA, Validation, and MS\\&T to maintain validated state of aseptic manufacturing processes.


• Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements including FDA, EMA, ICH, and Annex 1.


• Support continued process verification (CPV), annual product review (APR/PQR), and ongoing process monitoring.


• Author, review, and approve GMP documentation, including batch records, SOPs, change controls, CAPAs, deviations, and technical reports.


• Generate and maintain engineering lifecycle documentation including impact assessments, URS/FRS documents, FAT/SAT packages, and turnover packages.


• Develop and execute commissioning and qualification protocols.


• Utilize systems such as building management systems, process control systems, and computerized maintenance management systems. Experience with digital validation platforms such as KNEAT is a plus.


• Ensure all work complies with GMP standards, safety expectations, and regulatory guidelines


• Coordinate across engineering, operations, facilities, quality, and validation to ensure successful project execution.


• Participate in project planning, scheduling, risk assessments, and milestone tracking.


• Provide effective communication to stakeholders at all levels.

Qualifications And Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Biomedical, Pharmaceutical Engineering or a related technical field.

Experience

• Typically 7 or more years of experience in GMP pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing.


• Strong preference for sterile, aseptic, biologics, or vaccine fill–finish experience.


• Experience supporting commercial manufacturing operations in a regulated environment.


• Experience with commissioning, qualification, and engineering documentation.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong understanding of aseptic operations, cleanroom environments, and fill–finish equipment.


• Strong documentation and technical writing skills.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.


• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Essential Functions

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of the requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer keyboard and mouse; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit, as well as to lift and carry objects such as books and files weighing up to 25 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, including moderate noise level, an indoor temperate environment, and light levels that are bright and conducive to minimal eye strain, typical for an office environment.

Total Rewards Program

We define total rewards as compensation, benefits, remote work/flexibility, development, recognition, and our culture with programs that support each of our reward pillars. This includes a market competitive base salary and annual incentive plan, robust benefit offerings, and ongoing recognition and career development opportunities. Employees also enjoy our generous flexible paid time off program, company-paid holidays, flexible working hours, and fully remote work options for most positions and the ability to work “almost anywhere.” However, if a physical work location is more for you, we have office locations in Greater Boston; San Diego, CA; Boulder, CO; and India.

Currently, Syner-G is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Legal Statement

Syner-G is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers. All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Syner-G is an E-Verify employer.