Biopharmaceutical Process Engineer

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Annual bonus

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg is seeking a Biopharmaceutical Process Engineer to design, develop, optimize and troubleshoot upstream and downstream bioprocesses for biologics and vaccines, guiding scale-up from lab to production.

You will collaborate with R&D, manufacturing and QA to ensure compliant, high-quality product manufacturing, drive process improvements and support regulatory submissions. A minimum 5 years' experience and strong analytical abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of process development and scale-up experience in biopharma.
• Strong knowledge of upstream and downstream processing and cGMP environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize bioprocesses for manufacturing.
• Scale-up from lab to production scales.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and process validation.

Skills

Bioprocess knowledge

Process modeling

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical/Biochemical/Biotech

Tools

Process modeling software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Biopharmaceutical Process Engineer to join their advanced manufacturing facility in Randburg. You will be instrumental in designing, developing, optimizing, and troubleshooting manufacturing processes for biopharmaceutical products, including biologics and vaccines. This role requires a deep understanding of upstream and downstream processing, cell culture, purification techniques, and process scale-up. You will collaborate closely with R&D, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams to ensure efficient, compliant, and high-quality production of life-saving therapies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize bioprocesses for the manufacturing of biopharmaceutical products.
• Troubleshoot and resolve process deviations and equipment issues in a timely manner.
• Develop and execute process validation protocols, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Scale-up processes from laboratory to pilot and commercial manufacturing scales.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on process transfer, facility design, and equipment selection.
• Implement process improvements to enhance yield, efficiency, and product quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process development and scale-up within the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Strong knowledge of upstream (e.g., cell culture, fermentation) and downstream (e.g., chromatography, filtration) processing.
• Experience with process validation, regulatory submissions, and cGMP manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in process modeling and simulation software is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with potential for annual bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for professional growth, training, and conference attendance.

Be part of a cutting-edge company contributing to advancements in biopharmaceutical therapies.