Engineer, Biotech - Synthetics/Small Molecule Processes (JP14658)
Company: 3 Key Consulting
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Title: Engineer, Biotech - Synthetics/Small Molecule
Processes (JP14658) Location: Thousand Oaks, Ca 91320 Business
Unit: DTS Synthetics Employment Type: Contract Duration: 1 years
with likely extensions and/or conversion to a permanent position.
Rate : $38 - $42/hour W2 Posting Date: 10/20/2025. Notes: Fully
Onsite - Lab Based - Standard Hours 3 Key Consulting is hiring! We
are recruiting an Engineer for a consulting engagement with our
direct client, a leading global biotechnology company. Ideal
Candidate: M.S. or B.S. with 2 years of experience Lab experience
in synthetic chemistry (small molecules preferred) Bonus:
Experience with data automation Job Description: In this dynamic
role you will be managing activities in the High-Pressure
Development Lab (HPDL), supporting high throughput experiment (HTE)
solubility/crystallization screening work, and HTE reaction
screening automation workflows within the Drug Substance
Technologies – Synthetics (DSTS) group. These workflows support
activities across all stages of process development in the
synthetics portfolio, including route selection, process
optimization, and process characterization. The candidate will work
under the supervision of the HPDL and HTE Owners and will be onsite
lab support. Responsibilities for this role include: Management of
high-pressure reactors in the HPDL and provide hands-on training
and oversight to the users of the equipment. Advancement of
automation capabilities for HPDL/HTE lab equipment and data
management. Author, review, and approve of documentation needed for
equipment management and experimental activities. Lead lab
inventory management including monitoring usage, ordering, and
restocking of consumables. Monitor training compliance and
participate in EHSS risk assessments. Design, execution, and
interpretation of HTE solubility/crystallization screening
activities including solid-state characterization (XRPD, DSC/TGA,
HPLC and similar methods) to support project teams. Preferred
Qualifications An ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in
chemical engineering or chemistry with 2 years of synthetic lab
experience. Command of chemical lab operations and associated
safety practices. Ability to work in a team environment,
collaborating with various colleagues in process development
including process chemists and analytical chemists, as well as
cross-functional collaboration with Environmental, Health, Safety,
& Sustainability, Facilities & Engineering, lab management, and
third-party vendors. Experience with X-ray powder diffraction
(XRPD) or thermal analysis (DSC/TGA) is a plus. Interest, skills,
and motivation for advancing lab activities and management with
wide impact. Demonstrated ability to work independently in a
fast-paced team environment to ensure continuity, efficiency, and
reliability of lab operations. Excellent presentation, written and
verbal skills. Knowledge of basic office software including
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Top Must Have Skill
Sets: • Lab expertise • Data logging/automation • Communication Day
to Day Responsibilities: Routine user support for experiments: Act
as superuser of all high-pressure development equipment. Provide
hands-on training and oversight for new users and refresher
training to previous users. Represent organization within a
multi-functional team to ensure deliverables are aligned with
timeline, such that key achievements are established and achieved.
Author, review, and/or approve of process documentation needed for
equipment management and experimental activities. Equipment upkeep
and maintenance: Coordinate equipment scheduling for new experiment
requests. Submit work orders, independently manage equipment
maintenance and support equipment troubleshooting. Support
preventative maintenance operations related to lab equipment and
utilities Monitor reactive gas inventory, coordinate gas reservoir
refills and cylinder replacements. Lead lab inventory management
including monitoring usage, ordering, and restocking of
consumables. Establish management system for equipment replacement
parts and maintain stock. Expertise with lab equipment handling and
repair to troubleshoot challenges. Lab improvements and knowledge
management format: Support authoring of training documentation for
lab operations and equipment. Monitor training compliance and
coordinate training refreshers through company training system.
Participate in and curate content for core and steering team
meetings. Work closely with process development chemists and
engineers to generate and interpret data to provide improved
understanding and guidance. Lead efforts to upgrade aging equipment
(100 mL EasyMax and 5 L Buchi) Identify scope and implementation
plan for retrievable data logging (pressure, temperature, and gas
uptake) from equipment Identify HTE activities that can be
automated and minimize manual intervention Interview Process: 2
interviews for a candidate: one hour panel and then half an hour
call with director 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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