Senior Cell Therapy Process Engineer – MS&T, Rockville

AstraZeneca plc; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 94,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca plc in Rockville, MD, seeks a Senior Process Engineer to join the MS&T team at a cell therapy manufacturing facility. You will provide on-the-floor technical support, perform data trending, and drive CAPAs while contributing to technology transfer and process validation.

The role requires hands-on experience in cell therapy unit operations, GMP environments, and strong data analysis and technical writing skills.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with cell therapy unit operations and processing equipment.
• GMP environments, batch record execution, deviations, and investigations.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and data interpretation.
• Strong technical writing and clear verbal communication.
• Ability to analyze data and solve problems under time pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-the-floor technical support for cell therapy manufacturing campaigns.
• Lead investigations of deviations and implement CAPAs with data support.
• Draft and review regulatory and technical documentation; participate in tech transfers.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive process improvements and validation activity.

Skills

Cell therapy operations

GMP experience

Statistical analysis

Technical writing

Data analysis & trending

Education

PhD in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering or related field

MS in related field

BS with hands-on industry experience

Job description

AstraZeneca plc in Rockville, MD, seeks a Senior Process Engineer to join the MS&T team at a cell therapy manufacturing facility. You will provide on-the-floor technical support, perform data trending, and drive CAPAs while contributing to technology transfer and process validation.

The role requires hands-on experience in cell therapy unit operations, GMP environments, and strong data analysis and technical writing skills.