Bioprocess Development Engineer

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Bioprocess Development Engineer in the Tembisa area to optimize and scale mammalian cell culture or microbial fermentation for biotherapeutics. You will translate lab-scale discoveries into pilot and commercial manufacturing, collaborating with research, manufacturing, and QA teams to drive robust, reproducible processes.

The role requires hands-on process development experience, GMP familiarity, and strong data analysis skills to ensure successful tech transfer and

Qualifications

• MS/PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in biopharmaceutical process development with a strong understanding of upstream processing.
• Hands-on experience with bioreactors, cell culture/fermentation, downstream processing, and analytical techniques.
• Knowledge of GMP guidelines and regulatory requirements for biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and excellent data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and scale-up mammalian cell culture or microbial fermentation processes.
• Design and execute experiments to characterize critical process parameters and define operating ranges.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues encountered during process development and scale-up activities.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation for regulatory submissions, and present findings to cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure smooth technology transfer and successful implementation at production scale.

Skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Education

MS/PhD in Chemical Eng., Biochemical Eng., Biotechnology

Tools

Bioreactors

Cell culture

Fermentation

Job description

Our client seeks a talented Bioprocess Development Engineer to join their growing team in Tembisa . This role is crucial for optimizing and scaling up biological manufacturing processes for novel biotherapeutics. You will be instrumental in developing robust, efficient, and reproducible processes from laboratory scale to pilot and commercial manufacturing. Working closely with research, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams, you will ensure the successful translation of scientific discoveries into life-changing medicines. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to critical aspects of biopharmaceutical production in a dynamic and forward-thinking organization, committed to scientific integrity and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and scale-up mammalian cell culture or microbial fermentation processes.
• Design and execute experiments to characterize critical process parameters and define operating ranges.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues encountered during process development and scale-up activities.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation for regulatory submissions, and present findings to cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure smooth technology transfer and successful implementation of developed processes at the production scale.

Requirements

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in biopharmaceutical process development , with a strong understanding of upstream processing.
• Hands-on experience with bioreactors, cell culture/fermentation, downstream processing, and relevant analytical techniques.
• Knowledge of GMP guidelines and regulatory requirements for biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and excellent data analysis skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Exposure to innovative biopharmaceutical manufacturing technologies.
• Professional development opportunities and continuous learning support.
• Collaborative work environment with a focus on teamwork and innovation in Tembisa .
• Contribution to the development of life-saving therapies.