Graduate Process Engineer

Job Title:Graduate Process Engineer

Type: Contract

Location: Remote

Experience:0-2 years

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated

entry-level Process Engineer

to support manufacturing and process optimization in a regulated pharmaceutical or life sciences environment. The role involves working with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency, ensure compliance, and maintain product quality.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the design, monitoring, and optimization of manufacturing processes (e.g., batch, continuous, fermentation, purification)

Support

process validation activities

(IQ/OQ/PQ)

Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and regulatory requirements from agencies like U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Analyze process data and identify trends using statistical tools

Troubleshoot production issues and recommend improvements

Prepare and maintain documentation such as SOPs, batch records, and validation reports

Participate in

technology transfer

and scale-up activities

Collaborate with QA/QC, production, and R&D teams

Support deviation investigations and CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions)

Required Skills

Basic understanding of

• Chemical Engineering principles (mass transfer, thermodynamics)
• Biotechnology or pharma manufacturing processes

Knowledge of:

• Good Laboratory Practices
• Good Documentation Practices

Familiarity with process equipment (reactors, fermenters, filtration systems)

Basic data analysis (Excel, Minitab preferred)