What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer - Biopharma Upstream/Downstream Process/Equipment Support (JP13711) position at 3 Key Consulting?
Job Title: Engineer - Biopharma Upstream/Downstream Process/Equipment Support (JP13711)
Location: Cambridge, MA. 02138
Employment Type: Contract
Pay Rate: $37.00 - $41.00/hour
Business Unit: AMA Pilot Plant
Duration: 9 months (with likely extensions and/or conversion to permanent)
Posting Date: 02/17/25
Notes: Only qualified candidates need apply. * * * Manager is not interested in relocation candidates.
3 Key Consulting is hiring an Engineer for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global biopharmaceutical company.
Job Description:
Our client is seeking an Engineer at its Cambridge, MA site to provide equipment support. Our ideal candidate will have:
• Previous biotech/pharma experience (would be a plus)
• Experience working with equipment
• B.S. in a scientific field
• Manager is open to entry level candidates.
• Upstream cell culture or downstream purification experience (nice to have)
• Chemical Engineering B.S preferred
• Nice to have: instrumentation background, preventative maintenance, automation background (DeltaV or Finesse controllers), and process monitoring or trending experience. Bioreactors, Chromatography
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
Why is the Position Open?
Supplement to the team’s workload.
Top Must Have Skills:
• 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
Red Flags:
• Low GPA. Non-scientific major / experience.
• Candidates must be willing to grow and develop.
• Job hopping.
Interview process:
Phone screen followed by in-person or video panel interviews.
We invite qualified candidates to send your resume to resumes@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.
Location: Cambridge, MA. 02138
Employment Type: Contract
Pay Rate: $37.00 - $41.00/hour
Business Unit: AMA Pilot Plant
Duration: 9 months (with likely extensions and/or conversion to permanent)
Posting Date: 02/17/25
Notes: Only qualified candidates need apply. * * * Manager is not interested in relocation candidates.
3 Key Consulting is hiring an Engineer for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global biopharmaceutical company.
Job Description:
Our client is seeking an Engineer at its Cambridge, MA site to provide equipment support. Our ideal candidate will have:
• Previous biotech/pharma experience (would be a plus)
• Experience working with equipment
• B.S. in a scientific field
• Manager is open to entry level candidates.
• Upstream cell culture or downstream purification experience (nice to have)
• Chemical Engineering B.S preferred
• Nice to have: instrumentation background, preventative maintenance, automation background (DeltaV or Finesse controllers), and process monitoring or trending experience. Bioreactors, Chromatography
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
Why is the Position Open?
Supplement to the team’s workload.
Top Must Have Skills:
• 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
Red Flags:
• Low GPA. Non-scientific major / experience.
• Candidates must be willing to grow and develop.
• Job hopping.
Interview process:
Phone screen followed by in-person or video panel interviews.
We invite qualified candidates to send your resume to resumes@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.
Salary : $37 - $41