CIP Senior Process Engineer​/Senior Process Engineer

6176 - CIP Senior Process Engineer / Senior Process Engineer

Holly Springs, NC

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

We are seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer to support process and utility systems within a regulated biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment at our Holly Springs site. This role is fully onsite and requires strong hands‑on technical expertise with Clean‑In‑Place (CIP) systems
, process design, and supporting utilities. The Process Engineer will be responsible for the design, review, and optimization of CIP systems and associated utilities to ensure robust, compliant, and efficient manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate has deep technical knowledge of CIP system design, understands the interaction between process equipment and utilities, and can collaborate cross‑functionally in a GMP environment.

• Lead and support CIP system design, review, and optimization for manufacturing processes
• Perform process design activities
  , including development and review of process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and system layouts
• Review and assess system design documentation to ensure alignment with operational, safety, and regulatory requirements
• Provide technical expertise in utilities supporting CIP systems
  , including water systems, steam, chemical distribution, and waste handling
• Support implementation of process and utility design changes in a GMP environment
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Manufacturing, Engineering, Validation, Quality, and Facilities
• Ensure designs meet GMP, safety, and regulatory compliance standards
• Participate in troubleshooting, continuous improvement initiatives, and process optimization efforts

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• Proven experience as a Process Engineer in a regulated pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment
• Strong hands‑on experience with Clean‑In‑Place (CIP) systems
• Demonstrated experience in:
  • System design reviews
  • Process design and documentation
  • Utility design and utility‑system integration related to CIP
• Solid understanding of GMP principles and regulated manufacturing environments
• Ability to work 100% onsite
  in Holly Springs, NC

• Experience supporting large‑scale biopharmaceutical manufacturing operations
• Familiarity with commissioning, qualification, and validation activities related to CIP systems
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally
• Experience supporting system upgrades or new system installations

National (US): $70,491 – $136,225 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
• Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 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

* Verista is an equal opportunity employer.

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