Civica Rx · 4 months ago
Process Engineer II - 2nd shift (559)
Civica Rx is a market-based nonprofit focused on preventing and mitigating drug shortages in the U.S. healthcare system. The Process Engineer II will be instrumental in preparing the Petersburg, VA facility for production and supporting the startup of a new biologics manufacturing expansion, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency throughout the process.
Pharmaceutical
Responsibilities
You must have a willingness to perform "hands-on" work in a dynamic, team-oriented work setting
Provide technical expertise on CQV activities and ensures compliance to regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and Engineering standards
Participate directly in the Engineering process to develop and institute technical and procedural controls in the process design
Accountable for CQV activity for assigned systems, including all phases: identifying user requirements, validation planning, protocol generation, test execution, configuration documentation, and system release
Execute Engineering deliverables in a timely manner, planning and proactively pursuing details and elevating risks appropriately to ensure project completion without avoidable delays
Anticipate operational gaps (improvements to facility/equipment design, process inefficiencies, job hazards) rather than scrambling to fix issues in the project startup, leading to a smoother and safer transition to the Manufacturing team
Lead and participate in cross-functional groups to investigate and resolve technical issues, drive continuous improvement, and process optimization using tools such as DMAIC and FMEA
Interpersonal skills to manage interactions and drive results across a range of business functions, education levels, and cultural backgrounds within the site. Extends to external communication with system vendors
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
Strong mechanical aptitude
Demonstrated ability to solve technical problems and implement projects
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and fluency in English
Self-directed with effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Must be able to deliver results on multiple complex assignments simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Interact well with other functions (e.g. Manufacturing, Automation, Quality Assurance, R&D) and must be able to take ownership of and follow through on assigned projects with minimal required direction from his/her supervisor
Willingness to adapt to changing priorities as project demands change
Preferred
5+ years of experience in sterile injectables, drug-device combination products, or biologics
SME-level knowledge of drug product processing equipment (e.g. single-use mixers and stainless steel formulation vessels, parts washers, autoclaves, component processors, aseptic filling equipment – vials, pre-filled syringes, and cartridges – isolators with VPHP decontamination, filter integrity and isolator glove integrity testers)
Direct experience ordering capital equipment, materials required for production, spare parts, and calibration and maintenance services
Familiarity with cleaning validation and/or process validation
Previous work at greenfield sites or substantial facility expansion projects
Company
Civica Rx
Civica Rx was created in late 2018 to secure the supply of important medicines hospitals use every day.
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$3M2025-08-07Grant· $3M
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