What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Development Laboratory Engineer position at ACL Digital?
Job Title: Process Development Laboratory Engineer/Manager - Scientific
Location: Onsite Position - Foster City, CA - 5 Days/week
Durations: 18 Months
About the Role
Contractor: Process Development Laboratory Engineer
Department: Process Technologies & Development (PT&D) Duration: 18 months
Key Responsibilities
• Execute experiments per protocols and procedures, including sample preparation, testing, and data collection.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot lab equipment (e.g., CCI/leak detection, headspace analysis, microscopy, filling, filtration, and mixing equipment).
• Support equipment installation, qualification, and routine calibration checks.
• Record data and results following good documentation practices (GDP), including notebooks, equipment logbooks, and study files.
• Support drafting and revision of SOPs, work instructions, and forms.
• Manage samples, consumables, and chemical inventory to keep the lab study-ready.
• Lead continuous improvement: 5S, lab organization, workflow improvements, templates, and checklists.
• Follow all EH&S, quality, and Gilead lab requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field.
• 4 years of hands-on laboratory experience (industry or academic).
• Strong attention to detail and documentation habits.
• Organized, reliable, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in pharmaceutical or biotech process development or drug product labs.
• Familiarity with CCI, extractables/leachables, or fill-finish operations.
• Experience with equipment qualification or new lab startup.
• Exposure to GDP or cGMP environments.