Senior Process Engineer, MSAT

Senior Process Engineer, MSATGeneFab Alameda, California, United States About this position

About Gene Fab

Gene Fab is a contract manufacturing and synthetic biology biofoundry focused on cell and gene therapies. Gene Fab was formed in 2023 with a vision to combine industry leading expertise in synthetic biology with advanced cGMP capabilities in order to accelerate the development and commercialization of genetic medicines. Gene Fab offers its customers an extensive technology platform and know-how that spans early stage product design, technical development, and cGMP compliant production.

Gene Fab's technology platform includes bioinformatic-guided discovery of cell type promoters, directed evolution of small molecule-regulated gene switches, and the engineering of highly sensitive kill switches for enhanced safety and control of cellular therapies.

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse Gene Fab. We believe that different perspectives lead to better ideas, and better ideas allow us to better understand the needs and interests of our diverse Gene Fab team. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives and are an equal opportunity employer.

Gene Fab is seeking a highly motivated and technically accomplished Senior Process Engineer, MSAT to serve as a critical technical authority within our Cell and Gene Therapy CDMO. This individual will drive the establishment and maturation of GMP-ready platform processes that form the foundation of our internal manufacturing capabilities, operating with a high degree of autonomy across complex, cross-functional initiatives spanning process development, technology transfer, CMC strategy, and capability buildout.

This role is pivotal in shaping Gene Fab’s ability to deliver scalable, regulatory-compliant manufacturing platforms that clients can leverage directly in their IND filings and beyond. The Senior Process Engineer will translate scientific insight into robust manufacturing processes while building the infrastructure, capability, and frameworks necessary to support GMP operations  ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, is energized by building capabilities from the ground up, and brings the independent judgment to drive programs forward.

This position is offered as a contract engagement with eligibility for conversion to full-time employment based on performance, business needs, and mutual alignment. Gene Fab is committed to investing in high-performing contributors and views this role as a long-term addition to the organization.

What you'll do

• Lead the GMP implementation of internal platform processes for cell and gene therapy modalities, including upstream and downstream unit operations.
• Collaborate closely with Process Development to evaluate platform candidates, align on scalable manufacturing approaches, and ensure all platforms are structured to support CMC regulatory expectations for regulatory filings.
• Serve as a technical lead for technology transfer, validation, and lifecycle management initiatives.
• Contribute to CMC regulatory submissions by authoring and reviewing CMC module 3 sections, development summaries, and supporting data packages for applicable regulatory filings.
• Apply deep CMC knowledge to ensure internal platform processes align with current regulatory guidance (FDA, EMA, ICH Q8/Q9/Q10/Q11/Q12) and support the development of CMC content strategies.
• Serve as an MSAT lead for advanced technology transfer activities, including transfers from external clients and inbound transfers from internal process development groups.
• Develop and execute comprehensive tech transfer plans including process descriptions, batch records, comparability strategies, and acceptance criteria.
• Lead the identification, evaluation, procurement, and implementation of GMP manufacturing equipment required to enable platform capabilities and enhance existing capabilities.
• Author, review, and approve SOPs, work instructions, master batch records, and other GMP-controlled documents for processes and associated equipment.
• Provide technical oversight during engineering and GMP manufacturing runs to…