Job Title:  Engineer, Biotech Packaging - (JP11326 - OH)
Location: New Albany, OH. OR Thousand Oaks, CA.
Business Unit: Secondary Packaging
Employment Type:  Contract
Duration: 6+ months with possible extensions.
Posting Date: 3/3/2023
Notes: Only qualified candidates need apply.  Onsite – Can be local to Thousand Oaks, CA. Or New Albany, Oh, but must be willing to come onsite.


3 Key Consulting is recruiting an Engineer for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global biopharmaceutical company.

Job Description:
This position reports into the Packaging Engineering group under Combination Products Operations (CPO) and will be supporting the client’s Ohio site. This position will apply engineering principles to execute the proper design, qualification and implementation of Primary and Secondary Packaging components and the associated systems such as documentation, equipment, and processes. Knowledge of primary and secondary packaging systems and material science is essential to the position. The position requires organizational, project management, technical problem solving and communication (written and verbal) skills, and the ability to work in teams and adapt to rapidly changing environment.  This position is responsible and accountable for the following:
 

• Support for testing and evaluation leading to recommendation and selection of primary and secondary packaging materials.
• Familiarity with Material Testing standards, requirements and equipment is essential.
• Writing of test protocols, perform technical evaluations and testing to support reports used to justify the use of selected materials and packaging components.
• Writing technical specifications, creating engineering drawings, and developing artwork templates
• Competent with AutoCAD, Illustrator, or similar software application to create, modify and approve engineering drawings.
• Support line trials and packaging validation activities prior to introduction of any new or change in components/processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (i.e., Quality, Device Engineering, Supply Chain, Artwork, Manufacturing, Regulatory, etc.) in pre-commercial and commercial activities

Top Must Have Skill Sets:

• Familiarity with Material Testing standards, requirements and equipment is essential.
• Knowledge or experience with Packaging Engineering
• Experience with good documentation practices (GDP) and current good manufacturing practices (cGMP) in a Biotech / Pharma or related environment
• Ability to comprehend and connect the dots for the overall project scope / targeted goals in an expedited manner with minimal supervision.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Support for testing and evaluation leading to recommendation and selection of primary and secondary packaging materials.
• Writing of test protocols, perform technical evaluations and testing to support reports used to justify the use of selected materials and packaging components.
• Writing technical specifications, creating engineering drawings, and developing artwork templates
• Competent with AutoCAD, Illustrator, or similar software application to create, modify and approve engineering drawings.
• Support line trials and packaging validation activities prior to introduction of any new or change in components/processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (i.e. Quality, Device Engineering, Supply Chain, Artwork, Manufacturing, Regulatory, etc.) in pre-commercial and commercial activities.
• Success will be measured by the ability to comprehend and execute tasks.

Basic Qualifications:
Master’s degree OR Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of engineering/scientific experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS Packaging, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Related Engineering / Life Sciences.
• 3+ years general packaging/engineering experience is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of primary and secondary packaging systems and material science is essential to the position.
• The position requires organizational, project management, technical problem solving and communication (written and verbal) skills, and the ability to work in teams and adapt to rapidly changing environment.
• Independent problem solver with demonstrated skills working in teams or leading project teams.
• Strong Interpersonal and communication skills

Why is the Position Open?
Planned Project.

Employee Value Proposition:
Career growth, opportunity.

Red Flags:

• Not familiar with client or the types of products they manufacture.
• Little or no interest in the work.
• Not willing to work in Ohio onsite.

Interview Process:
(1) Initial Webex screening with a potential peer and then (2) panel interview with various Packaging Engineering Managers (ASAP)

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.