Senior Process Engineer​/Lead Process Engineer

Description

Verista’s 500 experts team up with the world’s most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs. The nature of our business is to empower growth and innovation within the scientific community and to help researchers, organizations, and companies solve some of the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. Verista provides innovative solutions and services that empower informed decision‑making and are the result of our significant investment in our people and our capabilities.

Our ability to grow is driven by world‑class people who thrive in a team environment and share our mission to enable life sciences clients to improve lives. Our talented and dedicated professionals are committed to making an impact every day.

• We empower and support our colleagues
• We commit to client success at every turn
• We have the courage to do the right thing
• We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged.
• We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise

• Lead and execute Design of Experiments (DOE) studies to evaluate and optimize pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging processes
• Provide technical leadership for process improvement initiatives, focusing on efficiency, reliability, and product quality
• Support and optimize liquid/gel filling and bottle/tube packaging operations within pharmaceutical manufacturing environments
• Conduct root cause investigations for process deviations or performance issues and implement sustainable corrective actions
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including manufacturing, quality, and engineering to support process development and improvement efforts
• Serve as a client‑facing technical expert, working directly on‑site with customers and stakeholders to address process challenges
• Document process studies, experimental results, and improvement initiatives in accordance with industry and company standards

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering
• 5–10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry supporting manufacturing or process engineering
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on experience designing and executing DOE (Design of Experiments) studies
• Demonstrated experience supporting liquid/gel filling and bottle/tube packaging processes
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with experience performing root cause analysis and implementing process improvements
• Ability to work on‑site 75%+ of the time

For US geography, the salary range for this position is shown below. The actual salary is dependent upon a variety of job‑related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, market demand, and competitive market practice. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
Verista is an equal opportunity employer.

National (US) Range: $85,000 USD - $154,389 USD

• 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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