Senior Specialist, Engineering

Senior Specialist, Engineering at Bio Technology and Solutions (BTS) – Tech Hub focuses on Vaccine and Biologicals process development for manufacturing. Within a multidisciplinary environment you will cooperate with colleagues at BTS, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and R&D. Your main field of attention is providing all‑round technological support on vaccine and biologicals manufacturing of new (R&D) products.

• Lead and work independently as a team member on the development and scale‑up of processes or technologies of microbial, virus, and cell cultivations, biomolecule concentration, purification, and final formulation of veterinary vaccines and therapeutics.
• Lead and work independently as a team member on the transfer of processes or technologies of microbial, virus, and cell cultivations, biomolecule concentration, purification, and final formulation of veterinary vaccines and therapeutics to the production lines.
• Lead and work independently as a team member on the development of processes or technologies and its transfer to the production lines within the timelines set for this purpose, ensuring safety, quality, cost‑efficiency, practical applicability, and consistency.
• Lead and work independently as a team member on technical investigations, validation, and/or process improvement projects.
• Examine issues from diverse perspectives (safety, compliance, automation, equipment, process, and people) to best understand and resolve the root cause.
• Whether alone or with collaborators from QC, Pharmaceutical Technical Support, R&D, Production, or Analytical Technical Services, give direction to scientifically based decisions within projects aimed at product improvement, problem solving, or new product development.
• Implement development, introduction, and/or testing of new technologies; collaborate and interface with R&D and Manufacturing to bring new products to market.
• Lead large cross‑functional teams and demonstrate working knowledge of current USDA regulatory guidelines and advanced technical knowledge.
• Develop project charters and plans, aligning with all sponsors and stakeholders.
• Execute standard project management activities: develop timelines, use tracking tools, define deliverables, roles, and responsibilities, and identify and mitigate risks.
• Coordinate and track team activities by leading or participating in core meetings, communicating project risks and status to stakeholders, and escalating issues before deviation from plans.
• In concert with Commercialization, Quality, and Regulatory, support inspection readiness and ensure consistent application of standardized work, engineering, and process tools.
• Conduct and design experimental protocols on the Technical Operations lab facilities and/or production equipment at full scale.
• Create and update technical and manufacturing documents for investigations, process design/definition, engineering studies, process demonstrations, change control, and validation.
• Demonstrate company leadership behaviors and high emotional intelligence.
• Effectively collaborate with peers on‑site and above‑site as required.
• Contribute to international projects (Global Projects).
• Interact closely with fellow scientists from your own and other departments; if required, with external collaboration partners.
• Actively contribute to activities within the department, also in the field of Environment, Health, and Safety.
• Train and guide employees and/or trainees.

• Bachelor’s degree in Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry, Protein Chemistry, or Microbiology with +5 years of experience in vaccine/biopharmaceutical R&D, process development, or biological manufacturing, or a Master’s degree with +3 years of experience, or a PhD in a related field.

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Excellent project management, documentation, and writing skills.
• Excellent teamwork.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a hands‑on approach to solving problems, inclusive of diverse perspectives (e.g., safety, compliance).
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary and international…