Manufacturing Engineer - cGMP Gene Therapy Production

Encoded Therapeutics; Morrisville; On-site; CAD 128,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Stock option grants

PTO, sick time and holidays

Parental leave

Pre-tax medical and dependent care

Job summary

Encoded Therapeutics is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to execute critical batch productions for cGMP and non-cGMP gene therapy campaigns. The role covers production execution, documentation, tech transfer, and cross-functional collaboration across QA, Process Sciences, and Supply Chain.

Based in Morrisville, NC, relocation is not offered. Core duties include batch execution, process documentation, investigations, and readiness planning for scale-up.

Qualifications

• Requires direct experience in a cGMP environment producing a biologic product.
• BS degree in Engineering or Life Sciences; proficiency in batch production.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end batch production from cell expansion through bottling and dose preparation.
• Maintain a compliant manufacturing environment through documentation, equipment checks and cleanliness.
• Troubleshoot batch processing issues and escalate to leadership when needed.
• Author process records and maintain SOPs/MBRs in collaboration with QA.
• Own manufacturing investigations, deviation root-cause analysis, change controls and CAPAs.
• Assess incoming products for scale-up and transfer to ensure readiness across scales.
• Support FAT/SAT and equipment onboarding, commissioning and validation protocols.
• Create training materials and provide instruction for internal and external sites.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Excellent communication

Adaptability

Flexibility

Teamwork

Travel up to 10%

Manual lifting 25–50 lbs

Education

BS in Engineering or Life Sciences

Job description

Encoded Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing precision genetic medicines to transform the lives of patients with severe neurological disorders. The company’s vector engineering platform enables potent and cell-type-selective regulation of gene expression, allowing for targeted modulation of disease-relevant genes. Encoded is advancing a pipeline of programs across genetic epilepsies and other neurological disorders with significant unmet need. With integrated discovery, development, and manufacturing capabilities, Encoded is positioned to efficiently move programs from concept through the clinic. Encoded is driven by a mission to meaningfully improve the lives of patients and families affected by devastating neurological disorders. For more information, please visit www.encoded.com.

We are seeking a mission-driven Manufacturing Engineerto execute critical production runs across both cGMP and non-cGMP Gene Therapy campaigns. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-growth environment across multiple facets of the business (for example, CMC, Technology Transfer, Supply Chain and Quality) with primary duties focused on production execution.

Please note - this position is based in Morrisville, North Carolina, and relocation assistance is not available for this role.

Core Responsibilities

Production & Operations

• Execute Batch Production - Perform end-to-end batchoperations,including solution preparation and major unit operations from cell expansion through final filtration, bottling, and dose aliquot preparation
• MaintainQuality - Ensure a compliant manufacturing environment through documentation execution, waste disposal, equipment checks, instrument standardization, and facility cleanliness.
• Process Troubleshooting - Perform real-time troubleshooting for batch processing issues and elevate to leadership as appropriate.

Technical Documentation

• Author Process Records - Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Master Batch Records (MBRs) in partnership with Process Sciences and Quality assurance (QA).
• Manage Exceptions - Own manufacturing investigations, including deviation root-cause analysis, change controls, and CAPAs.

ProductionSupport

• Tech Transfer - Assess incoming products against existing infrastructure to ensure successful scale-up and process implementation.
• Operational Readiness - Partner with Supply Chainand Process Sciences to identify preferred materials toensure readiness across various processing scales.
• Equipment Validation and Onboarding - Support Factory/Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT) as well as equipment commissioning and validation protocols.
• Knowledge Sharing - Create training materials and provide instruction for internal and external manufacturing sites while maintaining individual training compliance

• Industry Experience - Minimum of 2years of direct experience in a cGMP environmentproducing a biologic product.
• Collaboration - Proven cross-functional collaborator and teammate.
• Communication - Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Adaptability - Strong ability to manage time and balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility - Ability to support a multi-shift operation that covers nights and weekends as needed.
• Travel - Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Physical - Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Requirements

• Education - B.S. degree in an Engineering or a Life Sciences focused major.
• Technical Expertise - 1+ years of proficiency in batch production.

• - Comprehensive benefits package, including competitive employer premium contributions
• - Meaningful stock option grants
• - PTO, sick time, and holiday pay
• - Generous Parental Leave program
• - Pre-tax medical and dependent care programs
• - STD, LTD, Life and AD&D
• - Professional development opportunities
• - Team-building events
• - Stocked micro-kitchen with drinks and snacks
• - Wellness Resources

Encoded is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Encoded is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Encoded are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion or belief, color, national origin, gender, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the location in which we operate. Encoded will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Encoded encourages applicants of all ages.

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