BioProcess Engineer I​/II

Job Description Summary

Step directly onto the manufacturing floor and make a tangible impact on medicines that reach patients worldwide. In this hands-on role, you'll be deeply involved in day-to-day drug product manufacturing, from fill-finish operations to visual inspection and packaging, applying strong aseptic discipline and technical rigor at every step. You'll work side by side with Operations and Quality, operating equipment, troubleshooting real-time issues, and contributing to investigations that keep production safe, compliant, and reliable.

If you're motivated by precision, ownership, and seeing the direct results of your work in a regulated manufacturing environment, this role offers the opportunity to build mastery while supporting products patients depend on.

Location:

• Durham, NC — onsite

Shift:

• Rotating 2-2-3 night shift (5:45 pm - 6:15 am)

• Execute hands-on drug product manufacturing across fill-finish, inspection, packaging, and media and buffer preparation.
• Operate, monitor, and adjust manufacturing equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant production.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues, escalating and collaborating to minimize production impact.
• Apply and maintain strong aseptic techniques in controlled manufacturing environments.
• Support manufacturing-led deviations, contributing to root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Complete batch records and manufacturing documentation accurately and in real time.
• Partner with Quality and Operations to maintain inspection-ready, compliant production areas.

• Bioprocess Engineer I — Bachelor of Science in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Bioprocess Engineer II — Bachelor of Science in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology or applicable field and 2 years experience in cGMP or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience in a regulated manufacturing or current Good Manufacturing Practice environment.
• Strong understanding of aseptic manufacturing principles and disciplined execution in controlled environments.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and process issues and support deviation investigations.
• Proven ability to accurately complete manufacturing documentation following procedures and quality standards.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to collaborate across Operations, Quality, and technical teams.
• Near vision equivalent to 20/20 with no color vision impairment; corrective lenses permitted if needed.

The salary for this position is expected to range between:
Bioprocess Engineer I, $22.84-$42.46 per hour;
Bioprocess Engineer II/III, $32.12-$59.62 per hour.

The final salary offered is determined based on factors like relevant skills and experience, and may be reviewed periodically after joining. The company may change the published salary range based on factors.

Compensation includes a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility for annual equity awards.

US-based eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and other benefits. Generous leave, including vacation, personal days, holidays, and other leaves, is included.

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