Chemical Process Engineer Job Listing at Kelly Services in Charles City, IA (Job ID 10088000)

Description

Contract Process Engineer – API Batch Manufacturing
Location: Charles City, IA

Position Overview:
Our client in Charles City, Iowa, is seeking several Contract Process Engineers to support API batch manufacturing operations. This role focuses on designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting chemical processes for the production of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), ensuring compliance with cGMP standards, and contributing to technology transfer and process improvement projects within a fast-paced CDMO environment.

Positions are Contract roles due to growth and the need for a quick ramp-up. Want to stay and work towards a permanent role? That will work, too, client is opened to that. Absolutely, positively only Direct Hire works for you? Apply anyway- let's chat!
Key Process Engineering Responsibilities:

• Design, scale up, and optimize batch chemical processes, including reactions, filtration, drying, distillation, and extraction for API production.
• Evaluate equipment and systems, recommending enhancements to improve yield, safety, and reliability.
• Analyze production and laboratory data to identify and resolve process challenges, troubleshoot deviations, and support corrective actions.
• Support technology transfer, process validation, and the transition from lab to commercial-scale manufacturing.
• Prepare and review technical documentation such as process flow diagrams, batch records, validation reports, SOPs, and CAPA documents.
• Ensure full compliance with cGMP, safety, and regulatory requirements in all operations.
• Work collaboratively with QA/QC, manufacturing, and R&D teams to drive quality and meet project goals.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on reducing cycle times, increasing yields, and enhancing product quality.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
• Proven experience in pharmaceutical process engineering or API batch manufacturing. Hands-on involvement with the production of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) using batch processing methods is strongly-preferred, however, the right Chemical Engineer or Process Engineer from the pharmaceutical industry that understands batch processing, but has not used active ingredients may be considered, provided they have very strong Chemistry, very strong knowledge of cGMP standards, and very strong scale-up.
• Strong foundation in chemical engineering principles, process simulation, and risk management. 
• Proficiency in data analysis, process troubleshooting, documentation, and technical communication.
• Experience with cGMP and pharma regulatory requirements.

Preferred:
B.S. in Chemical Engineering from University of Puerto Rico (Mayaguez Campus)
Experience in the Pharmaceutical, Electronic, and/ or  Chemical industries.
Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
Project management
Process validation and equipment qualification
 

• Familiarity with automated batch control systems and process simulation tools.
• Previous work in a CDMO environment is a plus.

About Our client:
Client is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) providing drug substance, drug product, and analytical services to pharmaceutical clients. Join us to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical solutions and make an impact on patients worldwide.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

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