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Process Development Engineer, upstream drug substance (JP13223)

3 Key Consulting
Thousand Oaks, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/26/2026
Job Title:  Process Development Engineer, Upstream Drug Substance (JP13223)
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA. 91320
Business Unit: Drug Product Development Manufacturing
Employment Type:  Contract
Duration: 1 years with possible extension or conversion to FTE
Rate: $38 - $42 / hr.
Posting Date: 9/24/2024
Notes: On site minimum 3 days per week. Specifically looking for upstream experience.

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

Job Description:
Seeking a Process Development Engineer to join the Drug Substance Technology Engineering team at our Thousand Oaks facility. Providing process engineering support for human therapeutic products in clinical development through commercial production, our 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.

* onsite a minimum of 3 days a week
**Must have biotech background/experience, plus must have cell culture and/or purification experience


Top Must Have Skill Sets:
  • Specifically looking for upstream purification experience
  • Strong communication - must be comfortable speaking to a group of 20 manufacturing associates in presentation (data reviews/etc.)
  • GMP experience highly preferred (Looking for GMP background/ someone who has dealt with FDA/ inspectors/ auditors)
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Under guidance of senior staff, the Engineer performs the following:
  • Transfer purification drug substance processes and performs process improvements from the laboratory into the manufacturing facility
  • Provide technical support for successful scale-up, transfer of process technology, and for clinical and/or commercial manufacturing operation
  • Offer process validation support for late stage commercial processes
  • Provide routine process monitoring and troubleshooting
  • Execute data trending and statistical process analysis
  • Support technical direction for process related deviations, CAPAs and change controls
  • Identify and support process related operational excellence opportunities
  • Represent process development and collaborate with other functions such as Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory

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
  • Strong communication - must be comfortable speaking to a group of 20 manufacturing associates in presentation (data reviews/etc.)
  • GMP experience highly preferred (Looking for GMP background/ someone who has dealt with FDA/ inspectors/ auditors)

Why is the Position Open?
Supplement additional workload on team.

Interview Process:
Phone/ Webex

We invite qualified candidates to send your resume to recruiting@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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