6549 - Lead Process Engineer
Quick Summary
Serve as a technical SME for API micronization and particle-size reduction processes. Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot micronization and milling processes using equipment such as jet mills,
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, or a related scientific/engineering discipline; advanced degree preferred.
Description
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Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Serve as a technical SME for API micronization and particle-size reduction processes.
- →Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot micronization and milling processes using equipment such as jet mills, Fitz Mills, and cryogenic milling systems.
- →Lead or support process development, characterization, scale-up, and technology transfer activities for R&D-stage API programs.
- →Evaluate and characterize Particle Size Distribution (PSD) and establish appropriate particle-size targets, ranges, and control strategies.
- →Assess the relationship between milling parameters, particle characteristics, material properties, and overall product/process performance.
- →Identify and define Critical Process Parameters (CPPs) and relevant Critical Quality Attributes (CQAs) associated with micronization.
- →Design and execute studies to improve process understanding, robustness, reproducibility, and scalability.
- →Support development of processes suitable for future GMP manufacturing, process validation, PPQ, and commercialization.
- →Partner cross-functionally with R&D, Process Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Analytical, Validation, and other technical teams.
- →Author and review technical documentation, development reports, protocols, risk assessments, and technology-transfer documentation.
- →Troubleshoot milling and particle-size issues and provide technically sound recommendations for process improvement.
- →Ensure development activities appropriately consider future regulatory, GMP, validation, and commercial manufacturing requirements.
Requirements
~2 min read- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, or a related scientific/engineering discipline; advanced degree preferred.
- Significant hands-on experience with pharmaceutical API process development and/or manufacturing.
- Demonstrated expertise in micronization and particle-size reduction.
- Hands-on experience with jet milling, Fitz milling, cryogenic milling, or comparable pharmaceutical milling technologies.
- Strong experience with Particle Size Distribution (PSD) characterization, analysis, and interpretation.
- Experience developing and scaling processes from R&D/development through GMP manufacturing.
- Understanding of how milling parameters affect particle size, material characteristics, product performance, process robustness, and manufacturability.
- Experience supporting technology transfer, process validation, PPQ, and/or commercialization readiness.
- Strong knowledge of GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing requirements.
- Ability to lead technical investigations, analyze process data, troubleshoot complex process issues, and communicate recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders.
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*Verista is an equal opportunity employer.
Benefits
Why Choose Verista?
- High growth potential and fast-paced organization with a people-focused culture
- Competitive pay plus performance-based incentive programs
- Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurances
- FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits
- Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- 401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)
- Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays
- As Needed Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Team Social Activities (We have fun!)
- Employee Recognition
- Employee Referral Program
- Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement
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Listing Details
- Posted
- October 6, 2026
- First seen
- October 6, 2026
- Last seen
- October 6, 2026
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- Trust Level
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- October 6, 2026
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