Engineer, Drug Product Process Development and Tech Transfer Project Support JP

Position: Engineer, Drug Product Process Development and Tech Transfer Project Support - (JP15165)
Location: Newbury Park

Job Title: Engineer, Drug Product Process Development and Tech Transfer Project Support - (JP15165)
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA. 91320
Employment Type: Contract
Business Unit: Commercial Drug Product Process Development
Duration: 1+ year with likely extensions and/or conversion to permanent
Posting Date: 03/18/2026
Pay Rate: $36 - $41/hour W2 With Benefits
Notes: Onsite 8AM
-5PM

3 Key Consulting is hiring a Engineer, Drug Product Process Development and Tech Transfer Project Support for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global biopharmaceutical company.

Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled Process Development Engineer who can work independently to support technical projects. The ideal candidate will have expertise in laboratory testing, drug product fill finish processing, holistic drug product process knowledge, technical transfer, and drug product manufacturing. Excellent communication skills and proficiency in technical writing are essential for this role.

• Author, data verify, and review guideline documents, technical protocols, reports, product impact assessments.
• Execute laboratory analytical testing such as: viscosity, protein concentration, pH, osmolality.
• Execute laboratory experiments such as pipetting, formulation, filtration.
• Provide technical support for drug product process development, including formulation, filtration, and filling (vials/syringes/devices) of parenteral products.
• Assist in the development and characterization of drug product processes and the transfer of new technologies to commercial sterile fill/finish sites.
• Support process development for commercial drug product processing in areas such as sterile processing, process characterization, tech transfer, and validation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and support functions to provide coordinated support for commercial drug product manufacturing operations and technology transfer.
• Participate in global cross-functional teams, working effectively in a highly matrixed team environment to drive efficiency and foster strong relationships.
• Troubleshoot issues with drug product processing technologies and equipment, utilizing data-driven analyses and visualizations to determine true root causes.

Why is the Position Open?
Supplement additional workload on team

Top Must Have

Skills:

Laboratory experience using analytical equipment

Evidence of good communication e.g. writing documents and sharing results

College degree in engineering or similar (chemical engineer, bio engineer, pharmaceutical science, etc.

Post graduation experience required.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

On site laboratory work, for example testing viscosity with a rheometer

Maintaining good documentation practices with a laboratory notebook

Analyzing and summarizing results to be communicated out

Documentation and data verification

Basic Qualifications:
Master degree OR Bachelor degree and 2 years of experience OR Associate degree and 6 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 8 years of experience

Red Flags:

No recent relevant experience with analytical equipment

Poor communication / organization in resume

Interview process:
1. short phone screen with manager
2. panel interview with co workers virtual
3. possible final interview with associate director of organization virtual

We invite qualified candidates to send your resume to  . If you decide that you're not interested in pursuing this particular position, please feel free to take a look at the other positions on our website  You are also welcome to share this opportunity with anyone you think might be interested in applying for this role.

Regards,

3KC Talent Acquisition Team