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Kelly · 6 hours ago

Chemical Process Engineer

Charles City, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$45/hr - $60/hr

Kelly Services is seeking Contract Process Engineers to support API batch manufacturing operations in Charles City, Iowa. The role focuses on designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting chemical processes for the production of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), ensuring compliance with cGMP standards.

OutsourcingProfessional Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Design, scale up, and optimize batch chemical processes, including reactions, filtration, drying, distillation, and extraction for API production

Evaluate equipment and systems, recommending enhancements to improve yield, safety, and reliability

Analyze production and laboratory data to identify and resolve process challenges, troubleshoot deviations, and support corrective actions

Support technology transfer, process validation, and the transition from lab to commercial-scale manufacturing

Prepare and review technical documentation such as process flow diagrams, batch records, validation reports, SOPs, and CAPA documents

Ensure full compliance with cGMP, safety, and regulatory requirements in all operations

Work collaboratively with QA/QC, manufacturing, and R&D teams to drive quality and meet project goals

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on reducing cycle times, increasing yields, and enhancing product quality

Qualification

Chemical EngineeringAPI Batch ManufacturingCGMP StandardsProcess SimulationData AnalysisProcess ValidationLean Six SigmaRisk ManagementTroubleshootingTechnical CommunicationProject Management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field (advanced degree preferred)

Proven experience in pharmaceutical process engineering or API batch manufacturing

Hands-on involvement with the production of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) using batch processing methods is strongly-preferred

Strong foundation in chemical engineering principles, process simulation, and risk management

Proficiency in data analysis, process troubleshooting, documentation, and technical communication

Experience with cGMP and pharma regulatory requirements

Preferred

B.S. in Chemical Engineering from University of Puerto Rico (Mayaguez Campus)

Experience in the Pharmaceutical, Electronic, and/ or Chemical industries

Lean and Six Sigma methodologies

Project management

Process validation and equipment qualification

Familiarity with automated batch control systems and process simulation tools

Previous work in a CDMO environment is a plus

Benefits

Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability.

Access to a retirement savings plan

Service bonus and 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