Process Development Associate/Engineer (Drug Product or Drug Substance) : 26-02886

Akraya, Inc.; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya is seeking analytical and collaborative scientists to support senior scientists in Thousand Oaks, CA. The role focuses on developing and validating drug product manufacturing processes, executing experiments, analyzing data, and contributing to technology transfer documentation.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to work cross-functionally are essential, with pharmaceutical or biotechnology experience preferred to drive successful process transfers.

Qualifications

• Strong scientific and technical execution abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Effective cross-functional communication and collaboration.
• Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech drug product development or manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute laboratory and production scale experiments.
• Analyze and document technical data and experimental results.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports and protocols.
• Coordinate activities for process validation and technology transfer.
• Communicate experimental findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Drug Product Development

Experimental Design

Documentation

Technical Writing

Tools

SAP

Smartsheet

Job description

Primary Skills: Drug Products or Drug Substance (intermediate), SAP or Smartsheet (advanced), Documentation (advanced), Technical Writing (advanced), Experimental Design (intermediate). Contract Type: W2 Contract. Duration: 12+ Months. Location: Thousand Oaks, CA (Fully Onsite). Pay Range: $38.00 - $43.00 Per Hour.

Job Summary:

This role supports senior scientists in developing and validating drug product manufacturing processes. You will be responsible for executing experiments, analyzing data, and contributing to documentation for technology transfers. The position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute laboratory and production scale experiments.
• Analyze and document technical data and experimental results.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports and protocols.
• Coordinate activities for process validation and technology transfer.
• Communicate experimental findings to stakeholders.

Must-Have Skills:

• Strong scientific and technical execution abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Effective cross-functional communication and collaboration.

Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry is preferred, with a focus on drug product development or manufacturing processes.

About Akraya

Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Stevie Employer of the Year 2025, SIA Best Staffing Firm to work for 2025, Inc 5000 Best Workspaces in US (2025 & 2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022).

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