Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom · 19 hours ago
Chemical Process Engineer
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expKelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom is seeking an experienced Chemical Engineer to assist in setting up small molecule pharmaceutical processes. The role involves leading API scale-up in a GMP facility, translating bench chemistry into robust, plant-ready processes, and ensuring compliance and optimization of manufacturing systems.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Convert lab procedures to scalable unit operations (reaction, crystallization, filtration, drying), author/execute transfer packages and PPQ protocols
Develop, implement, and optimize continuous processes for small-molecule APIs, ensuring robustness and regulatory compliance
Evaluate, design, and/or identify appropriate scalable equipment for lab, pilot, and commercial applications; partner with engineering to ensure fit-for-purpose systems
Lead/author process validation docs, batch records, change controls; investigate deviations/OOS and drive CAPA
Work closely with R&D/Analytical, QA/QC, Supply Chain, and external customers to meet timelines and CQA/CQPs
Write SOPs, reports, and technical summaries suitable for regulatory inspections
Qualification
Required
BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related discipline
3-7 years in GMP small-molecule API manufacturing/scale-up
Bench chemistry background with strong understanding of reaction mechanisms, impurity control, and crystallization science
Solid grasp of cGMP, data integrity, and regulatory expectations; strong technical writing
Preferred
Hands-on experience with continuous manufacturing approaches and equipment design/selection for scale-up strongly preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Telemedicine
Term life
Whole life
Accident insurance
Critical illness
A legal plan
Short-term disability
Retirement savings plan
Service bonus
Holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year)
Transit spending account
Paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan
Company
Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom
Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom specializes in science, engineering, technology, and telecom.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Linda Stuit
Senior Vice President, Engineering Specialty
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