Process Engineer IV

Curia; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefit options (eligible on

Paid training, vacation and holidays (

Career advancement opportunities

Education reimbursement

401K program with matching

Learning platform

And more!

Job summary

Curia is seeking a Process Engineer IV in Camarillo, CA to lead advanced engineering functions, including process design, scale-up, and meticulous documentation control. You will collaborate with R&D, QA, and Production to drive process improvements and ensure compliance with cGMP and FDA standards.

As an SME for GMP investigations, you will interact with clients and senior engineers to communicate results and support tech transfer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum eight (8) years’ experience in a cGMP/FDA, regulated environment.
• Experience with aseptic fill/finish, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop batch records for client-specific formulation and filling operations. Oversee processing operations (ENG and GMP) including equipment preparation, bulk product formulation, sterile filtration, and filling support, to facilitate process design and internal technology transfer.
• With senior/managerial engineering support, operate as an SME for GMP investigations (e.g. CAPA, departures, CCRs) as well as finalize closure reports for departures that are assigned to process engineering. Direct client interaction for routine discussions, summarizing engineering-related work completed verbally as well as written.
• Identify and specify process-specific equipment needed for clients’ tech transfer, and develop techniques and process parameters specific to the client's product while maintaining critical product attributes.
• Develop new manufacturing processes to meet client requirements. Adhere to safety requirements at all times. Raise deviations in the process to the attention of the shift supervisor, engineering manager, and/or quality assurance
• This role does not have supervisory responsibilities, yet it may involve mentoring, guiding, and advising

Skills

Process design

Documentation control

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biology or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Process Engineer IV – Camarillo, CA

Build your future at Curia, where our work has the power to save lives.

Job Description

Process Engineer IV – Camarillo, CA Build your future at Curia, where our work has the power to save lives.

The Process Engineer IV will execute and oversee advanced engineering functions such as process design, scale‑up, and meticulous documentation control. This position will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams, including R&D, Quality Assurance, and Production, providing technical leadership and expertise to drive process improvements, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure compliance with industry standards such as cGMP and FDA regulations.

Curia is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with over 30 years of experience partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to provide life‑saving treatments to patients. At Curia, we are on a mission to advance our customers’ therapies from curiosity to cure and ultimately to improve patients’ lives.

We proudly offer

• Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)
• Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)
• Career advancement opportunities
• Education reimbursement
• 401K program with matching contributions
• Learning platform
• And more!

Responsibilities

• Develop batch records for client‑specific formulation and filling operations. Oversee processing operations (ENG and GMP) including equipment preparation, bulk product formulation, sterile filtration, and filling support, to facilitate process design and internal technology transfer
• With senior/managerial engineering support, operate as an SME for GMP investigations (e.g. CAPA, departures, CCRs) as well as finalize closure reports for departures that are assigned to process engineering. Direct client interaction for routine discussions, summarizing engineering‑related work completed verbally as well as written. Client communication will be supported by more senior‑level engineers, as needed
• Identify and specify process‑specific equipment needed for clients’ tech transfer, and develop techniques and process parameters specific to the client's product while maintaining critical product attributes. Author instructions for the operation of equipment and for detailing process flows in the cleanroom facility
• Develop new manufacturing processes to meet client requirements. Adhere to safety requirements at all times. Raise deviations in the process to the attention of the shift supervisor, engineering manager, and/or quality assurance
• This role does not have supervisory responsibilities, yet it may involve mentoring, guiding, and advising

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum eight (8) years’ experience in a cGMP/FDA, regulated environment
• Experience with aseptic fill/finish, preferred

Other Qualifications

• Must pass a background check
• Must pass a drug screen
• May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening
• May be required to obtain and maintain gowning certification
• May be required to obtain and maintain media qualification
• May be required to wear a respirator

Pay range: $119,000-$138,500/year

Curia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Curia is an E-Verify employer.