Process Engineer III

JOB DESCRIPTION

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Move fast. Think big. Make an impact that can change lives.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific’s St. Louis site, we move with urgency because what we do matters. Every day, our teams are helping turn breakthrough science into biologic medicines for patients around the world—and behind every batch, every decision and every challenge we solve is a patient waiting for what we make. 

This is a fast-paced, high-energy environment where science, technology and talented people come together to do extraordinary work. Whether you’re in manufacturing, quality, engineering, the lab or a support function, you are part of the mission. Your expertise matters. Your ideas matter. Your ability to move quickly, solve problems and deliver matters. 

How will you make an impact?

We are searching for a Process Engineer 3 with education and experience in biopharmaceutical processing or a related field. This member of our team provides technological input in the development, validation, and transfer of manufacturing processes. A Process Engineer 3 routinely supports the Process Engineering team as technical owners of customer programs in a manufacturing environment and will be highly involved and act as a subject matter expert in defining and shaping Thermo Fisher Scientific’s own technology programs. This role will collaborate internally with supervisors and technicians in the Operations department, Quality Assurance, fellow Engineers, and scientists in Process Development and with the client as a Process Engineer program lead. These activities are conducted in projects and involve teamwork with experts across functional groups to ensure project success.  

What will you do?

• Draft, review and approve Standard Operation Procedures, and Job Aids and consult internally to ensure scientifically sound and robust procedures.  

• Collaborate with the process development to develop standardized methodologies and learn/explore new methodologies for conducting unit operations at the manufacturing scale including cell culture, harvest, and purification.  

• Contribute to Internal and Customer meetings based upon sound evidence guided by minimal supervision.  

• Manages internal projects and tasks and lead client projects and manage timelines with minimal support from supervision.  

• Actively identify error proofing opportunities and initiate and drive engineering initiatives to improve practices and procedures with minimal supervision.  

• Provide scientific expertise for GMP deviations by assessing, reviewing and approving the impact of major deviations on both the product quality and the validation of the process.  

• Lead changes to equipment and process design, proactively and with minimal supervision.  

• Draft, review and approve Manufacturing Batch Records, Performance Qualifications, Process Validation protocols, process flow diagrams, automation methods, and Bill of Materials, ensuring the process is technically accurate and designed for Manufacturing. 

• Draft, review, and approve Process control documents, campaign summary report and process validation reports

• Reviews, analyzes and trends process data without supervision 

• Provide technical feedback on documents created by other departments, such as Tech Transfer Protocols and SOPs.  

• Troubleshoot technical challenges on the manufacturing floor as needed for a 24/7 manufacturing facility, including scheduled on-call support activities and occasional weekend coverage .    

• Support our MSAT team with additional tasks to improve the site, ensure patient safety, and deliver for our customers.  

• Provides development and training for Process Engineers/Scientists. 

How will you get here?

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required in a scientific field, preferably an engineering field.  

• 5+ years of experience in GMP regulated Biologics / Pharma Industry, or equivalent experience (or master's degree in a scientific field + 3 years' experience or Ph.D.). 

Experience & Knowledge:

• 5+ years of experience in GMP regulated Biologics / Pharma Industry, or equivalent experience (or master's degree in a scientific field + 3 years' experience or Ph.D.).

• Follow Environmental, Health and Safety policies and procedures and ensure a safe and healthy workplace environment.  

• Ability to self-motivate, prioritize work and time.  

• Demonstrates a foundation in general scientific practices, principles, and concepts.  

• Writes and communicates effectively.  

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.  

• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices and US/EU regulations. 

• Intermediate knowledge of statistical methods used for Pharmaceutical Process Analysis is a plus.  

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.  

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time and gown into manufacturing areas.  

Compensation & Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, financial security and life outside of work. Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement and savings programs, paid time off, wellbeing resources, business resource groups, career development opportunities and additional programs to support you and your family.

Compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, education, internal equity, geographic location and other job-related considerations.

Because when you’re helping us deliver for patients, we want to help you thrive—at work and beyond.

Other

Relocation assistance is not provided.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future, without sponsorship.

Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.