Lead Bioprocess Engineer - Remote

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 1,976,000 - 2,964,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Career growth opportunities

Remote work flexibility

Home office allowance

Virtual team activities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Bioprocess Engineer for its fully remote R&D team. You’ll design and optimize bioprocesses for biologics, oversee scale-up from lab to pilot and commercial scales, and drive improvements in fermentation and cell culture processes while ensuring quality and regulatory alignment.

The role requires leadership in a distributed team, strong bio-process modeling skills, and excellent communication. A competitive rewards package accompanies a flexible remote work setup.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in chemical/biochemical engineering.
• 7+ years in biopharmaceutical process development.
• Experience with upstream and downstream processing and process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize bioprocesses for biologics and therapeutic proteins.
• Lead scale-up and technology transfer from lab to pilot and commercial scales.
• Develop and optimize fermentation and cell culture processes for yield and quality.
• Troubleshoot complex bioprocessing issues.
• Collaborate with regulatory to ensure cGMP compliance.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets for development initiatives.

Skills

Remote collaboration

Bioprocess modeling

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

MS in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering

PhD in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering

Tools

Bioprocess tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and visionary Lead Bioprocess Engineer to join their fully remote R&D team. This pivotal role will involve the design, development, and optimization of bioprocessing strategies for novel biological products. You will be responsible for overseeing scale-up activities, ensuring efficient and robust manufacturing processes, and contributing significantly to the company's pipeline of innovative solutions. As a remote leader, you will leverage cutting-edge digital collaboration tools to connect with a distributed team of scientists and engineers, driving progress in a flexible, results-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and validate bioprocesses for the manufacturing of biologics and therapeutic proteins.
• Lead scale-up and technology transfer activities from laboratory to pilot and commercial scales.
• Develop and optimize fermentation and cell culture processes for maximum yield and product quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues within bioprocessing operations.
• Collaborate with regulatory affairs to ensure compliance with cGMP and other relevant guidelines.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets for bioprocess development initiatives.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in biopharmaceutical process development.
• Demonstrated expertise in upstream process development (fermentation and/or cell culture).
• Strong understanding of downstream purification processes and analytical methods.
• Proven ability to manage projects and lead cross-functional teams in a remote setting.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with a strong grasp of bioprocess modeling.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for annual bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement within a growing R&D organization.
• Flexible remote work arrangement, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Engaging virtual team-building activities and collaborative online platforms.