Engineer - Biopharma Upstream/Downstream Process/Equipment Support

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 . 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 You are also welcome to share this opportunity with anyone you think might be interested in applying for this role.

Regards,

3KC Talent Acquisition Team