848. Chemical Process Engineer - Republic of Ireland

Salary: 
Company:  Leap29.
Job type:  Contract
Date posted:  13/09/13 14:53
Job reference:  Totaljobs/J34152

API Chemical Process Engineer

My client is a leading global Biopharmaceutical company that develops medicines to treat some of the world's serious diseases. Currently, they are in need of a Chemical Process Engineer to work on their API facility.

The consultant needs to have a strong Process engineer background to assist my client with improvement projects to increase reliability and performance of their API facility.

To be suitable for this Process Engineer position you will need to have the following background:
* Degree qualification in Chemical Engineering or equivalent
* Minimum of 5 years' experience in chemical engineering, preferably in a Pharmaceutical environment
* Knowledge of the Pharmachem industry
* Strong knowledge of regulatory and legislative requirements (Safety, Quality, Environmental)
* Technical knowledge of production processes and operations
* Understanding of plant operations and process control systems in Pharmaceuticals
* Knowledge in recipe driven automation systems, preferable Delta V
* Proven track record of process scale up and commercialisation of APIs to bulk production in a cGMP and EHS compliant manner
* Scheduling, Capacity utilisation and process fit experience would be an advantage

Key responsibilities of the Process Engineer:
* Manage process improvement and plant modifications through from design to execution. Ensure current processes and proposed process equipment modifications are fully validated.
* Continuous improvement of all products, production processes and operations with a view to improving performance related to environment, safety, quality, business.
* Troubleshoot process issues promptly to minimise downtime. Ensure all related documentation (deviation reports, change control, commissioning and validation documents) are in compliance.
* Participation in Risk Assessments and Hazops
* Produce basis of safety reports
* Support the introduction of new products and co-ordinate with Engineering, Safety & Environmental, Chemistry and Quality Assurance.
* Responsible for input into writing and validation of control system recipes. Generation of quality/validation documents including equipment design specifications.
* Collaborate with Environment, Safety & QA departments to ensure pharmaceutical regulatory compliance.
* Ensure all operations are carried out to meet the requirements in relation to IPC licence and all other environment legislation and thereby preventing pollution and minimising waste.
* Comply with all Quality licensing regulations and cGMP requirements.
* Communicate with stakeholders and relevant functions to ensure that production operates in an effective and efficient manner.

In return you will be rewarded with a highly attractive hourly rate and a long term contract.

If you feel that you have the relevant skills and experience then please apply by following the relevant links provided.

Contact:  Clare Brinsmead

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