Demo

Engineer, Biopharma Process Development – Onsite/Hybrid (JP13727)

3 Key Consulting
Thousand Oaks, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/7/2026
Job Title: Engineer, Biopharma Process Development – Onsite/Hybrid (JP13727)
Location: Thousand Oaks, Ca.
Employment Type: Contract
Business Unit: Commercial Drug Product
Duration: 12 months with possible extension of conversion to FTE
Posting Date:  02/20/2025
Rate: $36-41/Hr on W2 with benefits

Note: Must be local to Thousand Oaks. Staff should be a Flexible Commuter. - About 2-3 days per week onsite.

3 Key Consulting is hiring an Engineer for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global biopharmaceutical company.

Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate for this role should have a bachelor’s degree in any engineering discipline, though candidates with a fresh master’s degree are also suitable if they bring strong soft skills. They should possess solid experience with software tools beyond Microsoft Office, like SAP or Smartsheet's, though these can be learned on the job. The candidate doesn't need prior drug product knowledge but should excel in group management, deadline adherence, and meticulous documentation skills. This position leans heavily on project development (PD) and project management (PM) skills, with technical expertise expected to develop over time.

Job Description:
As a member of the process development team, the candidate will be focused on supporting senior staff to develop and characterize drug product technologies and manufacturing capabilities, as well as assist in the process validation and technology transfer of multiple products to various aseptic fill finish manufacturing plants and production lines.

The candidate will support senior staff in the planning, execution and documentation of characterization, process validation and technology transfer projects. The candidate will be primarily responsible for executing characterization studies and other experiments at the lab scale and production scale to generate technical data packages using complex technology, while organizing data and analyzing results under supervision of senior staff. The candidate will be responsible for liaising with various drug product teams to ensure successful technology transfer, with associated documentation, of company products. The candidate will assist in establishing the experimental design, develop and execute protocols, obtain reproducible and reliable results, analyze and document experimental results, and communicate results to cross functional groups.

Qualifications
  • Master’s degree OR Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of relevant experience
  • Preferred Qualifications/Educational background in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology correlated technical field of study in biotechnology, life sciences or related discipline.
  • Knowledge in scientific principles of freeze/thaw, formulation/mixing, filtration, filling, lyophilization, capping, and visual inspection.
  • Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, learn new techniques, keep accurate records, follow SOP’s and instructions in compliance with company policies, and comfortable to operate in a very flexible, agile environment
  • Ability to independently design and execute characterization studies, author characterization protocols, process transfer documents, application notes and technical reports.
  • Proficiency in technical problem solving, critical thinking, and delivery of technical solutions with some oversight
  • Strong knowledge of Quality systems and Drug Product Manufacturing (GMP).
  • Demonstrated ability to use interpersonal skills to build strong technical relationships.
  • Self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
    Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
     
Why is the Position Open?
Supplement to the teams workload

Top Must-Have Skill Sets:
  • Displayed critical thinking, problem solving and independent research skills
  • Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
  • Excellent project management skills and ability to escalate relevant issues to project lead and line-management
  • Strong cross functional team player with good communication skills (oral and written)
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team with internal and external partners
  • Good computer and organizational skills with strong attention to detail
  • Self-motivated with a positive attitude

Day to Day Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Apply fundamental engineering and scientific principles to resolve issues and evaluate effects of process improvements, equipment, scale, and raw materials
  • Assist in the design and execution of experiments in order to characterize and enable implementation of new capabilities and process changes such as filling, lyophilization and analytical technologies
  • Support technology transfer leads during the transfer of drug products into manufacturing sites (clinical and commercial), including make-a-batch exercises, process parameter risk assessments, process transfer documents, and change control assessments
  • Support development and maintenance of technology transfer tools (clinical and commercial)
  • Effectively communicate results of characterization studies, experimental execution and technology transfer initiatives
  • Author/review/data verify technical documents, such as technical protocols, technical assessments, technical reports and draft standard operating procedures or guideline documents
  • Conduct analysis of data generated, including statistical analysis using Minitab, JMP etc.
  • Development of digital tools and models by leveraging data analytics and programming skills
  • Support at scale characterization and/or process validation runs as person in plant

Red Flags:
  1. Not being team player
  2. Not have B.S. in Science/Engineering
  3. Fresh out of college.

Interview process:
1. 1:1 Interview With Hiring Manger
2. 1:1 Interview with Director Level

We invite qualified candidates to send your resume to recruiting@3keyconsulting.com.  If you decide that you’re not interested in pursuing this position, please feel free to look at the other positions on our website www.3keyconsulting.com/careers. You are welcome to also share this opportunity with anyone you think might be interested in applying for this role.

 

Salary : $36 - $41

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Engineer, Biopharma Process Development – Onsite/Hybrid (JP13727)?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Engineer, Biopharma Process Development – Onsite/Hybrid (JP13727) career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$86,732 - $101,718
Income Estimation: 
$106,100 - $124,886
Income Estimation: 
$85,996 - $102,718
Income Estimation: 
$111,859 - $131,446
Income Estimation: 
$110,457 - $133,106
Income Estimation: 
$105,809 - $128,724
Income Estimation: 
$122,763 - $145,698
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at 3 Key Consulting

  • 3 Key Consulting New Albany, OH
  • Job Title: Associate Engineer Packaging (JP12188) Location: New Albany, OH. 43054 Business Unit: Design Team P ackaging Group Employment Type: Contract Dur... more
  • Just Posted

  • 3 Key Consulting Thousand Oaks, CA
  • Job Title: Senior Human Factors Engineer IFUs– REMOTE (JP14071) Location: Thousand Oaks, CA. (REMOTE) Employment Type: Contract Business Unit: Operations P... more
  • Just Posted

  • 3 Key Consulting Thousand Oaks, CA
  • Job Title: Engineer, Biotech Downstream Process Equipment Maintenance - (JP14514) Location: Thousand Oaks, CA. 91320 Employment Type: Contract Business Uni... more
  • Just Posted

  • 3 Key Consulting Thousand Oaks, CA
  • Job Title: Packaging Engineer – Biotech Combination Products/Device Operations (JP15206) Location: Thousand Oaks, CA. 91320 Employment Type: Contract Busin... more
  • Just Posted


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Engineer, Biopharma Process Development – Onsite/Hybrid (JP13727) jobs in the Thousand Oaks, CA area that may be a better fit.

  • 3 Key Consulting Thousand Oaks, CA
  • Job Title: Validation Engineer, Biopharma, Hybrid (once/week onsite) - (JP10478) Location: Thousand Oaks, CA (Hybrid, once a week on site) Employment Type:... more
  • 20 Days Ago

  • 3 Key Consulting Thousand Oaks, CA
  • Job Title: Engineer, Process Development hybrid (JP13072) Location: Thousand Oaks, CA. 91320 (hybrid) Business Unit: Drug Substance Technology and Engineer... more
  • 27 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!