Shift Process Engineer position for Chemical Engineers

The Shift Process Engineer performs all manufacturing tasks required for the safe production of active pharmaceutical ingredients in compliance with FDA, DEA, OSHA Federal, State, and Local regulations. The primary objective of this position is to ensure that all manufacturing operations are conducted in a safe manner with a high regard for all applicable cGMPs and DEA requirements. Working flexibly across a broad range of chemical operations and participation on self-managed work teams is required. Training for and participation on Emergency Response teams is required. Availability for overtime and shift work (including rotating shifts and seven-day operation) is also required.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Provide technical assistance to chemical technicians in order to troubleshoot and problem solve both process and equipment related problems.
- Achieve cycle time requirements in order to meet the production schedule.
- Attend Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) for manufacturing operations.
- Prepare and revise production batch records and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Provide training to chemical technicians on production batch records and SOPs.
- Work as a team member with the chemical technicians. Perform chemical operations as required.
- Perform the role of DEA coordinator. This requires witnessing all movement of controlled materials.
- Attend all required cGMP, DEA and ESHA training.
- Perform in process analytical testing and performing bench scale chemistry in the laboratory, when applicable. Seek out and identify opportunities for systems and process improvements.

Educational Requirements
BS degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry.

Joseph A. Aronne, CPC
Senior Pharmaceutical Recruiter
RJS Associates, Inc.
10 Columbus Boulevard
Hartford, CT 06106
Phone (860) 278-5840
Fax (860) 522-8313
cell (860-604-4711) after 5pm
joe@rjsassociates.com
www.rjsassociates.com