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Piper Companies is seeking a Process Engineer to support a large-scale laboratory expansion and modernization initiative for a global biotechnology and pharmaceutical organization. This Process Engineer will join a dedicated project team on a 12‑month contract, based onsite in Durham, North Carolina, and will play a hands-on role in transitioning laboratory space into a GMP‑light environment while supporting equipment installation, vendor coordination, and qualification activities.
Job Responsibility:
Serve as the primary process engineering owner for laboratory buildout and equipment installation activities across multiple project phases
Coordinate with external vendors to obtain quotations, schedule onsite work, and support reinstallations, IQ/OQ activities, and documentation reviews
Partner cross-functionally with automation, utilities, validation, and project management teams to ensure smooth execution and issue resolution
Support GMP‑light readiness by reviewing qualification documentation in alignment with ALCOA principles and applicable compliance expectations
Maintain strong onsite presence in the lab, managing purchase orders, invoices, and day-to-day execution while anticipating and mitigating technical risks
Requirements:
7–12 years of process engineering experience within regulated pharmaceutical or biotechnology laboratory environments
Solid working knowledge of GMP concepts, with the ability to apply compliance expectations in a GMP‑light setting
Familiarity with equipment installation and qualification processes, including IQ/OQ and vendor-led validation efforts
Experience supporting or working around laboratory equipment such as HPLC systems, biosafety cabinets, and downstream processing labs
Understanding of system capabilities, process intent, and how equipment is configured and utilized in an operational lab
Ability to work independently, manage multiple workstreams, and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners
Nice to have:
Preferred experience with 21 CFR Part 11 concepts and data integrity considerations in laboratory systems
Prior exposure to automation systems, SAP onboarding, or utility-driven projects is a plus
What we offer:
Medical, Dental, Vision, sick leave if required by law, and 401(k) options