Lead Process Engineer – Cell Culture & Purification

CSL; Holly Springs (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL Seqirus is seeking a Process Engineer III to provide engineering leadership for Drug Substance Manufacturing operations, including cell culture, purification, and preparation operations for process buffers and small equipment. This onsite role leads design, procurement, installation, and start-up of process equipment systems for an entire operational area.

You will troubleshoot complex issues, drive continuous improvement, and train engineers and staff while ensuring compliance in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field with 7+ years of related industry experience.
• Master’s degree with 4+ years of experience.
• Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech operations or other regulated environments (e.g., cGMP, OSHA, EPA).
• Design experience with pharmaceutical or biotech process or automation systems.
• Experience with medium or large projects to implement new or modified process equipment.
• Experience with cell culture/fermentation or protein purification processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical management and expertise for design, procurement, fabrication, and commissioning phases of custom equipment and automation of manufacturing systems.
• Leads cross-functional teams for technical continuous improvement projects.
• Plans start-up and commissioning activities for assigned systems in an operational area.
• Troubleshoots complex equipment- or automation-related issues and develops engineering solutions.
• Supports development of engineering standards and best practices.
• Seeks performance and reliability improvements for assigned systems.
• Owns or supports complex small projects and capital projects, including change management strategies.
• Leads deviation investigations to identify root cause and implements CAPAs.
• Trains other engineers and technical staff.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Process knowledge

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Master’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Automation systems design

Process equipment design

Job description

CSL Seqirus is seeking a Process Engineer III to provide engineering leadership for Drug Substance Manufacturing operations, including cell culture, purification, and preparation operations for process buffers and small equipment. This onsite role leads design, procurement, installation, and start-up of process equipment systems for an entire operational area.

You will troubleshoot complex issues, drive continuous improvement, and train engineers and staff while ensuring compliance in a