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Engineer - Process Development

AkrayaSomerville, MAL4 MidSeptember 2nd, 2026
Primary Skills Chemical Engineering (advanced) Process Development (advanced) Data Analysis (intermediate) Process Characterization (intermediate) Small molecule/synthetics (intermediate) Job Details Contract Type: W2 Contract Duration: 24 Months Location: Cambridge, MA (Onsite) Pay Range: $38.00 - $43.00 Per Hour Job Summary This role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to develop and refine synthetic manufacturing processes for pharmaceutical ingredients. You will be responsible for executing experiments, analyzing results, and assessing process feasibility for various stages of production. A key aspect of this position is troubleshooting and providing recommendations for process improvements in a laboratory and pilot plant setting. Key Responsibilities Design and execute experiments to optimize synthetic processes. Analyze experimental data and generate reports on process understanding. Assess facility requirements for process implementation. Troubleshoot operational issues and propose solutions. Contribute to technical documentation and regulatory submissions. Must-Have Skills Academic background in Chemical Engineering. Experience in synthetic small molecule process development. Proficiency in first-principle process modeling. This role requires experience in the pharmaceutical industry, specifically with the development and optimization of synthetic active pharmaceutical ingredients. About Akraya Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr