PerkinElmer
Senior Project Engineer I, PF Services
PerkinElmer, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Senior Project Engineer I, PF Services
Washington, DC | Remote
Responsibilities The
Project Engineer
is a fully billable role that will work collaboratively with clients, vendors, contractors, and other Team Members to support projects related to biomanufacturing across the entire engineering lifecycle. The
Project Engineer
is responsible for delivering high quality work, forming and maintaining valuable, long‑term relationships with our clients, and continually strengthening their technical and industry knowledge. They will maintain a strong focus on Project Farma’s
Patient Focused
and
People First
mindset.
The aims are to lead with a
Servant Leadership Mentality , exemplifying the Project Farma culture of philanthropy, teamwork, training and development and commitment to the patient as the foundation of our teams’ and partners’ long‑term success.
Location:
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaUS
Job ID:
REQ-056266
Essential Functions:
Site Strategy
Support the execution of site strategy under the direction of the Site Lead, contributing to specific project tasks that align with Project Farma’s services.
Perform assigned tasks to meet strategic objectives, such as preparing and executing CQV Protocols.
Identify and report client needs or project challenges to the Site Lead for further action.
Maintain professional relationships with project team members and client POCs at the operational level (e.g., technicians, engineers) to facilitate task completion.
Business Growth & Development
Contribute to project-level success by delivering high‑quality work that supports business growth opportunities.
Provide data or insights (e.g., project progress, risks) to the Site Lead for inclusion in dashboards or expansion discussions.
Participate in project tasks that support extensions or proposals, such as preparing deliverables for clients.
Build meaningful internal and external relationships.
Possess a solid understanding of the industry and our position within it.
Present Project Farma as a service to clients as needed.
Attend networking events within the industry.
Communicate with clients in a professional manner.
Ensure any client feedback or opportunities identified are being escalated properly.
Talent Development
Focus on professional development and support team collaboration under the Site Lead’s guidance.
Seek mentorship from leaders to improve technical and professional skills.
Share technical knowledge with peers to support project delivery.
Report personal career goals or retention concerns to the Site Lead.
Resource Management
Provide input on task‑level resource needs to the Site Lead to support project delivery.
Report workload or skill gaps within assigned tasks.
Assist in maintaining project schedules by communicating resource constraints.
Technical Delivery
Create alignment with cross‑functional client departments including but not limited to Validation, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering and Project Controls.
Communicate updates internally in a timely manner and relay in‑field project decisions to highlight long‑range, downstream project and team impacts.
Provide hands‑on support and troubleshooting for clients navigating the engineering life cycle of cutting‑edge equipment and manufacturing processes.
Perform due diligence on system and subject domains to generate high‑quality project deliverables.
Execute specific technical tasks within a project, ensuring high‑quality deliverables.
Perform CQV tasks, such as protocol development or equipment testing, under the Site Lead’s guidance.
Report technical issues to the Site Lead and support resolution efforts.
Ensure tasks meet client specifications, regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, GMP), and industry standards.
Author technical documents such as SOPs, requirements specifications, testing protocols, summary reports, etc.
Identify and close individual knowledge gaps with support from other team members, leads, or resources as needed.
Execute system and process validation protocols using GxP best practices.
Proactively identify and elevate roadblocks, utilizing critical thinking to find creative solutions.
Support necessary billables as forecasted by site dashboards on billable targets per month.
Maintain internal site tools such as site dashboards, deliverable trackers, etc.
Continually develop technical aptitude of Project Farma’s core services within the life science space including but not limited to: Capital Project Management, Facility Builds, Tech Transfers, Validation Life Cycles including CQV and Computer system Validation, Quality, Regulatory and Compliance, GxP Automated Systems, and Quality Control including clinical and commercial.
General understanding of Earned Value Analysis (EVA) and PO management tool.
Analyze complex project data and deliver clear, articulate and concise messages to support decision making.
May be requested to assist with Project Controls and Scheduling to include budget estimates, detailed project schedules and milestones, feasibility estimates, risks, forecasts and scenario analysis and project cost reports and analysis.
Operational Performance & Billability
Maintain 100% individual billability by completing assigned project tasks.
Escalate any roadblocks on achieving billable targets to the Site Lead.
Leadership and Philanthropy
Contribute to and embody our
Patient Focused
and
People First
mission through professional development and philanthropic opportunities.
Actively seek opportunities to enhance Project Farma’s culture, support internal initiatives, and develop servant leadership skills.
Seek opportunities to support the team and leadership.
Actively request continuous feedback to develop and seek improvement opportunities.
Qualifications Education and Experience Required:
1–2 years’ experience in consulting and/or engineering services.
Bachelor’s Degree in Life Science, Engineering, or related discipline (or a combination of equivalent work experience in CQV engineering, cGMP facility start‑up, project management and/or comparable military experience).
Other Required:
Full‑time on‑site client presence.
Willingness to travel up to 100% as required.
Key Competencies:
Customer Focused:
Identify, prioritize, and elevate client needs, build meaningful relationships, and provide excellent service.
Problem Solving:
Identify key problems, evaluate solutions, and choose the best option with minimal oversight.
Teamwork and Collaboration:
Active participant in a team environment, encouraging cooperation.
Initiative:
Complete deliverables independently and seek new learning opportunities.
Flexibility and Adaptability:
Respond positively to change, handle competing demands.
Integrity:
Demonstrate commitment to ethical values, accountability, and trust.
Accountability:
Set priorities, delegate effectively, and deliver high‑quality results.
PerkinElmer/Project Farma is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer/Project Farma is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. We will not sponsor applicants for current or future work visas for this position. This position may require significant travel to support project and business needs. We cannot employ anyone with an invalid driver’s license.
The annual compensation range for this full‑time position is $64,000 – $77,250.
The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location, and individual qualifications, such as job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
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Responsibilities The
Project Engineer
is a fully billable role that will work collaboratively with clients, vendors, contractors, and other Team Members to support projects related to biomanufacturing across the entire engineering lifecycle. The
Project Engineer
is responsible for delivering high quality work, forming and maintaining valuable, long‑term relationships with our clients, and continually strengthening their technical and industry knowledge. They will maintain a strong focus on Project Farma’s
Patient Focused
and
People First
mindset.
The aims are to lead with a
Servant Leadership Mentality , exemplifying the Project Farma culture of philanthropy, teamwork, training and development and commitment to the patient as the foundation of our teams’ and partners’ long‑term success.
Location:
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaUS
Job ID:
REQ-056266
Essential Functions:
Site Strategy
Support the execution of site strategy under the direction of the Site Lead, contributing to specific project tasks that align with Project Farma’s services.
Perform assigned tasks to meet strategic objectives, such as preparing and executing CQV Protocols.
Identify and report client needs or project challenges to the Site Lead for further action.
Maintain professional relationships with project team members and client POCs at the operational level (e.g., technicians, engineers) to facilitate task completion.
Business Growth & Development
Contribute to project-level success by delivering high‑quality work that supports business growth opportunities.
Provide data or insights (e.g., project progress, risks) to the Site Lead for inclusion in dashboards or expansion discussions.
Participate in project tasks that support extensions or proposals, such as preparing deliverables for clients.
Build meaningful internal and external relationships.
Possess a solid understanding of the industry and our position within it.
Present Project Farma as a service to clients as needed.
Attend networking events within the industry.
Communicate with clients in a professional manner.
Ensure any client feedback or opportunities identified are being escalated properly.
Talent Development
Focus on professional development and support team collaboration under the Site Lead’s guidance.
Seek mentorship from leaders to improve technical and professional skills.
Share technical knowledge with peers to support project delivery.
Report personal career goals or retention concerns to the Site Lead.
Resource Management
Provide input on task‑level resource needs to the Site Lead to support project delivery.
Report workload or skill gaps within assigned tasks.
Assist in maintaining project schedules by communicating resource constraints.
Technical Delivery
Create alignment with cross‑functional client departments including but not limited to Validation, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering and Project Controls.
Communicate updates internally in a timely manner and relay in‑field project decisions to highlight long‑range, downstream project and team impacts.
Provide hands‑on support and troubleshooting for clients navigating the engineering life cycle of cutting‑edge equipment and manufacturing processes.
Perform due diligence on system and subject domains to generate high‑quality project deliverables.
Execute specific technical tasks within a project, ensuring high‑quality deliverables.
Perform CQV tasks, such as protocol development or equipment testing, under the Site Lead’s guidance.
Report technical issues to the Site Lead and support resolution efforts.
Ensure tasks meet client specifications, regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, GMP), and industry standards.
Author technical documents such as SOPs, requirements specifications, testing protocols, summary reports, etc.
Identify and close individual knowledge gaps with support from other team members, leads, or resources as needed.
Execute system and process validation protocols using GxP best practices.
Proactively identify and elevate roadblocks, utilizing critical thinking to find creative solutions.
Support necessary billables as forecasted by site dashboards on billable targets per month.
Maintain internal site tools such as site dashboards, deliverable trackers, etc.
Continually develop technical aptitude of Project Farma’s core services within the life science space including but not limited to: Capital Project Management, Facility Builds, Tech Transfers, Validation Life Cycles including CQV and Computer system Validation, Quality, Regulatory and Compliance, GxP Automated Systems, and Quality Control including clinical and commercial.
General understanding of Earned Value Analysis (EVA) and PO management tool.
Analyze complex project data and deliver clear, articulate and concise messages to support decision making.
May be requested to assist with Project Controls and Scheduling to include budget estimates, detailed project schedules and milestones, feasibility estimates, risks, forecasts and scenario analysis and project cost reports and analysis.
Operational Performance & Billability
Maintain 100% individual billability by completing assigned project tasks.
Escalate any roadblocks on achieving billable targets to the Site Lead.
Leadership and Philanthropy
Contribute to and embody our
Patient Focused
and
People First
mission through professional development and philanthropic opportunities.
Actively seek opportunities to enhance Project Farma’s culture, support internal initiatives, and develop servant leadership skills.
Seek opportunities to support the team and leadership.
Actively request continuous feedback to develop and seek improvement opportunities.
Qualifications Education and Experience Required:
1–2 years’ experience in consulting and/or engineering services.
Bachelor’s Degree in Life Science, Engineering, or related discipline (or a combination of equivalent work experience in CQV engineering, cGMP facility start‑up, project management and/or comparable military experience).
Other Required:
Full‑time on‑site client presence.
Willingness to travel up to 100% as required.
Key Competencies:
Customer Focused:
Identify, prioritize, and elevate client needs, build meaningful relationships, and provide excellent service.
Problem Solving:
Identify key problems, evaluate solutions, and choose the best option with minimal oversight.
Teamwork and Collaboration:
Active participant in a team environment, encouraging cooperation.
Initiative:
Complete deliverables independently and seek new learning opportunities.
Flexibility and Adaptability:
Respond positively to change, handle competing demands.
Integrity:
Demonstrate commitment to ethical values, accountability, and trust.
Accountability:
Set priorities, delegate effectively, and deliver high‑quality results.
PerkinElmer/Project Farma is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer/Project Farma is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. We will not sponsor applicants for current or future work visas for this position. This position may require significant travel to support project and business needs. We cannot employ anyone with an invalid driver’s license.
The annual compensation range for this full‑time position is $64,000 – $77,250.
The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location, and individual qualifications, such as job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
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