Engineer III, Manufacturing Sciences - Cell Culture

Biogen; North Carolina; On-site; USD 81,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life insurance

Vacation and holidays

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Biogen is seeking an Engineer in Manufacturing Sciences at the RTP facility to support cell culture bioprocessing for drug substance manufacturing. The role involves executing laboratory studies, enabling tech transfer into GMP manufacturing, and providing scientific input on ongoing operations.

You will work on cross-functional teams across Technical Development, Engineering, and GMP Manufacturing, with hands-on responsibilities in lab studies, data analysis, CAPAs, and process validation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific or technical field.
• Minimum 2 years of directly relevant industry experience.
• Familiarity with biopharmaceutical manufacturing or mammalian cell culture.
• Experience executing laboratory studies, testing samples, and analyzing data.
• Willingness to work on-site during training, critical projects, audits, and rotating weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in mammalian cell culture and bioreactor operations to support technology transfer and process improvement initiatives.
• Plan, execute, and document laboratory studies to improve process robustness and troubleshoot manufacturing issues.
• Collaborate with Technical Development, Engineering, and GMP Manufacturing on cross-functional teams.
• Support upstream GMP operations, including process transfer activities and ongoing manufacturing campaigns.
• Serve as technical SME for investigations, contributing to CAPAs and root cause analyses.
• Represent manufacturing sciences in change controls, continuous improvement, capital projects, and new component introductions.
• Support process validation activities, including batch execution and technical summary reports.
• Analyze manufacturing data and experimental results, communicating insights and recommendations to stakeholders.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Bioreactor operations

Lab study execution

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

On-site work readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Engineering or life science

Job description

About This Role

An Engineer in Manufacturing Sciences serves as a key scientific resource supporting cell culture bioprocessing for drug substance manufacturing at Biogen's RTP facility. This role enables successful production of biopharmaceuticals by executing laboratory studies and sample analysis, assisting upstream process transfers into GMP manufacturing, and providing scientific input on ongoing commercial operations.

What You'll Do

• Provide technical expertise in mammalian cell culture and bioreactor operations to support technology transfer and process improvement initiatives
• Plan, execute, and document laboratory studies under moderate supervision to improve process robustness, enhance process understanding, and troubleshoot manufacturing issues
• Collaborate with Technical Development, Engineering, and GMP Manufacturing on cross-functional project teams
• Support upstream GMP operations, including process transfer activities, ongoing manufacturing campaigns, and laboratory analysis of samples from manufacturing
• Serve as technical SME for investigations, contributing to root cause analysis and implementation of effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs)
• Represent manufacturing sciences in change controls, continuous improvement initiatives, capital projects, and new component introductions
• Support process validation activities, including batch execution and authoring technical summary reports
• Analyze manufacturing data and experimental results, clearly communicating insights and recommendations to stakeholders

Who You Are

You are a hands‑on, scientifically driven problem solver with experience in mammalian cell culture. You thrive in collaborative environments, enjoy proactive ownership of laboratory operations, and are motivated to improve manufacturing processes through practical, data‑driven solutions.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific or technical fields from an accredited college or university
• At minimum 2 years of directly relevant industry or industry‑adjacent experience
• Familiarity with biopharmaceutical manufacturing or mammalian cell culture
• Previous experience with some or all of the following: execute laboratory studies, perform biochemical testing of samples, and/or analyze data
• Willingness and ability to work on‑site more frequently during training periods, critical projects, audits, etc., and rotating weekend work

Preferred skills

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or life science
• Prior experience acting as a technical SME within a manufacturing support organization
• Demonstrated experience leading scientific studies related to cell culture
• Experience supporting deviations, technical assessments, change controls, CAPAs, and regulatory documentation

Job Level: Professional

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: $81,000.00-$105,000.00

Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.

Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long‑term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.

In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees' and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well‑being ; including, but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
• Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
• Short- and Long‑Term Disability insurance
• A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end‑of‑year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
• Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
• 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
• Employee Resource Groups participation

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid‑sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well‑established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life‑changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectiv