Engineer - Biopharma Upstream/Downstream Process/Equipment Support (JP13711)
Company: 3 Key Consulting
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Title: Engineer - Biopharma Upstream/Downstream
Process/Equipment Support (JP13711) Location: Cambridge, MA. 02138
Employment Type: Contract Pay Rate: $37.00 - $41.00/hour Business
Unit: AMA Pilot Plant Duration: 9 months (with likely extensions
and/or conversion to permanent) Posting Date: 02/17/25 Notes: Only
qualified candidates need apply. * * * Manager is not interested in
relocation candidates. 3 Key Consulting is hiring an Engineer for a
consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global
biopharmaceutical company. Job Description: Our client is seeking
an Engineer at its Cambridge, MA site to provide equipment support.
Our ideal candidate will have: • Previous biotech/pharma experience
(would be a plus) • Experience working with equipment • B.S. in a
scientific field • Manager is open to entry level candidates. •
Upstream cell culture or downstream purification experience (nice
to have) • Chemical Engineering B.S preferred • Nice to have:
instrumentation background, preventative maintenance, automation
background (DeltaV or Finesse controllers), and process monitoring
or trending experience. Bioreactors, Chromatography
Responsibilities include: • Perform the system owner role for
assigned systems to ensure equipment reliability and technology
development initiatives. • Develop and maintain process control
automation solution for bench top Finesse and DeltaV Controllers
systems in Next Generation Lab • Coordinating projects for
equipment modification/improvement • Data trend analysis of the
system and equipment used for technology development to identify
and proactively manage performance trends. • Ensuring the
preventive maintenance schedule for the systems is successfully
implemented. • Create a critical spare parts list for the
systems/equipment and maintain appropriate levels of spares. •
Troubleshooting of performance trends and equipment reliability. •
Support of new product introductions and implementation of new
equipment/technology. • Support of continuous improvement project
monitoring effectiveness of implemented projects. • Initiating
review and approval of changes to operating procedures and EHS
change control process relating to the system. • Identify and
implement engineering-based improvements or upgrades to process
equipment, including identification of design requirements, options
analysis, design, installation, startup and qualification of
equipment. • Designing, executing, implementing and leading
engineering or process projects • Working in a collaborative manner
with various functions and contributing to investigations Why is
the Position Open? Supplement to the team’s workload. Top Must Have
Skills: • Organized project work • Proactive troubleshooting •
Collaborative project experience Day to Day Responsibilities: •
Ensure preventative maintenance is performed on equipment •
Coordinate and organize project work • Support continuous
improvement projects Basic Qualifications: Master degree OR
Bachelor degree and 2 years of experience OR Associate degree and 6
years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 8 years of
experience Red Flags: • Low GPA. Non-scientific major / experience.
• Candidates must be willing to grow and develop. • Job hopping.
Interview process: Phone screen followed by in-person or video
panel interviews. We invite qualified candidates to send your
resume to resumes@3keyconsulting.com. If you decide that you’re not
interested in pursuing this particular position, please feel free
to take a look at the other positions on our website
www.3keyconsulting.com/careers. You are also welcome to share this
opportunity with anyone you think might be interested in applying
for this role. Regards, 3KC Talent Acquisition Team
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