Process Engineer - Life Sciences (Requires relocation to Toronto, Canada)

Full Job Description

Cheme - Partner of Consultys - is a team of dedicated professionals that are passionate about what we do and how we do it. Cheme is a place where you will be challenged, supported, and given the freedom and ownership to thrive. We attract the best because we continually invest in our people through career planning, training and development, and mentorship. At Cheme we know that our business is successful when our clients succeed, and our clients succeed when our people reach their potential.

For this position, relocation to Toronto, Canada is required . You have the flexibility to choose between a minimum commitment of 12 months for those interested in a limited-term mission or permanent relocation, as we can offer permanent contracts to all candidates.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Process Engineer in the Life Sciences industry to join our team. As a Process Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, optimizing, and overseeing processes to ensure the highest quality and efficiency in the production of multiple types of pharmaceutical products.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes in the life sciences industry.
• Conduct process simulations, evaluate and implement process improvements, and troubleshoot operational issues.
• Participate in the development and review of process documentation, including P&IDs, standard operating procedures, and batch records.
• Ensure processes comply with industry-specific regulations and standards, such as cGMP, FDA, and other relevant guidelines.
• Provide technical expertise in areas like aseptic processing, downstream and upstream processing, filtration, sterilization, and purification techniques.
• Lead or support process validation activities to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.
• Investigate deviations, incidents, and quality issues, and propose corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate in the scale-up and technology transfer of processes from development to commercial production.
• Support equipment selection, qualification, and maintenance activities.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and advancements to drive continuous improvement in processes and technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of process engineering experience in the pharmaceutical or F&B industry.
• Good knowledge of industry-specific regulations and quality standards.
• Proficiency in process modelling and simulation tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams and independently.
• Experience with process validation, technology transfer, and equipment qualification is a plus.