Senior Process Engineer / System Owner
Novozen Healthcare LLC · Chicago Heights, IL
CONTRACT
Posted Sep 9, 2026
Job Description
Title: Senior Process Engineer / System Owner – PTC (Pooling, Thawing & Centrifugation)
Location: Chicago Heights, IL area
Rate: $56 - $93/Hr on W2
Position Summary
The Senior Process Engineer will serve as the technical system owner for Pooling, Thawing, and Centrifugation (PTC) process systems supporting a major plasma-derived therapeutics manufacturing expansion. This role is responsible for providing engineering oversight, vendor management, commissioning support, troubleshooting, and operational readiness activities for specialized plasma processing equipment.
The successful candidate will possess extensive experience with plasma fractionation or related biologics manufacturing processes and demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude, equipment ownership, and vendor management capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as System Owner for PTC process equipment and associated systems.
Support design review, construction, commissioning, startup, CQV, and operational handover activities.
Provide technical leadership for:
Plasma bottle opening systems
Plasma thawing systems
Pooling systems
Centrifugation equipment
Parts washers
Participate in FATs, SATs, equipment acceptance, and startup activities.
Manage vendors and equipment suppliers, ensuring timely resolution of technical issues.
Lead troubleshooting efforts for equipment and process performance issues.
Support development and review of:
URS
Technical Specifications
Risk Assessments
Turnover documentation
Interface with Construction, Automation, CQV, Operations, Validation, and Engineering teams.
Support operational readiness and handover to manufacturing.
Required Qualifications
BS Engineering or related discipline.
8+ years of pharmaceutical, biologics, or plasma manufacturing experience.
Experience supporting process equipment through startup and qualification.
Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
Experience managing equipment vendors and contractors.
Knowledge of GMP manufacturing environments.
Preferred Qualifications
Plasma fractionation experience.
Experience from Plasma companies like CSL, Takeda, Grifols, Octapharma, Kedrion, or ADMA.
Siemens PCS7 exposure.
Benefits:
This a contract position does not include employer-provided benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to
race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Background Check:
Background checks may be conducted in accordance with applicable law.
Work Authorization:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
Location: Chicago Heights, IL area
Rate: $56 - $93/Hr on W2
Position Summary
The Senior Process Engineer will serve as the technical system owner for Pooling, Thawing, and Centrifugation (PTC) process systems supporting a major plasma-derived therapeutics manufacturing expansion. This role is responsible for providing engineering oversight, vendor management, commissioning support, troubleshooting, and operational readiness activities for specialized plasma processing equipment.
The successful candidate will possess extensive experience with plasma fractionation or related biologics manufacturing processes and demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude, equipment ownership, and vendor management capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as System Owner for PTC process equipment and associated systems.
Support design review, construction, commissioning, startup, CQV, and operational handover activities.
Provide technical leadership for:
Plasma bottle opening systems
Plasma thawing systems
Pooling systems
Centrifugation equipment
Parts washers
Participate in FATs, SATs, equipment acceptance, and startup activities.
Manage vendors and equipment suppliers, ensuring timely resolution of technical issues.
Lead troubleshooting efforts for equipment and process performance issues.
Support development and review of:
URS
Technical Specifications
Risk Assessments
Turnover documentation
Interface with Construction, Automation, CQV, Operations, Validation, and Engineering teams.
Support operational readiness and handover to manufacturing.
Required Qualifications
BS Engineering or related discipline.
8+ years of pharmaceutical, biologics, or plasma manufacturing experience.
Experience supporting process equipment through startup and qualification.
Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
Experience managing equipment vendors and contractors.
Knowledge of GMP manufacturing environments.
Preferred Qualifications
Plasma fractionation experience.
Experience from Plasma companies like CSL, Takeda, Grifols, Octapharma, Kedrion, or ADMA.
Siemens PCS7 exposure.
Benefits:
This a contract position does not include employer-provided benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to
race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Background Check:
Background checks may be conducted in accordance with applicable law.
Work Authorization:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
Additional Details
- City
- Chicago Heights
- State
- Illinois
- Country
- US
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