Senior Process Engineer

RoslinCT US; Hopkinton (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RoslinCT in Hopkinton, MA is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead technology transfer for partner programs, collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Facilities, and optimize manufacturing processes through clinical development to commercialization.

You will draft GMP batch records, support GMP production with troubleshooting and deviations, conduct feasibility studies, and compile comprehensive data packages to drive process improvement and ensure right-first-time execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological, Biomedical or Chemical Engineering with 5–10 years of experience.
• Hands-on aseptic manufacturing and cell culture experience.
• Experience with cell therapy equipment support and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with quality systems (deviations, CAPAs, change controls).
• Strong technical writing and oral communication skills; Excel and data visualization skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology transfer for RoslinCT partner programs.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality Control, and Quality Assurance as well as external clients and suppliers to execute technology transfer, equipment setup and qualification, engineering and training runs, and process validation.
• Draft GMP Batch Records and SOPs to support partner programs and right-first-time execution by Manufacturing.
• Support GMP production with process or equipment troubleshooting, deviation investigations, and CAPAs, as needed.
• Execute feasibility testing of new or alternative technologies and engage with key stakeholders to ensure technology development alignment with RoslinCT and client program requirements.
• Collaborate with partners to experimentally determine key process and product monitoring and control attributes, analyze results and draft technical reports.
• Perform test runs and development studies as needed to support client and RoslinCT initiatives.
• Compile comprehensive data packages, operating procedures, and technical documentation to support technology transfer and process improvement.
• Be proactive in identifying opportunities to add value to processes and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Aseptic manufacturing

Cell culture

Analytical data analysis

Technical writing

Oral communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biological, Biomedical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Statistical software

Job description

WHO WE ARE

We are a leading cell therapy contract development and manufacturing organization creating cutting-edge therapies that change people’s lives. Collaborative, dedicated, and talented people are the backbone of our culture. We work both autonomously and in driven teams to make life-changing products utilizing groundbreaking science.

THE ROSLINCT WAY

Here at RoslinCT, our team contributes to the development of revolutionary treatments. We live every day by our core values: Partner Focus, One Team, Personal Growth, Integrity, Innovation, and Trust and Respect. We put our employees at the forefront by providing a flexible and empowering work environment, an attractive benefits package, and an emphasis on work-life balance. Our people are the key to our success. At RoslinCT we focus on developing our corporate culture, people’s development, growth, and the ability to impact patients.

ACCELERATING YOUR FUTURE

The Senior Process Engineer, as a key member of the MS&T team, will develop and execute technology transfer plans for RoslinCT’s partner programs, including collaborating with key stakeholders in Manufacturing, Quality, Facilities, and Operations departments. As a technical subject matter expert, the position will also support routine production with troubleshooting, technical assessments of deviations, and product disposition evaluations. The Process Engineer will play a key role in optimizing manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance, and continuously improving quality, efficiency, and reliability while supporting products through clinical development to commercialization.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Lead the New Product Introduction for products entering the RoslinCT facility

• Partner with colleagues in Operations, Quality Control, and Quality Assurance as well as external clients and suppliers to execute technology transfer, equipment setup and qualification, engineering and training runs, and process validation as applicable

• Draft and design GMP Batch Records and SOPs to support partner programs and right-first-time execution by Manufacturing
• Support GMP production with process or equipment troubleshooting, deviation investigations, and CAPAs, as needed

• Execute feasibility testing of new or alternative technologies and engage with key stakeholders to ensure technology development alignment with RoslinCT and client program requirements
• Collaborate with partners to experimentally determine key process and product monitoring and control attributes, analyze results and draft technical reports.
• Perform test runs and development studies as needed to support client and RoslinCT initiatives
• Compile comprehensive data packages, operating procedures, and technical documentation to support technology transfer and process improvement
• Be proactive in identifying opportunities to add value to processes and cross-functional teams

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree. in Biological, Biomedical or Chemical Engineering (or similar) with 5-10 years of relevant process and/or analytical experience within the Cell and Gene Therapy industry

• Hands-on experience with aseptic manufacturing processes, cell culture, and cell therapy instrumentation

• Experience with cell therapy equipment support and troubleshooting

• Proficiency with Quality Systems including but not limited to Deviations, CAPAs, and Change Controls

• Demonstrated independence in experimental design, execution, data analysis, and troubleshooting
• Excellent technical writing and oral communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and statistical programs for data analysis and visualization

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree or additional certifications in science, engineering, or cGMP operations
• Expertise in bioreactor cell culture
• Expertise in cell selection, cell washing, lentiviral transduction, and cryopreservation

• Knowledge of aseptic media fills, process validation and comparability.
• Experience performing Risk Assessments (e.g. FMEAs).
• Experience supporting both clinical and commercial cell therapy programs.
• Experience in hands-on training curriculum development for cell therapy manufacturing personnel.

• Driven and works well independently and within cross-functional teams

*May serve in an “on call” rotation to respond remotely to urgent issues (~1 week per month)

OUR COMMITMENT

All RoslinCT employees embrace the principles of our culture and values and are deeply committed to fostering an environment where diversity and inclusion are not only valued but prioritized. We believe a diverse and inclusive community empowers us to act courageously, care deeply, and dream boldly to impact people in big ways.

RoslinCT is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we seek to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.