Senior Bio-Process Engineer - Biologics Manufacturing

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off & retirement savings

Professional development

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Bio-Process Engineer to join the Biologics Manufacturing team in Kimberley, Canada. You will develop, optimize, and scale bioprocessing for therapeutic proteins and biologics, ensuring efficient, compliant manufacturing while collaborating with QA, R&D, and production teams.

The role requires strong expertise in upstream/downstream processing, process validation, technology transfer, and data analysis, with a drive for continuous improvement in a hybrid work setting

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. degree in Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and scale-up upstream and downstream bioprocessing operations for therapeutic proteins, vaccines, and other biologics.

Skills

Bioprocess development

Bioprocess manufacturing

GMP knowledge

Process modeling

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Education

Master's or PhD in Biochemical/Chemical Engineering or Biotechnology

Tools

(none stated)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Bio-Process Engineer to join their dynamic Biologics Manufacturing team in Kimberley. This role is essential for the development, optimization, and scale-up of bioprocessing operations for therapeutic proteins and other biological products. You will be instrumental in ensuring efficient, robust, and compliant manufacturing processes, contributing directly to the production of life-saving therapies. This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to apply your engineering expertise in a growing and innovative pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, working collaboratively with production, quality, and R&D teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and scale-up upstream and downstream bioprocessing operations for therapeutic proteins, vaccines, and other biologics.
• Design and execute experiments to improve process yield, product quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Troubleshoot and resolve process deviations, ensuring adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Author and review process development reports, batch records, and validation protocols.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing operations, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs, to ensure successful process transfer and implementation.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in bioprocessing and biotechnology manufacturing.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. degree in Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in bioprocess development and/or manufacturing within the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Strong understanding of upstream (cell culture, fermentation) and downstream (chromatography, filtration) processing technologies.
• Experience with process scale-up, technology transfer, and process validation is essential.
• Proficiency in relevant software tools for process modeling and data analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills, required for working in a hybrid capacity in Kimberley.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus program reflecting experience and contribution.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off, retirement savings plan, and other employee benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development, continuous learning, and career advancement.
• A collaborative work environment with access to cutting-edge manufacturing technologies.