Engineer – Process Development; Contractor

Position: Engineer 1 – Process Development (Contractor) – US1
Reference: 631509

Posted:

Location:

San Diego, CACompany:
Planet Pharma Group Contact:
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Target PR Range: 33-40/75/hr DOEThis position is intended to support Project Sol activities on the MTO team which may include, but not limited to the following:

Responsibilities:

Provide technical guidance in the production and analysis of oligonucleotides in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to both (1) address operational sustaining needs (i.e. resolve production issues related to safety, yield, quality, and/or throughput) and (2) develop and transfer new processes/products to production and/or to enhance existing processes/products

Represents and advocates for Operations’ needs in cross-functional meetings to ensure quality, continuity and efficiency of products and processes transferred to and implemented within manufacturing teams.

Utilize change management practices to drive safety, quality, efficiency, and/or cost improvements.

Support teams in the transfer of manufacturing processes between manufacturing locations.

Responsible for productive cross-site and cross-functional relationships

Execution of manufacturing builds when needed to support Development, Pre-Production and Production orders.

Able to plan and prioritize assigned tasks and activities with minimal guidance.

Execution of tasks independently and with guidance as necessary from project lead or manager.

Influences technical decisions in own area of responsibility.

Tracks component COGS and associated project expenses

Requirements:

Manufacturing experience of organic synthesis is highly desirable

Working knowledge and experience of automated synthesis, preparative and analytical chromatography.  LC-MS and ability to interpret NMR is desirable

Experience in process support and development in a GMP environment

Strong analytical, problem solving, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills

Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills required

Must be detail oriented

Strong understanding of GMPExperience with standard laboratory practices

Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP system

Experience working in an ISO 13485 or FDA regulated environment is desirable

Education:

BS/MS degree with 2 years of related experience

Field of study in Organic Chemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biology/ Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering preferred

Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position.  Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.