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Senior Process Engineer

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
Cambridge, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/25/2026
Senior Process Engineer United States +1 more Job description Company and benefits Job ID 2902 This role is considered: On-Site Overview The Senior Process Engineer will support R&D, CMC, GMP & non-GMP operations, CMO/CDMO operations, including new construction and upgrades to existing facilities, infrastructure, systems and equipment/instruments. The role will be responsible for troubleshooting, resolving issues and engineering support as required to design, install, commission and validate equipment and systems. This position is onsite and will be primarily located at 20 Commerce Way, Norton, MA. Participation in 24x7 on call engineering service to operational sites (on rotation with other team members) in a requirement of this role. Key Responsibilities Independently lead assigned engineering projects as well as support moderate to large sized engineering projects. This includes process and equipment design, project management, and project engineering. Drive projects to completion to meet quality, timeline and budget objectives. Manage all assigned equipment design, procurement and startup, including specification development, procurement activities, FAT/SAT, installation, commissioning, debugging, optimization and validation support. Support development laboratories and manufacturing operations including optimization and troubleshooting of operational issues in manufacturing, equipment, maintenance, validation, or capital projects. Provide technical engineering support and ownership for investigations, deviations and CAPAs. Additionally, provide inspection support including inspection-readiness and response assistance, where applicable. Develop, evaluate, and implement cost-effective equipment, facility and utility engineering solutions Support enhancements / development of engineering documentation, technical standards, guidelines, and procedures in accordance with industry best practices Promote a culture of safe and compliant design and operation Support process and automation system designs and project lifecycle activities Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related technical field 6+ years of relevant work experience - including design, capital projects, and operations support for the biopharmaceutical industry. Knowledge of biopharmaceutical processes, including oligonucleotide synthesis, chromatography, ultrafiltration systems, evaporation systems, and solvent handling/distribution systems. Knowledge of GMP process utility systems including high purity water (WFI), CIP, process waste, etc. Excellent troubleshooting skills; ability to react quickly to understand and solve problems Strong understanding of GMPs and good engineering practice (GEP), including industry standards and guidelines, such as, ASME BPE, ISPE Baseline Guides, CFR’s, OSHA, ISA S88, GAMP, ASTM E2500, etc. #LI-LJ1 #LI-Onsite U.S. Pay Range $129,000.00 - $174,600.00 The pay range reflects the full-time base salary range we expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. Base pay will be determined based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, and education. This role is eligible for an annual short-term incentive award (e.g., bonus or sales incentive) and an annual long-term incentive award (e.g., equity). Alnylam’s robust Total Rewards package is designed to support your overall health and well-being. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a lifestyle reimbursement program, flexible spending and health savings accounts and a 401(k)with a generous company match. Eligible employees enjoy paid time off, wellness days, holidays, and two company-wide recharge breaks. We also offer generous family resources and leave. Our commitment to your well-being reflects our belief that caring for our people fuels the impact we create together. Learn more about these and additional benefits offered by Alnylam by visiting the Benefits section of the Careers website: https://www.alnylam.com/careers About Alnylam We are the leader in RNAi therapeutics – a revolutionary approach with the potential to transform the lives of people with rare and common diseases. Built on Nobel Prize-winning science, Alnylam has delivered the breakthroughs that made RNAi therapeutics possible and are just at the beginning of what’s possible. Our deep pipeline, late-stage programs, and bold vision reflect our core values: fierce innovation, passion for excellence, purposeful urgency, open culture and commitment to people. We're proud to be a globally recognized top employer, where an authentic, inclusive culture and breakthrough thinking fuel one another. At Alnylam, we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, pregnancy status or related conditions, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital or familial status, political affiliation, age, or any other factor protected by federal, state, or local law. Alnylam is an E-Verify Employer.

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