BioProcess Engineer I / II

Scorpion Therapeutics; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentive

Equity awards

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Durham, NC is seeking Bioprocess Engineers at the I/II level for onsite, night-shift manufacturing roles. Responsibilities include hands-on fill-finish, inspection, packaging, and media preparation in a regulated environment.

The role requires BS degrees in biology/chemistry/biotechnology or related fields, cGMP experience, and strong documentation skills. Night shifts apply; competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in regulated manufacturing (cGMP)
• Strong aseptic manufacturing principles
• Ability to troubleshoot and support deviation investigations
• Effective written and verbal communication

Responsibilities

• Execute hands-on drug product manufacturing across fill-finish, inspection, packaging, and media/buffer preparation.
• Operate, monitor, and adjust manufacturing equipment to ensure safe, efficient production.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues; elevate and collaborate to minimize production impact.
• Maintain strong aseptic techniques in controlled manufacturing environments.
• Support manufacturing-led deviations (root cause analysis and corrective actions).
• Complete batch records and manufacturing documentation accurately and in real time.
• Partner with Quality and Operations to maintain inspection-ready, compliant production areas.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

cGMP experience

Education

BS in Biology/ Chemistry/ Biotechnology

Tools

Manufacturing equipment

Job description

Location: Durham, NC (onsite). Shift: rotating 2-2-3 night shift (5:45 pm–6:15 am).

Key Responsibilities

• Execute hands-on drug product manufacturing across fill-finish, inspection, packaging, and media/buffer preparation.
• Operate, monitor, and adjust manufacturing equipment to ensure safe, efficient, compliant production.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues; elevate and collaborate to minimize production impact.
• Maintain strong aseptic techniques in controlled manufacturing environments.
• Support manufacturing-led deviations (root cause analysis and corrective actions).
• Complete batch records and manufacturing documentation accurately and in real time.
• Partner with Quality and Operations to maintain inspection-ready, compliant production areas.

Essential Requirements

• Bioprocess Engineer I: BS in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology (or related) or equivalent relevant experience.
• Bioprocess Engineer II: BS in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology (or applicable field) plus 2 years’ experience in cGMP (or equivalent).
• Hands-on experience in regulated manufacturing / cGMP (current GMP).
• Strong understanding of aseptic manufacturing principles.
• Ability to troubleshoot and support deviation investigations.
• Ability to accurately complete manufacturing documentation per procedures and quality standards.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Near vision equivalent to 20/20 with no color vision impairment (corrective lenses permitted).

Compensation & Benefits (as stated)

• Salary range: Bioprocess Engineer I $22.84–$42.46/hr; Bioprocess Engineer II/III $32.12–$59.62/hr.
• Performance-based cash incentive; may be eligible for annual equity awards.
• Comprehensive benefits (health, life, disability, 401(k) match/contribution) and time off (vacation, personal days, holidays, other leaves).