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Process Engineer

Alcami

Alcami

Charleston, SC, USA
Posted on Aug 21, 2025

Process Engineer

Location US-SC-Charleston
ID 2025-1614
Category
Engineering
Position Type
Full-Time
Working Hours
1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

At Alcami, we deliver reliable solutions that unlock the potential of transformative medicines from discovery to commercialization, through trusted partnership with our clients, recognized industry expertise and proven regulatory track record.

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Job Summary

The Process Engineer is accountable for driving results in a fast-paced environment by providing technical support for clinical and commercial parenteral Drug Product manufacturing. The Process Engineer’s responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: performing tech transfers of new processes and technologies into the site, preparation of documentation to support process validation and batch manufacturing, troubleshooting manufacturing processes, completing process deviations and investigations, and writing reports and coordinating lab studies with the formulation development lab. These functions will be executed following standard operating procedures and batch records in accordance with FDA and EU requirements and current Good Manufacturing Practices.

On-Site Expectations

  • 100% on-site position.
  • 1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm.

Responsibilities

  • Provides technical assistance for process tech transfer and validation efforts for assigned manufacturing projects.
  • Writes Master Batch Records with a strong understanding of equipment, critical process parameters, in-process tests, etc.
  • Monitors manufacturing processes during production runs to assess any technical process issues and provides troubleshooting support as needed.
  • Author manufacturing investigations and complete CAPA assignments.
  • Composes process validation documentation, including CQA assessment, pFMEA risk assessment, and process validation protocols.
  • Identifies specific parameters, sampling, and tests used in the validation protocols of new and existing products.
  • Interact with clients during routinely scheduled project meetings.
  • Ensures timely completion and compliance with cGMP and all other relevant company training requirements.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Pharmacy, Chemistry, or related field required.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience of technical support and technical transfer in a sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Excellent verbal communication, written communication, documentation, negotiation, critical thinking, analytical, problem solving, detail orientation, organization and time management skills required.
  • Working knowledge of cGMP requirements related to sterile Drug Product manufacturing processes.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Outlook) required.
  • Ability to interact with internal stakeholders and external customers.
  • Working knowledge of EU regulations is preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee will be required to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment for specific job duties to be performed. Such personal protective equipment may include, but not limited to safety eyewear, hearing protection, various types of respirators/breathing apparatus, lab coats, full protective body coverings, various types of gloves, etc. Other tasks involving elevated work may require the use of a body harness and lanyard Additionally, the employee may be required to operate an industrial vehicle.

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About Us


Alcami is a contract development and manufacturing organization headquartered in North Carolina with over 40 years of experience advancing products through every stage of the development lifecycle. At Alcami, we are a team of dynamic, agile individuals committed to developing life-saving drugs around the world. A mindset of collaboration, innovation, responsiveness, accountability, and customer focus inspires us to be the most efficient, safe, and reliable choice for our customers and the patients they serve. In return, we offer challenging careers, professional growth, and the opportunity to be part of our skilled team with over 40 years of experience as champions that are dedicated, trustworthy, and relentless to advancing products through every stage of the development cycle. Alcami offers an extraordinary opportunity, a competitive salary, and an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, life, LTD, STD, 401(k) with match and immediate vesting, and tuition reimbursement / student loan forgiveness.

Diversity and Inclusion


Alcami is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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