Process Engineer: Upstream Biotech Manufacturing

Zachary Piper Solutions; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

Sick leave

Job summary

Piper Companies seeks a Process Engineer to join a leading biotechnology manufacturing organization. The role focuses on hands-on support for upstream manufacturing operations, emphasizing equipment performance, production support, and technical troubleshooting within a GMP environment.

The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to investigate operational issues, improve process reliability, and drive efficiency across media preparation and bioprocess equipment, including

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related engineering discipline (Chemical Engineering preferred).
• 6+ years of experience in regulated manufacturing process engineering.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical owner for media preparation equipment across upstream processing, including bioreactors, harvest systems, and inoculum equipment.
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing challenges involving process performance, equipment functionality, control systems, and production execution.
• Support commercial manufacturing activities by monitoring critical operations, providing real-time technical guidance, and ensuring equipment readiness.
• Lead deviation investigations, change management, root cause analyses, and CAPA related to process equipment.
• Collaborate with maintenance, automation, instrumentation, and manufacturing teams to optimize reliability and performance.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related engineering discipline

Tools

DeltaV

Job description

Piper Companies seeks a Process Engineer to join a leading biotechnology manufacturing organization. The role focuses on hands-on support for upstream manufacturing operations, emphasizing equipment performance, production support, and technical troubleshooting within a GMP environment.

The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to investigate operational issues, improve process reliability, and drive efficiency across media preparation and bioprocess equipment, including