Process Engineer I

Process Engineer I

San Diego, CA

Schedule: Standard Hours

Duration: 5-Month Contract (extension potential)

Pay: $36-41/hr (W2)

Our client is an established life science / small molecule manufacturing company seeking early-career Process Engineers to join their Manufacturing Technology and Transfer group. They are looking for driven, talented individuals who will provide technical support during new product introduction and production process development, partnering cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, Facilities, and E&HS to develop, optimize, and scale up processes for new products.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Develop, pilot, and transfer organic chemistry small molecule manufacturing processes to meet production volumes and product timelines, with supervision; execute pilot and production builds as needed
• Build and sustain reliable and safe pilot and manufacturing systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs, and changeovers; resolve technical problems during investigations
• Author technical documents including engineering reports, protocols, and qualification/validation documents to meet compliance and change management requirements
• Other duties as assigned; individual responsibilities may evolve based on business needs

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required; Chemical Engineering or Chemistry strongly preferred (Biochemistry or Biomedical Engineering may be considered)
• 0-2 years of related experience; relevant lab coursework may be considered in lieu of direct industry experience

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience working in a chemistry lab with compliance to all safety practices
• Problem-solving and reasoning skills with ability to work under supervision
• Ability to receive instruction, act on feedback, and follow standard procedures consistently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to collaborate with diverse stakeholders

Physical Requirements

• Role is 100% on-site, in-lab
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs as part of routine responsibilities