Bioprocess Engineer

Placements24; Kempton Park; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Engaging team environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Bioprocess Engineer to join the team in Tembisa, offering hybrid on-site and remote flexibility. The role focuses on optimizing and scaling biological manufacturing processes to ensure efficient production of biologics.

You will collaborate with R&D and manufacturing to drive process improvements, ensure GMP compliance, and contribute to the rapid delivery of therapies to market.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in biopharmaceutical process development and scale-up.
• Strong understanding of fermentation, cell culture, and purification techniques.
• Familiarity with GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with process modeling and simulation software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize bioprocesses for large-scale production of therapeutic proteins and vaccines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during upstream and downstream processing.
• Conduct process validation studies and ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., GMP).
• Develop and implement process monitoring and control strategies using advanced instrumentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to scale up processes from laboratory to pilot and commercial manufacturing.
• Prepare technical documentation, including batch records, validation reports, and SOPs.

Skills

Bioprocess engineering

Fermentation & purification

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Process modeling software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Bioprocess Engineer to join their dynamic team in Tembisa. This role is crucial for optimizing and scaling up our biological manufacturing processes. You will be instrumental in ensuring the efficient and effective production of biologics, working closely with R&D and manufacturing teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in chemical engineering principles applied to biological systems and a passion for process improvement. This position offers a blend of on-site collaboration and remote flexibility, allowing for focused work and team integration. You will contribute to critical projects that enhance our production capabilities and bring vital therapies to market faster.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize bioprocesses for the large-scale production of therapeutic proteins and vaccines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during upstream and downstream processing.
• Conduct process validation studies and ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., GMP).
• Develop and implement process monitoring and control strategies using advanced instrumentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to scale up processes from laboratory to pilot and commercial manufacturing.
• Prepare technical documentation, including batch records, validation reports, and SOPs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in biopharmaceutical process development and scale-up.
• Strong understanding of fermentation, cell culture, and purification techniques.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with process modeling and simulation software is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual performance reviews.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and further education.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Engaging work environment focused on innovation and collaboration.