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Engineer, Process Development hybrid (JP13072)

3 Key Consulting
Thousand Oaks, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/11/2026
Job Title:  Engineer, Process Development hybrid (JP13072)
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA. 91320 (hybrid)
Business Unit: Drug Substance Technology and Engineering
Employment Type:  Contract
Duration: 1 year(s) with likely extensions and/or conversion to permanent.
Rate: $38 - $42/hour W2
Posting Date: 8/6/2024.
Notes: Only qualified candidates need apply.  Onsite 3-4 days a week at Thousand Oaks, CA. campus.  Standard business hours with some after hour support.  On site minimum 3 days per week.  Must have biotech background/experience, plus must have cell culture and/or purification experience


3 Key Consulting is hiring!  We are recruiting a Engineer, Process Development for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global biotechnology company.

Job Description:
Our ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of relevant experience working in drug and animal cells; and strong process knowledge. Experience purifying cells (biologics purifications), drug substance GMP manufacturing.

We are seeking a Process Development Engineer to join the Drug Substance Technology Engineering team at our client’s Thousand Oaks, CA. facility. Providing process engineering support for human therapeutic products in clinical development through commercial production, our client’s mission is to translate developmental processes to commercial reality for patients through scientific expertise and engineering innovation.

The Engineer will apply cell culture and/or purification process engineering knowledge in support of technology transfer and clinical/commercial drug substance manufacturing in an innovative manufacturing suite using single-use technology. Will partner with manufacturing, quality, analytical, and bench scientists to support a highly dynamic manufacturing facility.

Top Must Have Skill Sets:
  • Drug substance biologics process development, pilot plant or manufacturing technical support
  • Purification of monoclonal antibodies
  • Experience in GMP environment (preferably in drug substance)

Day to Day Responsibilities:
The Engineer will apply cell culture and/or purification process engineering knowledge in support of technology transfer and clinical/commercial drug substance manufacturing in an innovative manufacturing suite using single-use technology. Will partner with manufacturing, quality, analytical, and bench scientists to support a highly dynamic manufacturing facility.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Master degree OR Bachelor degree and 2 years of experience OR Associate degree and 6 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 8 years of experience
  • Must have biotech background/experience, plus must have cell culture and/or purification experience

Why is the Position Open?
Backfill.

Red Flags:
  • Short duration stints in prior jobs
  • Resume does not accurately reflect true experience
  • Cultural fit - manager described the team as easy going, growth motivated, organized, and respectful.
  • Too senior or experienced for the position (not looking for more than 5 years of experience)


Interview Process:
  • Phone interview
  • Panel interview with 3-4 individuals in the team (with manager and director)

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

Salary : $38 - $42

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