Bioprocess Engineer

Virtue America; New Jersey; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Career development

Job summary

Virtue America is seeking an entry-level Bioprocess Engineer to assist in development, optimization, and documentation of bioprocesses for biotherapeutics in a regulated environment.

You will contribute to upstream and downstream processing, monitoring, and data-driven process improvements while ensuring compliance with GMP and quality systems. This role offers hands-on experience in cell culture, fermentation, and purification workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biotechnology, Bioprocess Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, Biological Sciences, or related field.
• Basic understanding of upstream and downstream bioprocessing principles.
• Familiarity with cell culture, fermentation, bioreactors, and biological product manufacturing concepts.
• Fundamental knowledge of filtration, chromatography, purification, and separation techniques.
• Understanding of process parameters, experimental design, data interpretation, and process optimization.
• Basic knowledge of GMP, SOPs, laboratory safety, and data integrity practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for data analysis and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate experimental records and follow established procedures.
• Willingness to learn biopharmaceutical manufacturing technologies and regulated industry practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Bioprocess Development: Assist in developing and evaluating biological processes used in production of biopharmaceutical products.
• Upstream Processing: Support cell culture, fermentation, media preparation, inoculum development, and bioreactor operations.
• Downstream Processing: Assist with purification processes, including filtration, centrifugation, chromatography, and product recovery.
• Bioreactor Monitoring: Help monitor temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, agitation, pressure, and nutrients.
• Process Optimization: Analyze data to identify variations and opportunities to improve yield and efficiency.
• Technical Documentation: Prepare batch records, process flow diagrams, notebooks, reports, and procedures.
• GMP Compliance: Support GMP requirements, lab safety, data integrity, and SOP implementation.
• Process Troubleshooting: Identify deviations and investigate unexpected results.
• Quality and Data Analysis: Collect, organize, and interpret data to support process evaluation and product quality.
• Equipment and Process Support: Document bioreactors, pumps, filtration systems, and other equipment.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with QA, QC, Manufacturing, Process Development, and Validation teams.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in process improvement initiatives and technical reviews.

Skills

Bioprocessing

Cell culture

Fermentation

GMP basics

Data analysis

Documentation

Excel

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Life Sciences

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Bioprocess Engineer to support the development, optimization, monitoring, and documentation of biological manufacturing processes within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. This entry-level opportunity is suitable for candidates with an academic background in Biotechnology, Bioprocess Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related Life Sciences disciplines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Bioprocess Development: Assist in developing and evaluating biological processes used in the production of therapeutic proteins, vaccines, enzymes, and other biopharmaceutical products.
• Upstream Processing: Support process activities involving cell culture, microbial fermentation, media preparation, inoculum development, and bioreactor operations.
• Downstream Processing: Assist with documentation and evaluation of purification processes, including filtration, centrifugation, chromatography, and product recovery.
• Bioreactor Monitoring: Help monitor process parameters such as temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, agitation speed, pressure, and nutrient levels.
• Process Optimization: Analyze process data to identify variations, trends, and opportunities to improve yield, productivity, consistency, and process efficiency.
• Technical Documentation: Prepare and maintain batch records, process flow diagrams, laboratory notebooks, experimental reports, and technical procedures.
• GMP Compliance: Support adherence to applicable GMP requirements, laboratory safety practices, data integrity principles, and established operating procedures.
• Process Troubleshooting: Assist in identifying process deviations and investigating unexpected results in fermentation, cell culture, and purification activities.
• Quality and Data Analysis: Collect, organize, and interpret experimental data to support process evaluation, reproducibility, and product quality.
• Equipment and Process Support: Assist with documentation related to bioreactors, pumps, filtration systems, and other bioprocess equipment.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Manufacturing, Process Development, and Validation teams to support biomanufacturing activities.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in process improvement initiatives, technical reviews, and activities supporting process consistency and operational efficiency.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biotechnology, Bioprocess Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, Biological Sciences, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of upstream and downstream bioprocessing principles.
• Familiarity with cell culture, fermentation, bioreactors, and biological product manufacturing concepts.
• Fundamental knowledge of filtration, chromatography, purification, and separation techniques.
• Understanding of process parameters, experimental design, data interpretation, and process optimization.
• Basic knowledge of GMP, SOPs, laboratory safety, and data integrity practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for data analysis and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate experimental records and follow established procedures.
• Willingness to learn biopharmaceutical manufacturing technologies and regulated industry practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and cross-functional teams.