Process Engineering; Charles , IA TALENT Pipeline

Position: **Process Engineering (Charles City, IA) TALENT PIPELINE-Future Opportunities

Process Engineering (Charles City, IA) TALENT PIPELINE-Future Opportunities

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Company Information

Cambrex is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that provides drug substance development and manufacturing across the entire drug lifecycle, as well as comprehensive analytical and IND enabling services. With over 40 years of experience and a team of 2,000 experts servicing global clients from North America and Europe, Cambrex offers a range of specialized drug substance technologies and capabilities, including continuous flow, controlled substances, liquid‑phase peptide synthesis, solid‑state science, material characterization, and highly potent APIs.

At Cambrex, we strive to build a culture where all colleagues have the opportunity to engage in work that matters to our customers and the patients they serve, learn new skills and enjoy new experiences in an engaging and safe environment, and strengthen connections with coworkers and the community.

Job Overview

As a Process Engineer I, you’ll launch your career in chemical engineering with the support of highly experienced engineers and scientists. You will be immersed in every stage of bringing new products from the laboratory to full‑scale manufacturing, gaining hands‑on experience with batch processes and unit operations such as reactions, distillation, extraction, filtration, and drying. As a global contract development and manufacturing organization, you’ll have the opportunity to work on several different chemical processes each year and collaborate directly with pharmaceutical clients worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Perform scaling calculations for unit operations, assisting with conceptual process design.
• Participate in process reviews for operability, safety, and quality.
• Provide information to external clients and internal stakeholders.
• Support production campaigns through in‑person observation.
• Analyze production and laboratory data to assist with process understanding.
• Assist with quality investigations and corrective action / preventative action implementation.
• Support process improvement projects to reduce cycle time, increase yield, and improve quality.
• Draft manufacturing documents: process flow diagrams, batch records, validation protocols, standard operating procedures, quality investigations, and campaign reports.

Qualifications/Skills

• Applied Math and Science: Strong understanding of core chemical engineering fundamentals (thermodynamics, heat transfer, mass transfer, transport, kinetics, etc.).
• Data Analysis, Visualization, Troubleshooting: Ability to analyze data from sensors and experiments to identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and improve efficiency.
• Process Simulation and Modeling: Use software (spreadsheets, programming, simulators) to model chemical unit operations and processes.
• Process Safety and
  
  Risk Management:
  
  Assess and manage risks associated with chemical processes, ensuring safety for personnel and the environment.
• Process Scale‑Up & Equipment Knowledge: Assess equipment capability of key processing equipment (reactors, filters, heat exchangers) relative to process fit.
• Problem‑Solving: Identify, analyze, and solve complex problems related to chemical processes and plant operations.
• Technical Writing & Communication: Explain technical concepts clearly and accurately to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous and careful to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Adaptability: Adapt to changing priorities, new technologies, and unexpected challenges.
• Time Management: Handle key assignments and meet deadlines with supervision.

Education, Experience & Licensing Requirements

• B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in a chemical manufacturing environment, particularly pharmaceutical, is preferred.

EEO Statement

Cambrex is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment. All offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a comprehensive pre‑employment screen, which may include drug testing, criminal record checks, identity verification, reference checks, education and employment verification, and other procedures as required by law. All requirements are subject to reasonable modifications to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Cambrex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affiliated Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), ancestry, national origin, place of birth, age, marital status, disability/handicap, genetic information, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state, and/or local law.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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