Process Development Engineer IV, Upstream

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 103,500 - 162,690; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteer time off

Paid holidays

Well-being benefits

Job summary

Takeda is seeking a Process Development Engineer IV to support upstream cell culture development for early- and late-stage biotherapeutics. You will design and execute studies using bench-top bioreactors, Ambr, shake flasks, WAVE systems, and high-throughput purification, and work with cross-functional teams.

You will leverage DeltaV control systems, analyze data, document findings, and explore AI and in silico tools to improve development speed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years’ experience in biochemical or chemical engineering or related field.
• Experience in biotherapeutics upstream process development.
• Strong data analysis and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute upstream development studies across multiple program stages.
• Collaborate with upstream, downstream and analytical teams on development efforts.
• Operate and troubleshoot bench-top bioreactors, Ambr, shake flasks and WAVE systems.
• Use DeltaV or similar control systems to support execution and data collection.
• Maintain accurate documentation in electronic lab notebooks.
• Analyze process data, interpret results and summarize findings for decisions.
• Prepare technical reports and study summaries; support AI-driven insights.

Skills

Upstream cell culture

Bioreactor operation

DeltaV control systems

Data analysis

Technical writing

AI and in silico tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree +5 years

Master’s degree +3 years

Tools

DeltaV

Ambr bioreactors

WAVE bioreactors

Job description

Job Description

About the role

The Process Development Engineer IV supports upstream cell culture development for both early- and late-stage biotherapeutics programs. In this role, you will design and execute studies, generate and interpret data, and advance processes using a range of upstream technologies, including bench-top bioreactors, Ambr microscale bioreactors, shake flasks, WAVE bioreactors, and high-throughput purification systems.

You will work cross‑functionally with upstream, downstream, and analytical teams to support program objectives, while contributing to technical documentation and leveraging process control systems such as DeltaV. This position also offers the opportunity to explore and apply emerging tools, including artificial intelligence and in silico approaches, to improve development speed and efficiency.

How you will contribute

• Support the design and execution of upstream development studies across early‑and late‑stage programs
• Collaborate with upstream, downstream, and analytical teams as part of cross‑functional development efforts
• Operate and troubleshoot cell culture systems, including bench‑top bioreactors, Ambr, shake flasks, WAVE bioreactors, and high‑throughput purification systems
• Utilize DeltaV or similar control systems to support process execution and data collection
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic laboratory notebooks
• Analyze process data, interpret results, and summarize findings to support development decisions
• Prepare technical reports, study summaries, and supporting documentation
• Learn and apply artificial intelligence and in silico tools to enhance process understanding and efficiency

What you bring to Takeda

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years, or Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience in biochemical engineering, chemical engineering, biotechnology, biology, or related field
• Experience in biotherapeutics upstream process development
• Hands‑on experience with upstream unit operations, including bioreactors (bench‑top and Ambr), shake flasks, and WAVE systems
• Working knowledge of DeltaV or similar process control systems
• Experience using electronic laboratory notebooks
• Strong data analysis and technical writing skills
• Solid understanding of upstream cell culture process development
• Ability to learn and apply new tools and technologies, including AI and in silico methods
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Proven ability to contribute to team objectives and support broader project goals

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient‑focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life‑changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver better health and a brighter future to people around the world.

Empowering our people to shine:

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location:

Lexington, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$103,500.00 - $162,690.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short‑term and/ or long‑term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well‑being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Locations

Lexington, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes

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