Lead Upstream MSAT Engineer: Biopharma Process Innovator

avidbio; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Avid Bioservices in California seeks a Principal Engineer, MSAT Upstream to serve as SME, leading client and internal projects and driving robust manufacturing processes through best-practice application.

The role includes mentoring MSAT engineers, overseeing process improvements, and supporting technology transfers, regulatory interactions, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced biopharma environment. This is a full-time onsite position with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in chemical or biomedical engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of MSAT experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of manufacturing experience.
• Strong quality assurance knowledge in biologics.
• Experience with commercial cGMP manufacturing.
• Expertise in cell culture, single-use bioreactors, centrifugation, and depth filtration.

Responsibilities

• Provide SME guidance to client and internal teams and lead projects.
• Monitor process health and drive continuous improvement.
• Mentor MSAT staff and build high-performing teams.

Skills

MSAT leadership

Biologics manufacturing

cGMP knowledge

Problem solving

Team mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS/MS in chemical/biomedical engineering

Tools

DeltaV software

Single-use bioreactors

Centrifugation

Depth filtration

Job description

Avid Bioservices in California seeks a Principal Engineer, MSAT Upstream to serve as SME, leading client and internal projects and driving robust manufacturing processes through best-practice application.

The role includes mentoring MSAT engineers, overseeing process improvements, and supporting technology transfers, regulatory interactions, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced biopharma environment. This is a full-time onsite position with competitive compensation and benefits.