Engineer, Biopharma Upstream cell culture or downstream purification (JP13132)

Job Title:  Engineer, Biopharma Upstream cell culture or downstream purification (JP13132)
Location: Cambridge, MA 02138
Business Unit: Pilot Plant
Employment Type:  Contract
Duration: 1+ years with possible extensions or conversion to FTE
Rate: $37 - $41
Posting Date: 08/29/2024
Notes: Onsite local candidate only

3 Key Consulting is hiring!  We are recruiting an Engineer for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global biotechnology company.
Ideal Candidate: Previous biotech / pharma experience. Experience working with equipment. Upstream cell culture or downstream purification experience. Provide equipment support.

Nice to have: Chemical Engineering B.S preferred. Instrumentation background, preventative maintenance, automation background (DeltaV or Finesse controllers), and process monitoring or trending experience. Bioreactors, Chromatography
Job Description:
Responsibilities include:

• Perform the system owner role for assigned systems to ensure equipment reliability and technology development initiatives.
• Develop and maintain process control automation solution for bench top Finesse and DeltaV Controllers systems in Next Generation Lab
• Coordinating projects for equipment modification/improvement
• Data trend analysis of the system and equipment used for technology development to identify and proactively manage performance trends.
• Ensuring the preventive maintenance schedule for the systems is successfully implemented.
• Create a critical spare parts list for the systems/equipment and maintain appropriate levels of spares.
• Troubleshooting of performance trends and equipment reliability.
• Support of new product introductions and implementation of new equipment/technology.
• Support of continuous improvement project monitoring effectiveness of implemented projects.
• Initiating review and approval of changes to operating procedures and EHS change control process relating to the system.
• Identify and implement engineering-based improvements or upgrades to process equipment, including identification of design requirements, options analysis, design, installation, startup and qualification of equipment.
• Designing, executing, implementing and leading engineering or process projects
• Working in a collaborative manner with various functions and contributing to investigations

Top Must Have Skill Sets:
- Organized project work
- Proactive troubleshooting
- Collaborative project experience

Day to Day Responsibilities:
- Ensure preventative maintenance is performed on equipment
- Coordinate and organize project work
- Support continuous improvement projects   

Basic Qualifications:
Master degree OR Bachelor degree and 2 years of experience OR Associate degree and 6 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 8 years of experience

Why is the Position Open?
New position.
Employee Value Proposition: Gain Biopharma experience. This team is willing to grow and develop this person

Red Flags:
Low GPA. Non-scientific major / experience.
Candidates must be willing to grow and develop.


Interview Process:
Phone screen followed by in-person or video panel interviews.

We invite qualified candidates to send your resume to 

recruiting@3keyconsulting.com

.  If you decide that you’re not interested in pursuing this particular position, please feel free to take a look at the other positions on our website www.3keyconsulting.com/careers. You are also welcome to share this opportunity with anyone you think might be interested in applying for this role.