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CRB · 3 months ago

Process Engineer III - Life Sciences

Denver, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$103K/yr - $165K/yr

5+ years exp

CRB is a leading provider of sustainable engineering solutions for the life sciences and food and beverage industries. They are seeking a skilled Process Engineer III with expertise in small molecule manufacturing to lead process design, scale-up, and optimization projects while ensuring regulatory compliance.

BiotechnologyConstructionConsultingWeb Design

Responsibilities

Lead and support client projects focused on small molecule API process development, scale-up, and manufacturing optimization

Conduct site assessments, gap analyses, and provide recommendations for process improvements and compliance

Develop process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and mass/energy balances

Translate client requirements into actionable design scope and document decisions, open issues, and action items

Identify and escalate scope changes or design deviations to project leadership

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including architecture, mechanical, electrical, and construction

Prepare technical reports, proposals, and presentations for internal and client stakeholders

Support capital project planning including feasibility studies, equipment selection, and facility design

Ensure alignment with industry standards including cGMP, FDA, EMA, and ICH guidelines

Participate in advanced project activities such as: Technical bid tabulations, Vendor package management, Factory acceptance testing, Risk assessments (e.g., HAZOP, HACCP), 3D model reviews and coordination, Sequence of operations and functional specification reviews

Mentor junior engineers and design staff

Lead system design programming and planning with support from senior engineers

Participate in cross-discipline squad checks and drive overall project quality

Qualification

Small molecule manufacturingChemical engineeringProcess designEITPE certificationRegulatory complianceMentoring junior staffCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline (ABET-accredited)

Minimum of 5 years of experience in small molecule process engineering, preferably in a consulting or client-facing role

Strong understanding of chemical synthesis, purification, and formulation processes

Experience in design firm or operating company settings within a related industry

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Intermediate experience with applicable industry and regulatory guidance and building codes

Preferred

EIT or PE certification

Experience coordinating and managing design within project teams and with external partners

Familiarity with commissioning, startup, qualification, and troubleshooting of process systems

Experience with regulatory environments and validation documentation

Prior experience in engineering consulting or client services

Familiarity with process safety, risk assessments, and HAZOP studies

Benefits

Comprehensive insurance coverage

The opportunity to participate in one or more annual incentive programs based on company and individual performance

A complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs

Company

CRB

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CRB is a leading provider of sustainable engineering, architecture, construction and consulting solutions to the global life sciences and food & beverage industries.

Founded in 1984

Basel, Basel-Stadt, CHE

1001-5000 employees