Engineer/Sr. Engineer in Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT)

Bionova Scientific, Inc.; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct Hire

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K match up

Annual Bonus eligible

Job summary

Bionova Scientific LLC in Fremont, CA is seeking an Engineer/Sr. Engineer for Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) to advance GMP manufacturing readiness and tech transfer for upstream/downstream projects.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable successful client projects and maintain cGMP documentation. The role involves coordinating processes, reviewing reports, and supporting equipment transfers.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related discipline with 3-5 years (Engineer 1) or 5-10 years (Sr. Engineer) experience.
• GMP manufacturing facility experience with upstream or downstream equipment.
• Experience with process development, tech transfer, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate GMP manufacturing readiness and tech transfer for client projects.
• Generate and maintain GMP material BOM and use ERP systems (QAD).
• Ensure facility fit and tech transfer with internal teams, vendors, and clients.
• Support tech transfer using single-use equipment (bioreactor, chromatography, filtration).
• Author and review technical documents and CAPA/change controls as needed.
• Analyze KPIs and lead internal meetings with stakeholders.

Skills

GMP manufacturing

Tech transfer

Upstream/downstream biopharma

QAD ERP

UNICORN

Pi Historian

Process development

cGMP compliance

Independent work

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Engineering or Life Sciences

Biopharma manufacturing degree

Tools

Single-use bioreactor

Chromatography systems

Job description

The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow. Our business sectors, Material, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment.

Company:

Bionova Scientific LLC

Job Description:

The Engineer/Sr. Engineer, in Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) will actively contribute to the manufacturing and technology transfer projects at the Bionova Scientific West Warren Fremont location. As part of the MSAT group, you will have opportunities to work on and specialize in expertise of Upstream (US) Cell Culture and/or Downstream (DS) Purification. The position will work with multiple functional teams at Bionova to coordinate GMP Manufacturing readiness activities, tech transfer, and support successful completion of client manufacturing projects.

Location: Fremont, CA

Benefits

• Direct Hire
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K (match up to 5%, plus an additional 3%, total 8%)
• Paid time off
• Annual Bonus eligible

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Based on experience, coordination or management of GMP manufacturing readiness and tech transfer tasks as part of new product introduction (NPI) for client projects. Candidate will work with Bionova functional teams to ensure readiness of raw materials, documents, equipment, processes and facilities activities.
• Generate and maintain GMP material bill of materials (BOM). Activities will involve using ERP system (e.g. QAD).
• Ensure facility fit and tech transfer process working with internal process development teams, vendors, and clients.
• Support tech transfer of processes using single-use equipment including but not limited to: bioreactor, chromatography, depth filtration, Viral Filtration and/or TFF.
• Support US or DS equipment troubleshooting, authoring deviations, corrective actions (CAPA), and change controls.
• Author and review technical documents such as reports, experimental plans, production batch records, training materials, and manufacturing SOPs per project needs.
• Assess process performance through analysis of key performance indicators.
• Lead internal meetings and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders.
• Contributes to quality activities such as investigations, authoring deviations, CAPAs, and Change Controls.
• Undertake and successfully execute additional projects and assignments to refine and improve workstreams and systems.
• Maintains own training within compliance and trains other upon completion of trainer qualification.
• Documents work according to cGMP and cGDP.
• Adheres to established regulations and follows cGMP established by site.

Working Conditions

• This position required to work in a lab/office setting. The role requires walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 20 pounds independently.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related discipline with 3-5 years (Engineer 1) and 5-10 years (Sr. Engineer) of relevant experience, or combination of experience and relevant advanced degree, preferably in biopharma manufacturing role.
• Hands-on experience working in a GMP manufacturing facility with either upstream fermentation equipment (e.g. single-use bioreactor) or downstream purification equipment (e.g. chromatography).
• Experience with process development, process characterization and/or tech. transfer processes.
• Working knowledge of cGMP compliance as it pertains to procedures, processes, and manufacturing.
• Experience with process monitoring software and equipment software (e.g. UNICORN, Pi Historian).
• Experience with ERP systems (QAD is a plus).
• Creative thinker that can identify better and more efficient methods to address issues and gaps.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently, organize, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

The base compensation range for this role is $122,000-$155,000. Base Compensation is influenced by many factors including, but not limited to: time in the role, previous experience, skills, knowledge, performance, work requirements, internal equity, and business / economic conditions.

As an equal opportunity employer, Asahi Kasei believes a diverse workforce will provide us with the ability to continuously support the changes in the economy, society, and environment.