Process Engineer

Lifecore Biomedical; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

HSA plan

Dental & vision insurance

Disability & life insurance

Paid time off

Company holidays

Paid family leave

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Job summary

Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer to join our manufacturing development team in Chaska, MN.

This role focuses on developing processes for new products from benchtop to commercial scale within a highly regulated environment. You will participate in technology transfer, process scale-up, and GMP batch production for clinical and commercial programs, while applying DOE and statistical analysis to optimize performance.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Chemical Engineering.
• 2-5 years biotechnology or pharmaceutical related process development and/or manufacturing experience.
• Experience in the processes or methods used in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
• FDA regulated industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Transfer benchtop scale processes from customer sites to Lifecore.
• Scale up benchtop processes to pilot and commercial scale.
• Manufacture pre-GMP and GMP batches for clinical phase projects.
• Communicate project information to clients and internal project teams in meetings and written correspondence.
• Evaluate manufacturing process design and performance using DOE and statistical analysis.
• Lead analysis of process improvements to commercial products.
• Perform critical analysis of data using detailed observations and independent interpretation of results.

Skills

Hands-on lab skills

FDA regulated industry experience

Education

BS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Chemical Engineering

Job description

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Process Engineer

C00700 - MS&T Regular Full-Time Professionals Chaska, MN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1596

It's not what we make it's what we make possibleand the possibilities at Lifecore are endless!

Lifecore has an opening for a Process Engineerwho will participate in the development of manufacturing processes for new products from benchtop to commercial scale.

In this dynamic engineering role you'll have the opportunity to apply your skills in a highly regulated industry by:

• Supporting transfer of benchtop scale processes from customer sites to Lifecore.
• Supporting scale up of benchtop processes to pilot and commercial scale.
• Manufacturing pre-GMP and GMP batches for clinical phase projects.
• Communicating critical project information to clients and internal project team members through meetings and written correspondence.
• Evaluating manufacturing process design and performance using design of experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis.
• Leading analysis of process improvements to commercial products.
• Performing critical analysis of data using detailed observations and independent interpretation of results.

This position could be a great fit for you if you have excellent hands-on lab skills and techniques and the desire to expand your career in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry, along with the following:

• BS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Chemical Engineering
• 2-5 years biotechnology or pharmaceutical related process development and/or manufacturing experience
• Experience in the processes or methods used in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
• FDA regulated industry experience

Starting Salary: $80,000 - $92,000 annually with consideration for relevant experience

Lifecore offers a highly competitive total rewards package, including:

• Opportunities to learn and grow with a well-respected company
• Competitive compensation with annual reviews and a company-wide incentive bonus
• Benefits that start the first of the month after you join Lifecore as a full time employee:
  • 3 medical insurance plans to fit your needs and budget including an HSA Plan with a generous company contribution.
  • Low cost dental and vision insurance
  • Short term disability, long term disability and life insurance all 100% company paid
  • 3 weeks PTO in the first year (increases to 4 weeks after just 2 years!)
  • 9 paid company holidays plus 2 personal holidays
  • Paid family leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 401k plan with company matching contribution

Meet Lifecore Biomedical, LLC:

Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. (Nasdaq: LFCR ) is a fully integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that offers highly differentiated capabilities in the development, fill and finish of sterile injectable pharmaceutical products in syringes, vials, and cartridges, including complex formulations. As a leading manufacturer of premium, injectable-grade hyaluronic acid, Lifecore brings more than 40 years of expertise as a partner for global and emerging biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies across multiple therapeutic categories.