Senior Engineer 3263089 (Biotechnology)
Job Title: Senior Engineer (3263089)
Industry: Biotechnology
Location: East Region, Puerto Rico (Open to Puerto Rico Residents)
Modality: Hybrid – Administrative Shift
Type: Contract through ProQuality Network
Opportunities Available: 1
Duration: Approximately 1 year
Summary
This opportunity is offered through a contract with ProQuality Network, where the selected candidate will represent our team within our client’s operations. The position is ideal for professionals seeking to apply their advanced engineering skills within the biotechnology industry, supporting key manufacturing and process optimization initiatives.
The Senior Engineer will independently manage the characterization of process improvements and provide technical support for operational troubleshooting. This includes involvement in manufacturing environments, pilot plant activities, or capital projects. The role requires applying diverse engineering principles to the design, execution, and analysis of projects with significant scope and complexity.
Preferred Qualifications
- Process Validation experience
- Filling process knowledge
- Proven technical troubleshooting skills
- Test runs and protocol authorship experience
- Experience in drafting technical reports
General Responsibilities
- Lead complex or novel assignments requiring innovative engineering approaches.
- Develop engineering policies and procedures with cross-functional impact.
- Supervise and coordinate small teams of engineers, associates, or technicians.
- Apply advanced engineering techniques and contribute expertise beyond primary discipline.
- Act as a recognized expert in at least one engineering specialty area.
- Plan and manage projects using mature engineering knowledge.
- Additional duties may be assigned as required.
Design Engineering Functions
- Develop creative technical solutions for complex challenges.
- Collaborate with departments such as manufacturing, process development, facilities, QA, and validation.
- Deliver projects on time, within budget, and to quality expectations.
- Coordinate external consultants, architects, and engineers for standard document development.
- Prepare departmental or multi-disciplinary budgets related to assigned projects.
Education Requirements
- Doctorate in Engineering; OR
- Master’s degree + 2 years of relevant experience; OR
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering + 4 years of experience.
Competencies & Skills
Technical Expertise:
- Working knowledge of pharmaceutical/biotech processes
- Familiarity with validation requirements and documentation in regulated environments
- Understanding of GLP and GMP compliance
- Proficiency in applying engineering science to production
- Ability to use laboratory equipment and specialized computer tools
Core Skills:
- Analytical problem solving
- Technical report writing and documentation
- Technical presentations
- Validation protocol writing and execution
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Proficiency in managing change and technical equipment expertise
- Strong organizational skills and multi-project handling
- Schedule development and follow-up
- Collaborative and facilitation abilities
- Basic to advanced project management skills
- Knowledge of financial analysis tools
Leadership & Management:
- Ability to manage contractors and vendors
- Team-building and leadership capabilities
- Skilled in negotiation, persuasion, and conflict resolution
- Experience in cost development and resource delegation
- Ability to independently assess internal and external resource needs
- Provide solutions to moderately complex engineering problems
If you meet the qualifications and are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make an impact in the biotechnology industry, we invite you to apply through the job description link with your most updated resume.
We look forward to reviewing your application.