Job Details

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.