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    PHARMACETICAL - SENIOR BIOPROCESS ENGINEER

    Previous Pharmaceutical/Biotech experience is mandatory for this role

    MMR Consulting is an engineering and consulting firm specializing in the pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries. Its services include Engineering, Project Management, and other Consulting services. MMR's Engineering expertise includes Process, Automation, Facilities engineering. Pharmaceutical expertise includes Oral Solid Dosage, Semi-Solids, Liquid-Dosage (TS and Aseptic), API manufacturing, Biotechnology (Vaccines, Blood Plasma Fractions, Monoclonal Antibodies).

    This is an outstanding opportunity to join our growing team, where the successful candidate will work with a group of engineers involved in the design, commissioning & qualification, start-up and project management of various processes, systems and facilities. The ideal candidate should possess leadership skills to lead teams of intermediate & junior engineers. The work will require working out of client's facilities.

    This role is for an experienced Bioprocess engineer to work on the design, project execution and commissioning of process systems in the biopharmaceutical industry. The ideal candidate should possess leadership skills to lead teams of intermediate & junior engineers.

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    Responsibilities

    • Provide technical guidance into the design, project management, commissioning and start-up of equipment and facilities, for upgrades, renovations and expansions of client facilities and processes.
    • Support project execution from Feasibility through to project completion/handover, including all project stages such as:
      • Feasibility
      • Concept Design, Basic Design, Detailed Design
      • Procurement
      • Construction
      • Project Monitoring/Governance
      • Commissioning & Qualification
    • Prepare/perform/review process engineering drawings, calculations, whether as part of engineering design or as part of verification of calculations of vendors/client/other consultants, or Junior Engineers at MMR Consulting. Drawings may include PFDs, P&IDs as well as others. Calculations may include heat exchanger, pump, piping, control valve sizing, heat and mass balances, as well as other engineered calculations.
    • Prepare/review technical specifications and data sheets for various equipment, instrumentation, and systems (such as vessel data sheets, etc).
    • Review technical documentation such as SDS/HDS, layouts, manuals, datasheets.
    • Manage other engineering design firms, equipment vendors, construction firms, and internal/external stakeholders as required to execute projects.
    • Integrate safety into the design and execution of all projects (HAZOP reviews, PHSRs, design reviews with EHS representatives).
    • Prepare/review User Requirements Specifications (URS)
    • Provide input into Commissioning (FAT, SAT) and Qualification Protocols (IQOQ), as well as support execution of Commissioning & Qualification.
    • Prepare/review automation sequences, as required for Process Automation, such as Functional Specifications, Valve & Alarm Matrices.
    • Coordination with other engineering disciplines and other cross-functional departments (automation engineering, facilities engineering, process engineering, validation, project management, operations, quality, safety).
    • Facilitate project management tools throughout the execution of projects, such as procurement tracking, vendor management, meeting minutes / action lists, risk register log, schedule updates, project updates.
    • Coordinate meetings with cross-functional departments, to drive project progress, facilitate decisions, provide updates.
    • Travel may be occasionally required for meetings with the client and equipment fabrication vendors or Factory Acceptance Testing (FATs).
    • Work may require occasional support over shutdowns or extended hours, specifically during installation and commissioning / validation phases.
    • Client-management (maintain key Client relationships in support of business development and pursuit of new work), project scheduling/budgeting, coordination of client and MMR resources for effective project delivery, supporting business development (providing technical support to the sales as required for proposals/opportunities), presenting at industry conferences/publishing papers etc.
    • Visit construction and installation sites.
    • Supervise contractors during critical installations of process equipment and associated utilities.
    • Other duties as assigned by client, and/or MMR, based on workload and project requirements.

    Qualifications

    • Knowledge of GMP requirements for working in pharma/biotech facilities, with a Basic understanding of SOPs, Validation, Change Controls.
    • Years of experience: 10+ years of pharma process engineering experience, with at least 6 years of bioprocess engineering experience (upstream or downstream)
    • Excellent written and spoken English is required including the preparation of technical documents in English
    • Experience in leading teams.
    • Experience with, and knowledge of some of the typical Biotechnology processes & peripheral systems is required; Upstream Biotech Processes (Fermentation, Bioreactors, Centrifugation, Thawing), Downstream / Purification Biotech Processes (chromatography, TFF, DF, NF-MF), Fill & Finish equipment, Media Preparation, CIP/SIP systems, Buffer Preparation, clean utilities (PW, WFI, CS, PS)
    • Possess leadership skills, and be able to take initiative to lead projects, involving multiple stakeholders, departments, and varying complexity.
    • Possess mentorship skills, to coach and develop junior and intermediate employees.
    • Basic knowledge of AutoCAD is an asset.
    • Engineering degree, preferably in Chemical, Biochemical, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
    • Travel will required on occasion.

    Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodations

    MMR Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please let us know the nature of your request.



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