Biotechnology Engineer

Optimus Search; Occitanie; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading biotech company in Occitanie is seeking a Biotechnology Engineer to support purification operations in a regulated environment. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in bioprocessing and possesses strong technical skills in purification technologies. This role is hands-on and collaborative, focusing on optimizing large-scale biomanufacturing processes. Applicants must hold valid EU work rights and be available for on-site work.

Qualifications

• Around 7 or more years of relevant experience in bioprocessing.
• Strong technical understanding of purification systems.
• Familiarity with GMP-regulated environments.

Responsabilités

• Provide engineering and operational support for downstream purification equipment.
• Work with chromatography and filtration systems.
• Review process and quality documentation.

Connaissances

Bioprocessing

Purification technologies

Process transfer

Troubleshooting

Documentation review

Formation

Degree in Biotechnology, Chemical, or Bioprocess Engineering

Description du poste

Biotechnology Engineer - Occitanie, France - Contract 6 months (+extension)

A major biologics production site in the South of France is expanding its technical team and looking for an experienced engineer to strengthen its purification operations. The position involves supporting process activities within a regulated GMP environment, ensuring that downstream systems operate safely, efficiently, and in line with quality expectations.

This is a hands‑on technical role within a fast‑paced industrial setting, ideal for someone who enjoys practical engineering challenges, cross‑functional collaboration, and process improvement in large‑scale biomanufacturing.

Main Areas of Responsibility

• Provide engineering and operational support for downstream purification equipment during daily manufacturing and ongoing project phases.
• Work with systems such as chromatography, microfiltration, ultrafiltration, and diafiltration to maintain optimal process performance.
• Review process and quality documentation to ensure compliance with internal standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Participate in process transfer, qualification, and scale‑up activities.
• Partner with quality, manufacturing, and technical services teams to resolve process deviations and implement improvements.
• Support equipment qualification, change control, and validation workstreams.

Desired Background

• Around 7 or more years of relevant experience in bioprocessing, ideally with a focus on purification or separation technologies.
• Strong technical understanding of purification systems, buffer preparation, and related equipment.
• Previous exposure to GMP‑regulated or contract manufacturing settings.
• Comfortable working on process transfer, documentation review, and troubleshooting.
• Degree in Biotechnology, Chemical, or Bioprocess Engineering (or equivalent scientific discipline).
• Experience with equipment design or prototyping is considered a plus.

We’re looking for an engineer who combines a strong technical foundation with a practical mindset. The right person will be comfortable working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and capable of identifying and implementing improvements within complex manufacturing systems.

Applicants must hold valid EU work rights and be available for on‑site work in the South of France.

All qualified professionals are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Start date: ASAP