Melissa Zacher
Infrastructure Development
Director of Finance, Principal
Contact Info
Location
Campbellville, ON, Canada
Areas of Expertise
Project Management, Critical Utilities, CIP, Commissioning & Qualification, SIP, Botanicals Extraction, Contract Administration
Melissa is a Principal at Cheme Engineering with over 15 years of leadership, project management and engineering experience in the life sciences sector. She started her career with Cheme as a co-op student when the company was 8 people. Melissa has grown with Cheme as an engineer and project manager and has taken on business and leadership responsibilities since becoming a shareholder in 2016. Some of her additional responsibilities have included Account Management, Infrastructure Development, Talent Acquisition, and mentorship for Cheme.
Since joining Cheme, Melissa has developed a wide range of expertise in cGMP Process Systems, Process Architecture, Critical Utilities, Building Automation Systems, Flammable Liquid Handling, and Botanicals Extraction. She has experience in execution of various projects including design engineering, risk assessments, project management, construction coordination, commissioning, and validation. She has completed feasibility studies for biotechnology clients including construction of new manufacturing spaces in existing facilities and greenfield facilities with various construction methods.
Melissa has also worked internationally in the USA as a technical lead in an owner’s representative role on various capital projects including construction of a new Influenza Manufacturing facility and brown-field construction for a Pharmaceutical R&D and Manufacturing facility.
Melissa has a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering from the University of Waterloo and is a registered Professional Engineer in Ontario.
Since joining Cheme, Melissa has developed a wide range of expertise in cGMP Process Systems, Process Architecture, Critical Utilities, Building Automation Systems, Flammable Liquid Handling, and Botanicals Extraction. She has experience in execution of various projects including design engineering, risk assessments, project management, construction coordination, commissioning, and validation. She has completed feasibility studies for biotechnology clients including construction of new manufacturing spaces in existing facilities and greenfield facilities with various construction methods.
Melissa has also worked internationally in the USA as a technical lead in an owner’s representative role on various capital projects including construction of a new Influenza Manufacturing facility and brown-field construction for a Pharmaceutical R&D and Manufacturing facility.
Melissa has a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering from the University of Waterloo and is a registered Professional Engineer in Ontario.
“As an engineering service provider, Cheme not only offers a deep bench of knowledge and experience but a top notch team of professionals who truly stand out and embody the core values of Cheme. Our clients are the reason why we do what we do and we strive to develop long-lasting collaborative relationships with our clients built on trust and integrity.”
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