Chemical Engineering Technician

Company: Kelly
Location: Olney
Posted on: November 16, 2021

Job Description:

Every day, Kelly Services connects professionals with opportunities to advance their careers. We currently have an exciting contract opportunity with one of our leading clients! Title: Engineering Technician (Chemical) Location: Gaithersburg - MD Duration: 6 months contract with possible extensions, or full-time conversion. Duration Job Description : This position reports to a Senior Engineer in Engineering Technical Services supporting GMP clinical biomanufacturing. Responsible for maintaining reliable process equipment performance in one or more manufacturing areas at AstraZeneca's Gaithersburg Clinical Manufacturing facilities including cell culture, purification, and support systems.

• Subject Matter Expert (SME) for biopharmaceutical manufacturing equipment in assigned area(s)
• Resolves daily operational issues in assigned area(s)
• Manages projects and coordinates shutdowns.
• Supports new engineering projects. Creates project scopes, URS, and timelines
• Performs troubleshooting, corrections, and process performance optimization.
• Monitors bioprocess equipment performance. Identifies equipment issues and helps develop technical solutions
• Determines process requirements. Helps design, install, and commission new processes and equipment
• Writes cGMP documentation (SOPs, change controls, validation protocols, etc.)
• Performs quality/safety investigations, and risk evaluations. Owns and executes Quality and Safety CAPAs.
• Performs GMP change control activities.
• Writes, tracks, and executes SAP work orders, and creates and revises Preventative Maintenance plans
• Reviews specifications, work instructions, protocols, drawings, and reports for technical accuracy
• Provides on-call support and works overtime as needed. Scope of Role: Engineer to work in Engineering Technical Services (ETS) as a process equipment SME, supporting clinical manufacturing in Manufacturing Sciences (MS) in Gaithersburg Required Qualifications
  • B.S./M.S. in Engineering (Chemical).
  • Require a minimum of 2-years of experience in GMP biotech manufacturing.
  • Good at trouble shooting and problem solving.
  • Good oral and written communication skill, and good admin skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills. EXPERIENCE: Prior GMP experience in a biotech or sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing environment a plus. Prior experience with production scale biotech process equipment a plus. Prior experience with Trackwise a plus. Candidates without a BS in engineering require a minimum of 2-years of experience in GMP biotech manufacturing Required Skills:
    • Good at trouble shooting and problem solving.
    • Good oral and written communication skill, and good admin skills
    • Good interpersonal skills Impact:
      • Completes many routine tasks and helps contribute to the completion of some non-routine tasks.
      • Contributes to completion of milestones for specific projects.
      • Failure to achieve results or erroneous decisions may cause delays or product loss . Problem Solving Complexity: Works on routine technical problems of limited scope and complexity. Freedom To Act
        • Works with moderate supervision, and usually follows established procedures.
        • Receives training on routine work and detailed instruction on new assignment
        • Often troubleshoots equipment problems and may perform corrections outside of established procedures. Additional Information
          • Monday - Friday
          • 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
          • No travel expected as of right now Important information: This position is recruited for by a remote Kelly office, not your local Kelly branch. Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Please contact Ibrahem Qanha () for immediate consideration. Why Kelly -- ? Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. With Kelly-- Engineering, our experts connect you with leading organizations where you can learn and grow, collaborate on innovative projects, and keep your skills sharp with top technology. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects, or are looking for something more long-term, we're here every step of the way to find your dream engineering job. About Kelly -- At Kelly, we're always thinking about what's next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we're a leading advocate for temporary/nontraditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live (plus, did we mention we provide a ton of benefits ?). Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world. Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance.]]

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