PROCESS ENGINEER III - #1404249

At Thorne we make products that matter - ones that make people's lives better. Each day begins with a mission to help others discover and achieve their best health. We count on our team members to challenge and push the boundaries to make that happen. At Thorne, you’ll be joining a team of more than 750 passionate individuals committed to our cause of providing superior health solutions.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Process Engineer III is a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and ensures that all necessary components, tasks, and resources are capable of meeting established quality standards and goals, and supports department operations to ensure compliance with cGMP and OSHA regulations, company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as well as meeting production goals as directed by the Engineering Manager. Reports to the Engineering Manager, and at times the Process Engineer III may be required to manage small to large cross functional teams to complete their assigned tasks.

RESPONSIBILITIES – Satisfactorily performing and/or achieving the following Responsibilities are essential duties of the job.

Process Development & Engineering responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Apply engineering and science fundamentals to create new methods and programs that lead to production and systems improvements.
• Perform new product process development including (or directing the performance of) benchwork formulation, powder characterization and encapsulation.
• Pilot batch setup and process optimization of new processes.
• Conduct process trials and lab experiments as directed by Engineering Manager and provide detailed analysis.
• Technical Transfer, following process through pilot batch.
• Support Product Development by performing R&D Assessment for New Products and Clinical Trial products.
• Maintain lab equipment and all test procedures to ensure compliance to Quality & Regulatory requirements.
• Research new process equipment and with end user(s) create equipment user requirement specifications (URS).
• Create required GMP documents to manufacture and test pilot batch and stability products.
• Research and maintain knowledge of new processing technologies applicable to Thorne processes and provide executable recommendations to leadership.
  
  

Production Support responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Current powder production process improvement and optimization.
• SOP / Change Control generation & review.
• Coordinate with Production Department to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Identify gaps in equipment capabilities and recommend alternatives.
• Problem solve and work with Production in determining root causes to prevent processing issues from reoccurring.
• Perform Powder Characterization tasks and complete responses to discovered problems prior to encapsulation.
• Provide technical support as SME and advice as required in response to processing problems to other groups as requested by the Engineering Manager.
• Occasional support of MRB activities will be required.
• Occasional support of Process Validation activities will be required.
• Additional Operations Support that may include, but not limited to the following:
• Evaluate data and provide reports to management on a variety of topics as requested by the Engineering Manager.
• Coordinate with vendors concerning raw material problems and their solutions as directed by the Engineering Manager.
• Perform Corrective Action responses to various audit or production related problems as directed by the Engineering Manager.
  
  

What You Need

• Experience and/or Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Food Science/Engineering or similar scientific field, with documented combination of education and experience readily available. A minimum of 7+ years’ hands-on experience in Process Development & Process Engineering in FDA-regulated environment is required. Experience working with lab equipment, pilot jobs and experimentation following GLP standards is preferred. Powder handling, bulk material handling & processing experience is a plus.
• Alternatively, a candidate may have a Master’s degree in an applicable field and a minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience and, must demonstrate time management, project management, and leadership skills.
  
  

What We Offer

At Thorne, we offer employees the chance to work with great people on exciting projects, with opportunity for growth. We also provide a full range of benefits for you and your eligible family members, such as:

• Competitive compensation
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Company- paid life insurance
• 401k plan with employer matching contributions up to 4%
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Monthly allowance of Thorne supplements
• Paid time off, volunteer time off and holiday leave
• Training, professional development, and career growth opportunities
• A safe and clean work environment
  
  

A Little Bit More About Us.

Thorne is the leader in science-backed health and wellness solutions committed to helping individuals live healthier longer. As the top recommended clinical brand by healthcare practitioners, Thorne offers a comprehensive range of products including nutritional supplements and health tests designed to meet the unique needs of individuals at every stage of life. Founded in 1984, Thorne products are formulated with the highest-quality ingredients, supported by clinical research, and rigorously tested to ensure purity, potency, and efficacy. Thorne is the only supplement manufacturer that collaborates with Mayo Clinic on health and wellness research and content and is trusted by 47,000+ health-care professionals, thousands of professional athletes, more than 100 professional sports teams, multiple U.S. National Teams, and more than five million consumers. For more information, visit Thorne.com

If you want to make a difference in the lives of others consider becoming part of the Thorne team.

“Must be able to safely work with ingredients and products that are derived from possibly allergenic sources including, but not limited to, nuts, soy, dairy, fish, and shellfish .”

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