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Senior Pharma Biotech Process Engineer (Buffers & CIP)

Visium Resources

Job Location:

Kankakee, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 13 August 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 10 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Details:

Introduction
Visium Resources has been asked to identify qualified candidates for this Senior Pharmaceutical Process Engineer position with an emphasis on Buffers & CIP.This position is a direct hire opportunity which is expected to be on-site in Kankakee Illinois.

Summary

Client is seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer to support a major pharmaceutical capital expansion project at manufacturing campus in Kankakee Illinois.

Client is seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer -Buffers & CIPto support a major pharmaceutical capital expansion project at manufacturing campus in Kankakee Illinois.

Serving as the Owners Representative this individual will provide technical leadership throughout the design procurement fabrication installation commissioning qualification and startup of downstream purification systems. The successful candidate will ensure that engineering deliverables prepared by the Architect/Engineer (A/E) equipment manufacturers and system suppliers meet the Owners User Requirements Specifications (URS) process performance requirements GMP standards and long-term operational objectives.

The Senior Process Engineer will work closely with Process Engineering Automation Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q) Validation Manufacturing Quality Construction Procurement and equipment vendors to successfully deliver complex purification systems supporting plasma-derived therapeutics and biologics manufacturing.

Job Description:

* Provide technical guidance into the design project management commissioning and start-up of equipment and facilities for upgrades renovations and expansions of client facilities and processes.

* Support project execution from Feasibility through to project completion/handover including all project stages such as:

o Feasibility

o Concept Design Basic Design Detailed Design

o Procurement

o Construction

o Project Monitoring/Governance

o Commissioning & Qualification

* Prepare/perform/review process engineering drawings calculations whether as part of engineering design or as part of verification of calculations of vendors/client/other consultants or Junior Engineers. Drawings may include PFDs P&IDs as well as others. Calculations may include heat exchanger pump piping control valve sizing heat and mass balances as well as other engineered calculations.

* Prepare/review technical specifications and data sheets for various equipment instrumentation and systems (such as vessel data sheets etc).

* Review technical documentation such as SDS/HDS layouts manuals datasheets.

* Manage other engineering design firms equipment vendors construction firms and internal/external stakeholders as required to execute projects.

* Integrate safety into the design and execution of all projects (HAZOP reviews PHSRs design reviews with EHS representatives).

* Prepare/review User Requirements Specifications (URS)

* Provide input into Commissioning (FAT SAT) and Qualification Protocols (IQOQ) as well as support execution of Commissioning & Qualification.

* Prepare/review automation sequences as required for Process Automation such as Functional Specifications Valve & Alarm Matrices.

* Coordination with other engineering disciplines and other cross-functional departments (automation engineering facilities engineering process engineering validation project management operations quality safety).

* Facilitate project management tools throughout the execution of projects such as procurement tracking vendor management meeting minutes / action lists risk register log schedule updates project updates.

* Coordinate meetings with cross-functional departments to drive project progress facilitate decisions provide updates.

* Travel may be occasionally required for meetings with the client and equipment fabrication vendors or Factory Acceptance Testing (FATs).

* Work may require occasional support over shutdowns or extended hours specifically during installation and commissioning / validation phases.

* Client-management (maintain key Client relationships in support of business development and pursuit of new work) project scheduling/budgeting coordination of client and companys resources for effective project delivery supporting business development (providing technical support to the sales as required for proposals/opportunities) presenting at industry conferences/publishing papers etc.

* Visit construction and installation sites.

* Supervise contractors during critical installations of process equipment and associated utilities.

* Other duties as assigned by client and/or the company based on workload and project requirements.

Details:

Qualified candidates would have the following:

* Knowledge of GMP requirements for working in pharma/biotech facilities with a Basic understanding of SOPs Validation Change Controls.

* 10 years of experience pharma process engineering experience with at least 6 years of bioprocess engineering experience (upstream or downstream)

* Excellent written and spoken English is required including the preparation of technical documents in English

* Experience in leading teams.

* Experience with and knowledge of some of the typical Biotechnology processes & peripheral systems is required; Upstream Biotech Processes (Fermentation Bioreactors Centrifugation Thawing) Downstream / Purification Biotech Processes (chromatography TFF DF NF-MF) Fill & Finish equipment Media Preparation CIP/SIP systems Buffer Preparation clean utilities (PW WFI CS PS)

* Possess leadership skills and be able to take initiative to lead projects involving multiple stakeholders departments and varying complexity.

* Possess mentorship skills to coach and develop junior and intermediate employees.

* Basic knowledge of AutoCAD is an asset.

* Engineering degree preferably in Chemical Biochemical Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

Buffer Preparation Systems

Liquid/Liquid Buffer Preparation
Solid/Liquid Buffer Preparation
Inline Dilution Systems
Batch Buffer Make Systems
Duty/Standby Buffer Supply Systems
Buffer Storage and Distribution Systems

CIP Systems

Centralized Clean-in-Place (CIP) Systems
Dedicated CIP Skids
CIP Distribution Networks
Automated Cleaning Sequences
CIP Recipe Development
Sanitary Process Piping

Visium Resources is an award-winning employment firm with a mission to match talented individuals with highly successful organizations. At Visium our companys success is based on your success. When you work with us you are never just a number. You are our most important asset. Here you will know us by name through our regular visits to client sites and even occasional luncheons. We will always be there when you need assistance and will always go the extra mile to ensure that you are as successful as possible. Whether youre looking for contract contract-to-hire or permanent opportunities we firmly believe there is no employment agency that will work harder for you than Visium.

Visium Resources is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications merit and business need.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

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