What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer I/II (Upstream Process Development) position at R&D Partners?
We are seeking a talented and experienced Engineer I/II to join the Upstream Process Development group. This is an exciting opportunity to join an outstanding team pursuing bacterial fermentation development. This is a 12-month contract based in San Carlos, California.
Responsibilities
- Lead operational activities related to bioreactor set-up, monitoring, harvest, and maintenance.
- Develop, test, and implement recipe scripting for fed-batch fermentation feeding controls.
- Provide engineering support for design, implementation, and qualification of scale-down models.
- Author SOPs (standard operating procedure), process flow diagrams and batch records.
- Analyze and present fermentation data at internal project meetings.
- Participate in upstream database management and documentation in electronic notebooks.
Qualifications
- BS in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline with 8 years, MS with 4 years, or PhD with 0-2 years of relevant Pharma/Biotech industry experience.
- Hands-on experience with fermentation and/or primary recovery unit operations.
- Hands-on experience operating and maintaining bioreactors, including Ambr® 250, at laboratory scale.
- Experience with pilot scale fermentation and recovery equipment is a plus.
- Skillful in analyzing and presenting data for process improvements, troubleshooting, and optimization.
- An exceptional team player who works seamlessly with others, speaks up, and remains focused on achieving the best results to achieve company goals.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Good understanding in fundamentals of bioreactor design, operation and controls.
- Strong knowledge of aseptic techniques.
- Mechanical and technical knowledge of primary recovery unit operations such as homogenization, centrifugation, and depth filtration, is a plus.
- Understanding of fermentation scale up and development of scale down models.
- Familiarity with DoE (Design of Experiments) principles and software.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements of biotherapeutics. Late-stage process characterization experience is a plus.
Salary
- $128,690-$143,520
Why Choose R&D Partners?
As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical insurance – PPO, HMO & HSA
- Dental & Vision insurance
- 401k plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Long-term disability
- Weekly payroll
- Expense reimbursement
- Online timecard approval
R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.
R&D Partners is an equal-opportunity employer.
Salary : $128,690 - $143,520