Manufacturing Engineer - II*

The Fountain Group; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 143,270,000 - 162,441,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking a Cell Therapy Process Engineer for a contract in Santa Monica, CA. The role focuses on developing cell therapy processes, conducting automated platform experiments, and supporting GMP manufacturing activities.

You will perform statistical analyses (DOE) and design of experiments, train manufacturing personnel, and prepare technical documentation while presenting findings to stakeholders. On-site day shift expected.

Qualifications

• High-level degree of GMP/process development experience.
• Experience with cell therapy platforms and upstream cell culture.
• Hands-on lab work in ISO 5 environments; aseptic technique.

Responsibilities

• Conducts cell therapy process development experiments on automated platforms.
• Designs and executes laboratory studies and analyzes data.
• Performs hands-on cell culture activities and monitors process performance.
• Supports manufacturing equipment, software, and single-use technologies development.
• Evaluates new GMP technologies and materials for manufacturing.
• Performs JMP/Minitab statistical analysis and DOE.
• Supports technology transfer and GMP operations.
• Prepares SOPs, batch records, and reports; maintains documentation.
• Presents data-driven updates to stakeholders and senior leadership.

Skills

GMP process development

Automated cell therapy

Upstream cell culture

Aseptic processing

Flow cytometry

mRNA handling

Bioreactors

DOE (Design of Experiments)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associates degree

Master's degree

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

JMP

Minitab

Job description

We are a national staffing firm and are currently seeking a Cell Therapy Process Engineer for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Santa Monica, CA, 90404. Details of the position are as follows:

Job Description

• Pay: $50.00- $56.69/hr to start.
• 1 year contract to start with the possibility of extension or conversion based on budget and performance.
• Shift: Monday- Friday, standard day shift, onsite position.
• Position will mainly be responsible for conducting cell therapy process development experiments using automated platforms, designing and executing laboratory studies, performing hands-on cell culture activities, analyzing process and equipment performance, and supporting the development of manufacturing equipment, software, and single-use technologies.
• Responsibilities also include evaluating new technologies and materials for GMP manufacturing, performing statistical analysis and DOE using JMP or Minitab, supporting technology transfer and GMP operations, providing process training to manufacturing personnel, and preparing technical SOPs, batch records, reports, and documentation.
• Position will also be responsible for creating and presenting data-driven presentations to stakeholders, cross-functional teams, senior leadership, and external collaborators while supporting continuous process and technology improvements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/ GED, Associates, Bachelors, or master's degree is required.
• Strong background in process development within a GMP environment is required.
• Experience with Automated Cell Therapy platforms is required.
• Experience in upstream cell culture processes is required.
• Cell culture lab techniques and aseptic processing in an ISO 5 environment is required.
• Experience with flow cytometry is preferred.
• mRNA handling and process knowledge is a plus.
• Experience with hands-on process development including use of bioreactors and use of statistical design of experiments is required.

Referral Bonus for any candidate who is hired and still gainfully employed after 30 days.