Process Development Engineer III, Purification Development (PMPD)

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc; Village of Tarrytown (NY); On-site; USD 109,900 - 179,300; Full time

Job summary

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc in Tarrytown, NY is seeking a dedicated Process Development Engineer III. This role involves leading chromatography projects, mentoring team members, and driving technological advancements to support pipeline and assay development.

Applicants should have a degree in engineering with relevant industrial experience in protein purification. Strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities are required, alongside technical expertise using HPLC and related tools.

Qualifications

• 0–2+ years of industrial experience for PhD, 3–5+ for MS, 7–10+ for BS.
• Industrial experience in protein purification required.
• Ability to communicate complex messages clearly.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead experiments/projects independently.
• Write and review complex technical documents.
• Mentor and guide less experienced team members.

Skills

Chromatography-based separation techniques

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Degree in an engineering discipline

Tools

HPLC

UPLC

Empower

Chromatographic columns

Job description

Regeneron's Preclinical Manufacturing & Process Development group (PMPD), located in Tarrytown NY, is seeking a hardworking Process Development Engineer III. The Purification Development (PD) group purifies reagents and candidates (novel molecules) to support pipeline and assay development and the release of the clinical and commercial products. PD's early and late stage development includes scalable speed‑to‑clinic processes and intended commercial processes, respectively. PD also evaluates viral clearance by the process to document safety in regulatory submissions. In this exciting role, you will use your domain expertise in liquid chromatography separations to design, lead, and react to experiments/projects independently and mentor less experienced direct reports and team members.

A Typical Day in the Role of Process Development Engineer III Might Look Like:

• Act as an established authority in chromatography-based separation techniques who can also demonstrate scientific acumen across Regeneron, proactively identify improvement opportunities, and determine strategies for improvements across Regeneron. Begin to lead technology development independently, drive results and onboard new technologies.
• Skillfully write and review complex technical documents which are typically reviewed by senior leadership team.
• Take calculated risks to achieve goals. Independently and accurately determine strategies/approaches to address gaps and implement them successfully and effectively.
• Independently and expertly ask pointed questions to eliminate ambiguity and provide appropriate solutions to those questions.
• Make science‑based recommendations through novel incorporation of learning from internal and external (literature) references.
• Maintain and continuously improve lab operations and relevant data or knowledge management systems, within area of expertise.
• Begin to anticipate customer needs at an organizational level and proactively shape internal workflows to meet them.
• Work with supervisor to prepare and deliver effective oral presentations in internal and external professional meetings. Share cross‑functional skills and knowledge at a wide variety of meetings.
• Collaborate across Regeneron and external groups, with regular interactions with PMPD Senior Leadership.
• Effectively represent PMPD in external PMPD multi‑functional meetings.
• Mentor directly or indirectly by leading, guiding, and assisting peers, direct reports, and PMPD personnel.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contribute to lab equipment maintenance and safety to help create a safe, effective and efficient working environment.
• Anticipate and recognize potential problems with laboratory supplies / equipment and take action to prevent and solve problems.
• Keep up with SOP training and/or compliance responsibilities.
• Responsible for communicating relevant information to PMPD Senior Staff as departmental program team representative.

This Role Might Be For You If You:

• Have strong initiative and aim to complete challenging tasks and learn new technologies.
• Are capable of multi‑tasking, working both independently and within a team environment.
• Have excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Can think critically and demonstrate problem‑solving skills.

This role requires a degree in an engineering discipline and 0–2+ (PhD), 3–5+ (MS) and 7–10+ BS years industrial experience. Industrial experience in protein purification required. Demonstrated ability to communicate complex messages clearly and credibly with widely multifaceted audiences while establishing multi‑functional relationships that allow for proactive teamwork across the Regeneron organization required. Demonstration of innovative thinking by developing ideas, tools or techniques to solve problems or improve established procedures a plus. An experienced leader who can lead a team and effectively delegate tasks.

Required Special Equipment and/or Programs:

Akta Explorer/Avant, Akta Pilot, BioProcess Skid, Disc Stack Centrifuge, Depth filtration, Tangential flow filters, Normal flow filters, Chromatographic columns, HPLC, UPLC, Diafiltration skid, Raman Spectroscopy, Laminar Flow Hood, Chemical Fume hood, Empower, Unicorn, PI Historian, JMP, LIMS, Spotfire, RPES, ELN.

Salary Range (annually)

$109,900.00 – $179,300.00

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.