Principal Investigator - Process Engineer
Core
Lead chemical engineering deliverables for synthetic programs from early development through commercial manufacturing, including process characterization, technology transfer, and piloting.
Role type
Senior IC process engineer (chemical)
Builds
Commercial manufacturing processes for crop protection technologies
Domain
Agrochemicals / Chemical Engineering
Required skills
Chemical engineering fundamentals, organic chemistry, process development, pilot plant operations, commercial-scale manufacturing, reaction engineering, thermodynamics, kinetics, heat and mass transfer, equipment design, process simulation (Aspen, MATLAB, Minitab, AutoCAD), risk assessments, HAZOP studies, technology transfer, scale-up strategies, data analysis
Preferred skills
Strong organic chemistry knowledge, kilo/pilot/manufacturing scale environment experience
Responsibilities
Lead chemical engineering deliverables for assigned synthetic programs from early and/or late-stage development through process characterization, technology transfer, piloting, validation, and commercial manufacturing; Develop and oversee process engineering deliverables including PFDs, P&IDs, process descriptions, and detailed mass and heat balance calculations; Participate in rigorous risk assessments, HAZOP studies, failure-mode evaluations, and ensure adherence to safety and environmental standards; Provide subject matter expertise across development and scale-up, supporting technical package preparation, process and equipment fit assessment, scale-up strategies, facility readiness evaluations, technology transfer execution, validation activities, and post-transfer process stabilization; Provide strong technical leadership at CDMOs and manufacturing sites, including hands-on floor support, rapid troubleshooting, risk-based decision-making, issue escalation, and execution support during engineering, demonstration, pilot, and commercial campaigns; Lead or guide investigations, root-cause assessments, deviations, non-conformances, CAPAs, change controls, and process performance reviews using data-driven and science-based recommendations; Apply chemical engineering fundamentals, modeling, and manufacturing data to improve process capability, yield, purity, cycle time, safety, sustainability, productivity, and cost of goods; Create fit-for-purpose laboratory and engineering experiments, representative scale-down models, and process characterization studies that define mechanisms, operating ranges, robustness, and scale-up criteria; Integrate process safety, equipment and facility fit, material compatibility, containment, operability, maintainability, and human-factor considerations into process and technology-transfer decisions; Author, review, and defend engineering reports, technology-transfer packages, risk assessments, control strategy documents, technical investigations, and regulatory filing sections; Distill complex technical information into concise recommendations, decision points, risks, and trade-offs for senior leaders, governance forums, regulatory stakeholders, and external partners
