Process Engineer

STEMCELL Technologies Inc; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Vancouver-based biotech company is seeking a Process Engineer to join their Process and Analytical Development team. This role focuses on leading engineering efforts in the production of cGMP media products, emphasizing collaboration and the implementation of scalable processes. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, relevant experience, and strong communication skills to support cutting-edge research efforts in life sciences.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in process engineering.
• Broad knowledge of cGMP process design and implementation.
• Experience with validation protocols for biotech equipment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with R&D to develop scalable manufacturing processes.
• Support process development applying Quality by Design principles.
• Author or review technical documentation with manufacturing teams.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Process and Analytical Development team is seeking a highly motivated Process Engineer to join our cell culture media team supporting the expansion of STEMCELL Technologies’ cGMP manufacturing facility.

As a Process Engineer, you will be part of a collaborative Process Development team focused on delivering robust, cost-effective, and competitive products and manufacturing processes. Your responsibilities will include leading engineering design, qualification, and process validation efforts to develop and commercialize fully compliant cGMP media products. This role offers a great opportunity to apply critical thinking skills and contribute to STEMCELL’s mission of supporting cutting-edge research in the life sciences.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with process development, R&D scientists, and engineers to develop and implement scalable, validatable, robust, and reliable manufacturing processes and control strategies.
• Support process development and technology transfer of new products by applying Quality by Design (QbD) principles.
• Author or review technical documentation, including engineering protocols, reports, drawings, qualification protocols, batch records, and SOPs, in collaboration with Manufacturing and Quality teams.
• Work with quality, regulatory, analytical, manufacturing, supply chain, and project management teams to ensure timely delivery of project milestones.

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Broad knowledge of cGMP process design, development, and implementation in regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals or biotech.
• Experience with commissioning, qualification, and validation protocols for pharmaceutical or biotech equipment and processes.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Practical experience with sterile liquid/drug manufacturing, aseptic processes, and single-use technologies is advantageous.

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STEMCELL Technologies is a Vancouver-based biotech company supporting life science research globally. We are committed to diversity, inclusivity, and environmental responsibility, and offer competitive salaries, benefits, and career growth opportunities.

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