About the role
Description
Verista’s 500 experts team up with the world’s most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs. The nature of our business is to empower growth and innovation within the scientific community and to help researchers, organizations, and companies solve some of the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. Verista provides innovative solutions and services that empower informed decision-making and are the result of our significant investment in our people and our capabilities.
Our ability to grow is driven by world-class people who thrive in a team environment and share our mission to enable life sciences clients to improve lives. Our talented and dedicated professionals are committed to making an impact every day.
Company Culture Guidelines & Values:
- We empower and support our colleagues
- We commit to client success at every turn
- We have the courage to do the right thing
- We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged.
- We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise
Job Overview: We are seeking a highly technical Project Engineer to provide architectural design, engineering support, and technical expertise for GMP and non-GMP utility systems and related equipment within a regulated manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of HVAC systems, including airflow, process flow, and facility flow, with additional exposure to electrical systems considered a plus. This role requires a hands-on engineering professional capable of troubleshooting complex facility and utility issues, analyzing system trends, and understanding how systems are designed to operate to ensure reliable and efficient performance.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide engineering support for GMP and non-GMP facilities, utilities, and related equipment, including troubleshooting, system monitoring, and performance analysis
- Support and participate in facility and utility system design activities, ensuring adherence to sound engineering and documentation practices
- Investigate system issues and process deviations, identify root causes, and implement temporary and permanent corrective actions
- Manage and support quality and compliance activities including change controls, deviations, CAPAs, impact assessments, periodic reviews, and related documentation
- Analyze operational and performance data trends to identify improvement opportunities and enhance system reliability and efficiency
- Read and interpret P&IDs, engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation to support maintenance, troubleshooting, and system modifications
- Develop, review, and revise SOPs and technical documentation while ensuring compliance with cGMP requirements, safety procedures, and operational standards
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Facilities, Engineering, Operations, Quality, and other departments to drive continuous improvement initiatives and support strategic projects
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or related discipline)
- 5+ years of experience supporting facilities, utilities, and equipment systems within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences environment
- Strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems, including airflow, pressure relationships, process flow, and facility flow concepts
- Working knowledge of clean utilities, facility infrastructure, and related mechanical systems; electrical systems knowledge is a plus
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex facility and utility system issues, analyze trends, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions
- Experience managing and supporting change controls, deviations, CAPAs, impact assessments, and other quality/compliance documentation
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation
- Strong understanding of cGMP requirements, engineering best practices, safety procedures, and regulatory compliance expectations
- Experience supporting process improvements, system optimization initiatives, and cross-functional engineering projects
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments
- Ability to be on-site, full-time, in West Chester, OH
For US geography, the salary range for this position is shown below. The actual salary is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, market demand, and competitive market practice. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
*Verista is an equal opportunity employer.
Benefits
Why Choose Verista?
- High growth potential and fast-paced organization with a people-focused culture
- Competitive pay plus performance-based incentive programs
- Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurances
- FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits
- Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- 401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)
- Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays
- As Needed Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Team Social Activities (We have fun!)
- Employee Recognition
- Employee Referral Program
- Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement
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