Senior Process Development Engineer - Scale-Up & Tech Transfer

Yoh; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Certification and training opportunities

Job summary

Yoh Services LLC in Waltham, MA is seeking a Sr. Associate Engineer – Process Development. This role involves providing technical support for scale-up and manufacturing issues, and requires a Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical or Biomedical Engineering with relevant experience.

The position offers full-time hours and flexible scheduling, and candidates will work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance process efficiency. Benefits include medical, dental, and 401K plans.

Qualifications

• 1+ (Masters) or 2+ (Bachelors) years of relevant experience is required.
• Demonstrated experience in process development for biopharmaceuticals.
• Experience with mRNA Drug Substance is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for scale-up and manufacturing issues.
• Assist with project activities for the design of mRNA manufacturing processes.
• Effectively communicate with cross functional teams.

Skills

Process development

Manufacturing

Tech transfer

mRNA Drug Substance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical engineering

Master’s degree in Biomedical engineering

Job description

Yoh presents an excellent long-term Sr. Associate Engineer – Process Development opportunity with a trusted, long-term client located in Waltham, MA.

This position is part of a majorpharmaceutical company, and requires aBachelors and/or Masters of Science and 1-2+ years of relevant experience. Schedule isfull-time M-F (7am-8am start time, 8 hour shift)and may require flexibility to work some evenings and overtime due to projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support for scale-up and manufacturing issues and develop solutions to improve process efficiency and product quality.
  • Scale-up
    • Perform process scale-up and Pilot batches
    • Generate and execute scale down models for GMP manufacturing
    • Generate scale-down models to assist with process scale-up
  • Solution Development
    • Generate process changes to address process issues
  • Lead and assist implementation of Digital Tools
    • Assist with the implementation and use of digital tools for inventory management, genealogy, and sample submission
    • Assist with the implementation and use of digital tools for process data acquisition (Electronic lab notebooks and Electronic Batch Records.)
  • Assist with project activities for the design and technology transfer of mRNA manufacturing processes by contributing and reviewing of Batch Records/Master Production Records (MBR) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
    • Tech Transfer
      • Assist with Tech Transfer batches
      • Support knowledge packages for Tech Transfer
    • Document Generation
      • Assist with the review MBRs
      • Assist with the review SOPs
    • Troubleshoot process/analytical issues that occur during scale-ups and/or in production of drug substance and drug product.
      • Contact vendors for equipment support
      • Conduct investigations using techniques such as 5 why’s, Fishbone diagrams, etc.
      • Determine the root cause of process/analytical issues
      • Develop solutions to process/analytical issues
    • Effectively communicate with cross functional teams like Analytical Development, R&D, Process Development, Quality Assurance (QA), Project Management, Regulatory Affairs and Legal teams.
      • Provide Samples to AD
      • Obtain data from AD and compile into reports
      • Obtain processes from R&D and PD and implement at-scale
      • Generate procedures (SOPs, MBRs, Protocols) and work with QA on review and approval
      • Review and follow QA procedures
    • Assist in the preparation of technical reports and presentations that support scale-up activities and process improvements.
      • Technical reports
        • Generate/review Technical reports such as batch summaries, process descriptions, Tech transfer, etc.
      • Presentations
        • Present on batch performance, technical issues, etc.

Qualifications:

• 1+ (Masters) or 2+ (Bachelors) years of relevant experience is required
• A Bachelor’s degree and/or Master’s degree in Chemical engineering, Biomedical engineering or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in process development, manufacturing, tech transfer, and/or scale-up to support the manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals (1+ year) is required
• Experience with mRNA Drug Substance is strongly preferred

Estimated Min Rate: $35.00
Estimated Max Rate: $42.00


What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

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