Engineer Senior, Synthetic Kilo Laboratory and Analytical Chemistry JP
Listed on 2026-01-28
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Engineering
Research Scientist, Process Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Biotechnology
Overview
Job Title: Engineer Senior, Synthetic Kilo Laboratory and Analytical Chemistry Support - (JP14942)
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA. 91320
Employment Type: Contract
Business Unit: Mechanical Design Engineering
Duration: 1+ year(s) (with likely extensions and/or conversion to permanent)
Posting Date: 01/24/26
Pay Rate: $46 - $51/hour W2
Notes: Only qualified candidates need apply. Onsite
Work Schedule:
8AM - 5PM
3 Key Consulting is hiring an Engineer Senior, Synthetic Kilo Laboratory and Analytical Chemistry Support for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global biopharmaceutical company.
Job Description:
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.
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. The successful candidate will be capable of working independently on defined objectives while contributing effectively within a fast-paced, cross-functional team.
Why is the Position Open?
Supplement additional workload on team
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.
- 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…
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