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Engineer - Process Development

Cambridge, MA 02138

Posted: 09/03/2026 Job Category: Technician - Laboratory, Manufacturing, Electronics, Electrical Job Number: 26-02547 Country: US

Job Description

Primary Skills: Chemical Engineering (advanced), Process Development (advanced), Data Analysis (intermediate), Process Characterization (intermediate), Small molecule/synthetics (intermediate)
Contract Type: W2 Contract
Duration: 24 Months
Location: Cambridge, MA (Onsite)
Pay Range: $38.00 - $43.00 Per Hour

Job Summary:

This role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to develop and refine synthetic manufacturing processes for pharmaceutical ingredients. You will be responsible for executing experiments, analyzing results, and assessing process feasibility for various stages of production. A key aspect of this position is troubleshooting and providing recommendations for process improvements in a laboratory and pilot plant setting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and execute experiments to optimize synthetic processes.
  • Analyze experimental data and generate reports on process understanding.
  • Assess facility requirements for process implementation.
  • Troubleshoot operational issues and propose solutions.
  • Contribute to technical documentation and regulatory submissions.

Must-Have Skills:

  • Academic background in Chemical Engineering.
  • Experience in synthetic small molecule process development.
  • Proficiency in first-principle process modeling.

This role requires experience in the pharmaceutical industry, specifically with the development and optimization of synthetic active pharmaceutical ingredients.

 
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