GMP Process Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401k plan

ESPP

Job summary

Bio-Techne is seeking a GMP Process Engineer to provide technical support and ownership for GMP manufacturing operations supporting reagent production at the St. Paul facility.

You will partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, and Engineering to drive process performance, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include investigations, CAPAs, change controls, process validation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure compliant, efficient

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biotechnology, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, chemical engineering, life sciences, or related field.
• 2-5 years of GMP manufacturing experience in biotech, diagnostics, biologics, pharma, or life sciences industries.
• 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 practices.
• Working knowledge of risk assessment tools and process mapping.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day engineering and technical support to manufacturing; troubleshoot process and equipment issues.
• Lead investigations into deviations, non-conformances, contamination events, and excursions.
• Perform root cause analyses and support CAPA development.
• Support change controls, risk assessments, and technical evaluations.
• Execute process validation, equipment qualification, cleaning validation, and media fills.
• Monitor process performance and analyze data for improvements.
• Support contamination control, aseptic processing, and cleanroom practices.
• Prepare and review investigations, protocols, reports, and SOPs.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Engineering, and Regulatory teams.

Skills

Bioprocessing

Fermentation

Protein purification

Aseptic processing

CAPA investigations

Change control

Equipment qualification

Training in aseptic techniques

Root cause analysis

Process mapping

Risk assessment

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Tools

Equipment qualification

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.

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