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Your Role: Secondary Loop Process Engineer

As a Secondary Loop Process Engineer, you will provide technical support for vaccine manufacturing processes, focusing on process optimization, variability reduction, and regulatory compliance. In this role, you will leverage data analysis and engineering principles to drive continuous improvement while partnering cross-functionally to support safe, efficient, and compliant operations.

Your Responsibilities:
• Drive process improvements through data analysis, statistical methods, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Monitor and manage site KPIs, providing insights and recommendations to improve performance
• Support capital projects, process troubleshooting, and GMP remediation efforts
• Partner with primary loop engineers, operators, and cross-functional teams to resolve complex process issues
• Develop and maintain SOPs, provide training, and support operational excellence initiatives

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or related)
• Experience: Experience applying engineering principles in a manufacturing or regulated environment with knowledge of cGMP requirements
• Top 2 skills: Strong data analysis and problem-solving capability + ability to communicate and collaborate across cross-functional teams

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
• Experience with automation and instrumentation
• Strong knowledge of statistics and statistical process control
• Experience in regulated industries (biotech, pharma, or animal health)
• Project management experience and ability to lead initiatives
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities

Additional Information:
• Standard schedule is Monday–Friday; off-hours support (evenings/weekends) may be required
• Supports a 24/7 manufacturing environment
• Potential exposure to chemicals, allergens, and loud noise
• Completion of post-offer exam, work simulation, or administrative skills testing may be required

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