Engineer, Process Sciences - Upstream

Encoded Therapeutics; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

PTO & holidays

Parental Leave

Pre-tax medical and dependent care

Wellness Resources

Professional development

Job summary

Encoded Therapeutics is hiring an Engineer, Process Sciences to advance genetic medicine programs, including AAV production and plasmid manufacturing. The role offers cross-functional collaboration across pre-clinical and clinical stages and emphasizes cGMP-compliant process development.

You will support technology transfer, process optimization, and manufacturing at internal and external sites, contributing to pipeline projects and ensuring readiness for clinical and potentially commercial

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of modern laboratory procedures and cGMP is required.
• Independently design, execute, and analyze small-scale cell culture studies (cell expansion, single-use bioreactors, harvest/clarification).
• 3+ years of industry experience; MSAT/PD/Process Sciences experience preferred.
• Strong collaboration and ability to meet project timelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and analyze small-scale studies to support two at-scale products and Encoded’s pipeline.
• Serve as engineer for pre-clinical and clinical manufacturing for AAV projects and plasmid manufacturing.
• Facilitate tech transfer of manufacturing processes to GMP and non-GMP sites.
• Provide on-site support of GMP manufacturing at internal and external sites.
• Develop tools/templates to support tech transfer business processes.

Skills

cGMP knowledge

cell culture

team player

planning & multitasking

verbal & written communication

Education

B.S. or M.S. in biochemical engineering, chemical engineering, biological sciences, virology, molecular biology, or biochemistry

Job description

Encoded Therapeutics is a clinical-stage genetic medicines company developing potentially disease-modifying therapies to improve the lives of people with severe CNS disorders. Our proprietary vector engineering approach combines novel regulatory elements and payloads with AAV vectors to unlock innovative solutions for debilitating, intractable CNS conditions. At the forefront is our flagship clinical program, ETX101 for Dravet syndrome, which targets the underlying cause of the disorder to enable highly selective upregulation ofSCN1Afor potentially long-lasting benefit. In parallel, we are advancing a pipeline of potentially best-in-class programs to address significant unmet needs across both monogenic and prevalent CNS conditions. For more information, please visitwww.encoded.com.

We are recruiting an Engineer, Process Sciences to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of genomics and therapeutics and participate in the development of a diverse therapeutic pipeline driven by a transformative core technology. The successful candidate will work well across multiple projects in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and analyze small-scale studies supporting the development of two at-scale products and Encoded’s pipeline products
• Serve as an engineer responsible for pre-clinical and clinical manufacturing for AAV projects and plasmid manufacturing; including upstream, downstream, fill finish, and drug device
• Facilitate Encoded’s technology transfer of manufacturing processes to non-GMP/GMP internal and external sites of manufacturing
• Provide person-in-plant support of GMP (clinical and commercial) manufacturing as required at internal and external sites of manufacturing
• Work with cross-functional teams to develop tools/templates to support tech transfer business processes

• B.S or M.S. in a relevant area of specialization (biochemical engineering, chemical engineering, biological sciences, virology, molecular biology, or biochemistry)
• At least 3 years of industry experience or equivalent educational experience
• At least 1 year of industry experience in MSAT/PD/Process Sciences role preferred
• Extensive working knowledge of modern laboratory procedures and knowledge of cGMP is a must
• Ability to independently design, execute, and analyze small-scale cell culture studies (cell expansion, single-use bioreactors, and harvest/clarification) is a must
• Must be a team player and exhibit a willingness to meet project timelines
• Strong verbal and written skills are required as well as effective interpersonal, technical, and troubleshooting skills
• Outstanding planning, organization, and multitasking skills
• Experience with gene therapy processes is strongly preferred

• Comprehensive benefits package, including competitive employer premium contributions
• Meaningful stock option grants
• PTO, sick time, and holiday pay
• Generous Parental Leave program
• Pre-tax medical and dependent care programs
• STD, LTD, Life and AD&D
• Professional development opportunities
• Team-building events
• Stocked micro-kitchen with drinks and snacks
• Wellness Resources

Encoded is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Encoded is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Encoded are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion or belief, color, national origin, gender, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the location in which we operate. Encoded will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Encoded encourages applicants of all ages.