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Senior Process Engineer

Lifecore Biomedical
Chaska, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/15/2025 CLOSED ON 10/24/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Process Engineer position at Lifecore Biomedical?

It's not what we make it's what we make possible and the possibilities at Lifecore are endless!


Lifecore has an opening for a Senior Process Engineer who will lead the development of manufacturing processes for new products from benchtop scale to commercial scale. 


In this senior level engineering role you’ll have the opportunity to apply your skills in a highly regulated, dynamic industry by: 

  • Transfer benchtop and commercial scale manufacturing processes from customer site to Lifecore.
  • Serve as a technical resource for process development, evaluation, and validation/qualification projects related to formulation, filtration and/or aseptic manufacturing.
  • Lead manufacture of pre-GMP and GMP batches for clinical phase projects.
  • Lead the design, execution, and troubleshooting of experiments. This includes creating protocols and determining the next step in the project.
  • Perform critical analysis of data, interpret results, and draw scientific conclusions.
  • Present data at group meetings and other broader audiences within or outside the company.
  • Proactively engage quality, manufacturing, and engineering as needed to support process development activities.


This position could be a great fit for you if you have highly development lab skills and techniques and an in-depth knowledge of current medical device and/or biotechnology and processes, along with the following:

  • BS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Chemical Engineering
  • 5-8 years of biotechnology or pharmaceutical related process development experience or equivalent combination of postgraduate education and experience. 
  • Experience in experimental design and critical analysis of data (statistical software experience preferred)
  • FDA regulated industry experience


Starting Salary: $100,000 - $120,000


Lifecore offers a highly competitive total rewards package, including:

  • Opportunities to learn and grow with a well-respected company
  • Competitive compensation with annual reviews and a company-wide incentive bonus
  • Benefits that start the first of the month after you join Lifecore as a full time employee:
  • 3 medical insurance plans to fit your needs and budget including an HSA Plan with a generous company contribution.
  • Low cost dental and vision insurance
  • Short term disability, long term disability and life insurance all 100% company paid
  • 3 weeks PTO in the first year (increases to 4 weeks after just 2 years!)
  • 9 paid company holidays plus 1-2 personal holidays
  • 4 weeks of paid family leave after 1 year of employment
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 401k plan with company matching contribution


Meet Lifecore Biomedical, LLC:

Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. (Nasdaq: LFCR) is a fully integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that offers highly differentiated capabilities in the development, fill and finish of sterile injectable pharmaceutical products in syringes, vials, and cartridges, including complex formulations. As a leading manufacturer of premium, injectable-grade hyaluronic acid, Lifecore brings more than 40 years of expertise as a partner for global and emerging biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies across multiple therapeutic categories. 

Salary : $100,000 - $120,000

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