Process Engineer

R&D Partners; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

R&D Partners is seeking a Process Engineer II in Santa Monica, CA to advance cell therapy process development on automated platforms. You will design studies, perform hands-on lab work in an ISO 5 cell culture environment, and analyze data to improve processes and equipment.

Ideal candidates have relevant degrees with pharma/biotech process development experience and hands-on expertise in bioreactors and DOE methods.

Qualifications

• MS Degree in Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, or related with 2+ years of experience OR BS with 4+ years OR AS with 5+ years OR High School with 6+ years experience in pharma/biotech manufacturing & process development.
• Working experience on automated cell therapy platforms.
• Established cell culture techniques and aseptic processing in ISO 5 environments (cell passaging, sampling, fluid handling, media formulation, reagents, cryopreservation).
• Practical knowledge of cGMP manufacturing and regulatory requirements for pharmaceuticals and devices.
• Hands-on process development including use of bioreactors and DOE is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cell therapy process development experiments using automated platforms.
• Design and execute laboratory studies to evaluate, develop and implement new technologies and materials.
• Perform hands-on lab activities in a cell culture lab and analyze data.
• Perform process or equipment analysis and trend performance.
• Develop manufacturing equipment for cell therapy products including hardware, software, and single-use disposables.

Skills

Automated platforms experience

Cell culture lab techniques

Aseptic processing

cGMP knowledge

Design of experiments

Education

BS/AS/MS in Biochemical Engineering or related

Pharmaceutical/biotech manufacturing experience

ISO 5 environment experience

Tools

Bioreactors

Statistical analysis methods

Job description

R&D Partners is seeking to hire a Process Engineer II in Santa Monica, CA.

Max pay rate $56.68 per hour

12 month contract

Your main responsibilities as a Process Engineer II:

• Conduct cell therapy process development experiments using automated platforms.
• Design and execute laboratory studies that support the evaluation, development and implementation of new technologies and materials.
• Perform hands-on lab-based activities in a cell culture lab, including conception of study designs and analysis of data
• Perform process or equipment analysis and trend process or equipment performance.
• Develop manufacturing equipment for cell therapy products including hardware, software, and single-use disposable design elements and user-requirements.

What we are looking for in a Process Engineer II:

• MS Degree in Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, or related discipline with pharmaceutical / biotechnology manufacturing & process development with 2+ year of experience or BS Degree in Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology or related discipline with pharmaceutical / biotechnology manufacturing & process development with 4+ years of experience or AS Degree in Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology or related discipline with pharmaceutical / biotechnology manufacturing & process development with 5+ years of experience or High School diploma with 6+ years of pharmaceutical / biotechnology manufacturing & process development experience.
• Working experience on automated cell therapy platforms
• Established cell culture lab techniques and aseptic processing in an ISO 5 environment such as cell passaging, sampling, fluid handling, media formulation, managing reagents, and cryopreservation.
• Practical knowledge of cGMP manufacturing and regulatory regulations and requirements for pharmaceuticals and devices.
• Practical demonstration of hands-on process development including use of bioreactors and use of statistical design of experiments is required.

Why Choose R&D Partners?

As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including: