Chemical Engineer

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the development of new products by taking the chemist’s lab formulations and seeing these through to the industrial level.
• Liaison with the customer on performance, projects, and technical activities associated with automated machinery.
• Responsible for reviewing and improving production methods to maximize efficiency, quality, and yield.
• Using scientific, mathematical, and engineering principles to solve problems and improve processes.
• To ensure that permanent and effective corrective action is taken as a result of any quality, safety, or production concern.
• Develop manufacturing processes that will minimize waste and increase the overall quality of the finished product.
• Recognize and report documentation issues to supervision as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and routine maintenance of the work area and equipment items within the working environment.
• Control the inventory of basic raw materials and wastes within the immediate working environment.
• C Conduct chemical syntheses of APIs and their intermediates within scheduled dates or times independently.
• Maintain, operate, and troubleshoot process-specific efficacies independently.
• Facilitate the automation of the Preventative Maintenance program and audit it for improvement.
• Document all work conducted according to the required format(s).
• Assist in the assembly and maintenance of documents particular to the operation and complying with applicable regulatory requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• Previous experience in engineering and manufacturing development preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, presentation, and project management skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to maintain professional vendor relationships and work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong data entry and organizational skills.
• Experience with Chempax software by Datacore is a plus but not required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word, with the ability to quickly learn new software programs.
• Highly organized with the ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in an energetic, deadline-oriented environment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT (PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS)

• The physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential job duties and responsibilities.
• Must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities.
• Must be able to focus and multi-task in a busy environment and maintain composure in potentially stressful situations.
• Maintain effective and professional relationships with executives, staff, customers, vendors, and governmental agencies.
• Access to and maintenance of confidential and sensitive information.
• Must undergo and meet company standards for background checks, drug testing, and behavioral assessments.
• Employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk.
• Ability to verbally communicate both in person and via telephone.
• Ability to utilize various office equipment, including computer, telephone, and copy machine.
• Occasional lifting and/or moving of up to 10 pounds.