Senior Chemical Engineer
US Tech Solutions, Inc.
Thousand Oaks, CA
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$40–$48.70 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Temporary, Contractor, Full-time
SKILLS
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API), Analysis Skills, Automation, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Cross-Functional, Data Mining, Documentation, Drug Development, Employee Orientation, Environmental Health, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Facilities Engineering, Heat Transfer, High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), High Throughput, Identify Issues, Inventory Management, Laboratory Automation, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Management, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Techniques, Maintenance Services, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, On Site Support, Operational Support, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Preventative Maintenance, Procedure Development, Process Analysis, Process Development, Process Improvement, Process Modeling, Risk Analysis, Safety Compliance, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Simulation, Small Molecule Drugs, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Statistics, Sustainability, Team Player, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Thermal Analysis, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Thousand Oaks, CA
POSTED
1 day ago
Shift:8AM - 5PM PST
Job Description:
- This role reports to the Associate Director of Engineering and provides on-site laboratory support and scientific contribution.
- The candidate will work in a highly collaborative, team-based environment alongside process development of chemists, chemical engineers, and analytical scientists.
- The role also interfaces with Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHSS), Facilities & Engineering, laboratory management, and external vendors.
- This is a laboratory-focused position requiring strong technical aptitude, curiosity, and motivation to advance synthetic laboratory operations, automation, and data-driven experimentation.
Responsibilities:
Synthetics Lab Operations and Scientific Support:
- Support day-to-day operations of the Synthetics Lab through hands-on experimental execution and technical support.
- Operate lab equipment and accessories in compliance with safety and operational procedures; develop increasing proficiency as a lab superuser.
- Execute synthetic experiments with minimal supervision and escalate technical or safety concerns as appropriate.
- Collaborate with process development of chemists and engineers to generate, interpret, and document experimental data.
- Contribute to cross-functional project teams by delivering experimental results aligned with project timelines and objectives.
- Author and support review of technical documentation, including process descriptions, batch records, SOPs, and safety documentation.
- Review various documentation and mine data using statistical tools.
- Design and execute high-throughput experimentation (HTE) studies for reaction screening and solubility/crystallization screening under project guidance.
- Support development and operation of automated HTE workflows to enable efficient and reproducible experimentation.
- Execute solubility and crystallization of screening experiments and assist in interpretation of results to inform process development decisions.
- Perform solid-state and analytical characterization using techniques such as HPLC, XRPD, DSC/TGA, and related methods.
- Document, analyze, and communicate HTE and solid-state data to project teams.
- Support the use of kinetic modeling platforms and PAT tools for process understanding and optimization.
- Assist with equipment scheduling and coordination to support experimental demands.
- Support routine equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance activities.
- Operate and support maintenance of lab equipment and utilities, including reactors, filtration systems, heat transfer units, and chillers.
- Assist with laboratory inventory management, including monitoring usage, ordering consumables, and restocking supplies.
- Follow established procedures for equipment handling, maintenance, and repair, escalating complex issues as needed.
- Participate in laboratory improvement initiatives, including equipment upgrades, workflow optimization, and automation efforts.
- Support development and maintenance of training materials for lab operations and equipment.
- Complete required training and support training compliance through the client's training system.
- Participate in core team meetings and contribute experimental data and technical updates.
- Support EHSS risk assessments, safety reviews, and implementation of mitigation actions under guidance from senior staff.
Qualifications:
- The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree with four years of relevant industry experience, a master’s degree with two years of experience, or a PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related discipline, with experience supporting small-molecule API drug substance development.
- The successful candidate will be capable of working independently on defined objectives while contributing effectively within a fast-paced, cross-functional team.
- The candidate should demonstrate a solid foundation in chemical synthesis, synthetic laboratory operations, and scale-relevant safety practices.
- Experience with kilo-lab or pilot-scale environments is preferred.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills are required.
- Experience with high-throughput experimentation (HTE) for reaction screening, solubility assessment, and crystallization screening is desirable.
- Familiarity with automated HTE workflows and solid-state characterization techniques is a plus. Hands-on experience with analytical tools such as HPLC, XRPD, and thermal analysis (DSC/TGA) is advantageous.
- Exposure to kinetic modeling platforms and process analytical technology (PAT) tools is preferred.
- Proficiency with standard office software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) is required.
- Experience with Dynochem or similar process modeling and simulation tools is a plus.
Top must have Skills:
- Hands-on execution and support of synthetic chemistry experiments, kilo-lab operations, equipment use, and EHSS-compliant laboratory practices.
- Design, execution, and interpretation of HTE workflows for reaction, solubility, and crystallization screening, including use of automation and data-driven experimentation.
- Application of analytical and solid-state tools (HPLC, XRPD, DSC/TGA) alongside kinetic modeling and PAT awareness to translate experimental data into process understanding.
About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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