Process Development Engineer (Downstream and Drug Substance
Listed on 2026-08-17
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Manufacturing / Production
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Validation Engineer
Primary
Skills:
Cell Purification (advanced), Downstream (advanced), Drug Substance (advanced), Data Analysis (advanced), Technology Transfer (intermediate), Single-Use Technology (intermediate), Protocol Development (intermediate) Contract Type: W2 Contract Duration: 6+ Months
Location:
Thousand OaksCA (Onsite a minimum of 3-4 days a week) Pay Range: $40.00 - $43.00 Per Hour
This role supports the advancement of human therapeutic products from development through commercial manufacturing. You will leverage your process engineering expertise to translate complex biological processes into viable commercial realities. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to ensure the success of innovative manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities- Monitor and analyze manufacturing processes.
- Support technology transfer activities.
- Investigate and resolve process deviations.
- Draft and review technical documentation.
- Provide on-site manufacturing support.
- Biotechnology industry background
- Downstream purification experience
- Excellent communication and collaboration
- Experience with in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, specifically with therapeutic protein manufacturing, is preferred.
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