Process Engineer

Process Engineer I

Location:

Seattle, WA

Department: JPlant Operations

Reports to:

Manager, Manufacturing - Cell Culture

We’re looking for a passionate and curious Process Engineer I to join our team. If you’re excited by new challenges, solving complex problems, and learning every step of the way, you might just be the perfect fit.

This role requires close collaboration with multi-disciplinary project and technical teams as we work together to define the future of biotherapeutics and embrace the challenge of innovation.

Under direct or moderate supervision, responsibilities encompass the transfer of novel purification processes from model to manufacturing scale. Process engineers will work closely with scientists and engineers to develop manufacturing processes for novel biotherapeutics. The PE1 will then execute upstream and/or downstream manufacturing operations they had a hand in building. The role will work with disposable-based manufacturing equipment and be involved in upstream manufacturing operations including performing aseptic operations, shake‑flask cell expansion process, bioreactor operations and media preparation;

and downstream manufacturing operations including continuous protein capture, chromatography polishing steps, and drug formulation and fill.

The staff member is expected to comply and follow written procedures for safety requirements, cGMP Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, and manufacturing documentation.

• Bachelor’s degree in biological science or engineering with 0‑3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong focus on quality and attention to detail.
• Effective task and time management organizational skills.
• Capacity to develop solutions to technical issues of moderate scope.
• Ability to organize, analyze and interpret, and effectively communicate individual results.
• Motivated, self‑starter with strong mechanical aptitude.
• Good interpersonal, team and communication skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Knowledge of cGMP requirements to ensure compliance.
• Understanding of equipment, operations, and engineering principles used to manufacture biotherapeutics.
• Experience in cell culture principles and aseptic technique.
• Experience in purification principles and operations.
• Experience with disposable‑based processing equipment.

• Growth opportunities.
• Flexible work environment with site‑based work in Seattle and limited travel to Redmond.
• Inclusive culture.
• Innovative projects.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be $80,168.40 to $83,000; base salary offered may vary depending on individual’s skills, experience and competitive market value. Additional total rewards include discretionary annual bonus, comprehensive benefits to include medical, dental and vision, short‑term and long‑term disability, company‑paid basic life insurance, 401(k) company match, flexible work, generous paid time off and paid holidays, wellness and transportation benefits.

Evotec (US) Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, age, disability, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.