Process Development Laboratory Engineer

San Mateo, United States | Posted on 10/24/2026

Our client, a world leader in biotechnology and life sciences, islooking for a
Process Development Laboratory Engineer based in Foster City, CA.

Long Term Contract(Possibility of Extension)

$86/hr on W2

Medical, Paid Sick leave,401K

• Execute laboratory experiments, including sample preparation, testing, and data collection.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment, including leak detection, headspace analysis, microscopy,filling, filtration, and mixing systems.
• Support equipment installation,qualification, and calibration checks.
• Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks,equipment logbooks, and study documentation in accordance with good documentation practices (GDP).
• Draft and update SOPs, work instructions, and laboratory forms.
• Manage samples, chemicals, and laboratory consumables.
• Drive laboratory organization and continuous improvement through 5S, workflow optimization, and standardized procedures.
• Follow laboratory safety, environmental,health, and quality requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry,Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
• 4+ years of hands-on laboratory experience in industry or academia.
• Strong documentation, organizational, and multitasking skills.

• Pharmaceutical or biotechnology process development or drug product laboratory experience.
• Knowledge of container closure integrity(CCI), extractables and leachables (E&L), or fill-finish operations.
• Experience with equipment qualification ornew laboratory setup.
• Familiarity with GDP or cGMP environments.