Biomedical Engineer

The Fountain Group; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking a candidate to join its Pilot Scale Development team in support of development lab runs, data aggregation, and modeling for manufacturing recombinant proteins at pilot scale (50-1000L).

The role focuses on E2E operations of fed-batch platform development using stainless and disposable equipment, with responsibilities spanning planning, documentation, and process modeling to enable milestones and successful tech transfers.

Qualifications

• Solid background in laboratory setting.
• Experience with sterile technique preferred.
• Excellent documentation, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate stainless and single-use equipment from thaw to DS fill; support lab work to meet CMC milestones and pilot goals.
• Plan, document, and analyze experiments; use modeling tools for process predictions.
• Assist with tech transfers to Biogen manufacturing facilities; support lab upgrades and continuous improvement.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Sterile technique

Biologics development

Documentation

Education

Biochemistry (BS)

Bioengineering (BS)

Tools

Modeling tools

Job description

The successful candidate will join the Pilot Scale Development team, focusing on supporting development lab runs, data aggregation and modeling for manufacturing recombinant proteins at the pilot scale (50-1000L). Work will be centered around supporting E2E operations of fed batch platform development using stainless and disposable equipment.

Responsibilities

The individual will operate stainless and single-use equipment from thaw to DS fill, supporting lab work to achieve CMC milestones and 2026 pilot goals. Responsibilities include planning, documenting, and analyzing experiments, using modeling tools for process predictions, and assisting with tech transfers to Biogen manufacturing facilities.

They will maintain and calibrate equipment, troubleshoot, perform repairs, and commission new equipment as needed. Additionally, the role involves ensuring lab productivity, supporting lab upgrades, and contributing to continuous improvement and innovation projects.

Qualifications:

• Solid background in laboratory setting. Previous experience with sterile technique and biologics development experienced at any scale are preferred.
• The ideal candidate is a flexible, fast learner with a strong work ethic, good interpersonal skills and attention to detail. In addition, the candidate should have excellent laboratory, computer, documentation and organizational skills, as well as good communication abilities.

Education:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering related field with 1 year of work experience in a lab environment or Biotechnology company preferred