Senior Engineer

Overview

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Senior Engineer for a 12+ month contract position with a biopharmaceutical company. This is an on-site position located in Thousand Oaks, CA.

This is a laboratory-focused position requiring strong technical aptitude, curiosity, and motivation to advance synthetic laboratory operations, automation, and data-driven experimentation. The successful candidate will be capable of working independently on defined objectives while contributing effectively within a fast-paced, cross-functional team.

• Support day-to-day operations of the Synthetics Lab through hands-on experimental execution and technical support.
• Operate lab equipment and accessories in compliance with safety and operational procedures.
• Execute synthetic experiments with minimal supervision and escalate technical or safety concerns as appropriate.
• Collaborate with process development chemists and engineers to generate, interpret, and document experimental data.
• Design and execute high-throughput experimentation (HTE) studies for reaction screening and solubility/crystallization screening.
• Support development and operation of automated HTE workflows.
• Perform solid-state and analytical characterization using techniques such as HPLC, XRPD, DSC/TGA, and related methods.
• Assist with equipment scheduling, routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and inventory management.
• Participate in laboratory improvement initiatives, including equipment upgrades and workflow optimization.
• Support EHSS risk assessments, safety reviews, and implementation of mitigation actions.

• One of the following:
  Doctorate degree OR Master’s degree and 2 years of experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of experience in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting small-molecule API drug substance development.
• Demonstrated foundation in chemical synthesis, synthetic laboratory operations, and scale-relevant safety practices.
• Hands-on execution and support of synthetic chemistry experiments, kilo-lab operations, and equipment use.
• Experience with the design, execution, and interpretation of HTE workflows for reaction, solubility, and crystallization screening.
• Application of analytical and solid-state tools (HPLC, XRPD, DSC/TGA) to translate experimental data into process understanding.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with standard office software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Only candidates available and ready to work directly as ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.

• Experience with kilo-lab or pilot-scale environments.
• Experience with high-throughput experimentation (HTE) for reaction screening, solubility assessment, and crystallization screening.
• Familiarity with automated HTE workflows and solid-state characterization techniques.
• Hands-on experience with analytical tools such as HPLC, XRPD, and thermal analysis (DSC/TGA).
• Exposure to kinetic modeling platforms and process analytical technology (PAT) tools.
• Experience with Dynochem or similar process modeling and simulation tools.

Pay range: up to $50.45 per hour

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW)
ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.

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ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran