Associate Engineer Drug Product Development

Piper Companies is currently looking for an Associate Engineer, Drug Product Development in Branchburg, NJ to work for an innovative and growing cell therapy pharmaceutical organization.

• Develop and implement manufacturing processes capable of supplying clinical trials with material complying to product quality targets, current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), and regulatory requirements
• Support the delivery of engineered immune cells to internal and external groups
• Identify novel solutions to address key technical challenges required for manufacturing platform success, such as cryo-preservation and cell culture media optimization
• Contribute to experimental strategy toward at-scale cell differentiation, expansion, formulation, and in-process testing
• Collaborate with internal partners (Process Development, Analytical Development) to integrate stem cell process technology and optimize Century’s next-generation manufacturing process
• Maintain laboratory procedures, systems and electronic notebooks, to ensure documentation of experimental activities

• 2-5 years of experience with mammalian cell culture
• Hands on experience with Flow Cytometry
• Experience with Rotea, LOVO, Xuri, and other cell culture unit operations is preferred
• Understanding of cell biology/physiology and/or engineering fundamentals. Experience with induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) is desirable
• Understanding of bioprocess characterization and validation concepts, cGMP, and GLP
• Dynamic and culturally astute team-player, scientifically rigorous with excellent communication

• Compensation Range is $70,000 - $80,000 dependent upon experience
• Comprehensive benefits package

Associate Engineer, Drug Product Development, Cell Therapy, Cell Culture, Aseptic Technique, Flow Cytometry, Cryo-Preservation, Large Molecule, Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Comprehensive Benefits Package, Health, Vision, Dental #LI-ONSITE #LI-DF1