GMP Process Engineer

Bio-Techne; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance (short & long)

401k with employer match

ESPP

HSA

FSA

Tuition reimbursement

Mentorship programs

Job summary

Bio-Techne in Saint Paul, MN is seeking a GMP Process Engineer to provide technical ownership for GMP manufacturing operations, ensuring product quality and regulatory compliance.

You will partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation and Engineering to support daily operations, lead deviation investigations, and drive continuous improvement in aseptic processing and cleaning validation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biology, or related discipline.
• 2–5 years of GMP manufacturing experience in biotech or life sciences.
• Experience with NC/deviation investigations, CAPA, and change control ownership.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day engineering support to manufacturing and troubleshoot process issues.
• Lead investigations related to deviations, non-conformances, contamination events, and excursions.
• Perform root cause analyses and support CAPAs and change controls.
• Support validation activities, equipment qualification, cleaning validation and media fills.
• Monitor process performance and analyze data to identify trends and improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliant and efficient operations.

Skills

Bioprocessing knowledge

GMP manufacturing

Root cause analysis

CAPA

Process validation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biotechnology or related life sciences

Job description

By joining Bio-Techne, you’ll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.

Pay Range:

$69,800.00 - $114,800.00

Position Summary:

The GMP Process Engineer position is to provide technical support and process ownership for GMP manufacturing operations supporting reagent production at our St. Paul facility. This role serves as a key technical resource for assigned manufacturing and aseptic processing operations, helping to ensure consistent process performance, product quality, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.

The GMP Process Engineer partners with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, and Engineering teams to support daily operations, investigate process deviations, implement corrective actions, support validation activities, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This position plays an important role in maintaining reliable, compliant manufacturing processes while supporting the growth and advancement of Bio-Techne’s GMP operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day engineering and technical support to manufacturing, troubleshooting process and equipment-related issues.
• Lead investigations related to deviations, non-conformances, contamination events, environmental monitoring excursions, and out-of-trend results.
• Perform root cause analyses using structured problem-solving tools and support the development and implementation of effective CAPAs.
• Support process-related change controls, risk assessments, and technical impact evaluations.
• Execute and support process validation, equipment qualification, cleaning validation, media fills, and ongoing process verification activities.
• Monitor process performance and analyze manufacturing data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Support contamination control initiatives and provide technical guidance on aseptic processing and cleanroom practices.
• Author and review technical documentation, including investigations, protocols, reports, risk assessments, and operating procedures.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Engineering, and Regulatory teams to support compliant and efficient manufacturing operations.
• Support technology transfers, process optimization, and implementation of new manufacturing capabilities.
• Support internal audits, regulatory inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives to maintain a state of compliance and operational readiness.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, or related discipline.
• 2 - 5 years of GMP manufacturing experience in biotechnology, diagnostics, biologics, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industries.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Broad bioprocessing knowledge and manufacturing support experience.
• Knowledge of fermentation, protein purification, formulation, filling, or aseptic processing.
• Experience with NC/deviation investigations, CAPA, and change control ownership.
• Experience supporting validations and equipment qualifications.
• Ability to train personnel in aseptic techniques and GMP manufacturing practices.
• Working knowledge of Five Whys, Fishbone Analysis, FMEA, process mapping, and risk assessment tools.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Strong communication skills with stakeholders in different levels of the organization.

Working Conditions:

• Work performed in a laboratory and production environment with exposure to chemicals, reagents, and standard lab equipment.
• Standard schedule hours with occasional variation depending on production needs.
• Onsite work required during standard business hours.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and handle materials weighing 5–50 lbs.Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive laboratory tasks for extended periods.

Why Join Bio-Techne:

We offer competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.

We invest in our employees’ financial futures through 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.

We empower our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.

We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.

We offer an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.

We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.

Bio-Techne is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

To protect the interests of all, Bio-Techne will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than a candidate application. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Bio-Techne will be considered Bio-Techne property.

This position requires work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (e.g., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant work status). If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or take part in any other stage of the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] for assistance.