Process Development Engineer

Planet Pharma; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in California is seeking a skilled Process Development Engineer to support technical projects and collaborate on drug product processes. The ideal candidate will have expertise in laboratory testing and technical writing, with responsibilities including authoring technical documents and executing laboratory experiments. This position offers a competitive salary range of $89,000 to $115,000.

Qualifications

• Expertise in laboratory analytical testing such as viscosity, protein concentration, pH, and osmolality.
• Ability to work independently on technical projects.
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in technical writing.

Responsibilities

• Author and review guideline documents, technical protocols, and reports.
• Execute laboratory experiments including pipetting, formulation, and filtration.
• Provide technical support for drug product process development.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to support drug product manufacturing operations.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Technical writing

Drug product process knowledge

Collaboration

Job description

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Santa Clarita, CA $89,000-$115,000

Job Description

We're seeking a skilled Process Development Engineer who can work independently to support technical projects. The ideal candidate will have expertise in laboratory testing, drug product fill finish processing, holistic drug product process knowledge, technical transfer, and drug product manufacturing. Excellent communication skills and proficiency in technical writing are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Author, data verify, and review guideline documents, technical protocols, reports, and product impact assessments.
• Execute laboratory analytical testing such as viscosity, protein concentration, pH, and osmolality.
• Execute laboratory experiments such as pipetting, formulation, and filtration.
• Provide technical support for drug product process development, including formulation, filtration, and filling (vials/syringes/devices) of parenteral products.
• Assist in the development and characterization of drug product processes and the transfer of new technologies to commercial sterile fill/finish sites.
• Support process development for commercial drug product processing in areas such as sterile processing, process characterization, tech transfer, and validation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and support functions to provide coordinated support for commercial drug product manufacturing operations and technology transfer.
• Participate in global cross‑functional teams, working effectively in a highly matrixed team environment to drive efficiency and foster strong relationships.
• Troubleshoot issues with drug product processing technologies and equipment, utilizing data‑driven analyses and visualizations to determine true root causes.

The Planet Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.