Associate Bioprocess Pilot Plant Engineer

Actalent; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Associate Process Development Engineer/Scientist in Cambridge, MA for a 12-month on-site contract. The role focuses on developing and scaling bioprocessing technologies, spanning upstream cell culture and downstream purification, with hands-on responsibilities in a wet lab and pilot plant environment.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Chemical Engineering (or related fields) with 1–5 years of relevant experience, and a passion for process development, equipment operation,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering strongly preferred; Bioengineering, Physics or related disciplines also considered.
• 1-5 years of relevant experience including internships, co-ops, research or industry.
• Strong understanding of pH, pressure, flow, and mass balances.
• Knowledge of basic cell metabolism and bioprocess fundamentals.
• Experience working in a wet lab, pilot plant, or manufacturing environment.
• Interest in hands-on process development, equipment and operations.

Responsibilities

• Support both cell culture and purification process development activities.
• Execute large-scale pilot plant operations and experiments.
• Troubleshoot novel bioprocesses and manufacturing equipment.
• Generate data and materials supporting biologics development programs.
• Assist with technology transfer and process scale-up efforts.
• Contribute to development of future manufacturing platforms and technologies.
• Work collaboratively with scientists and engineers across multiple disciplines.
• Apply creative problem-solving to address technical challenges and improve processes.

Skills

Bioprocess fundamentals

Troubleshooting

Wet lab work

Hands-on development

Cell culture knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Bioengineering/Physics related degree

Job description

Actalent is seeking an Associate Process Development Engineer/Scientist in Cambridge, MA for a 12-month on-site contract. The role focuses on developing and scaling bioprocessing technologies, spanning upstream cell culture and downstream purification, with hands-on responsibilities in a wet lab and pilot plant environment.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Chemical Engineering (or related fields) with 1–5 years of relevant experience, and a passion for process development, equipment operation,