Scientific Search
Process Development Engineer
Scientific Search, Santa Fe Springs, California, United States, 90670
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Process Development Engineer
Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA
Salary: $120-140k base - Flexible for strong talent.
Our innovative biotech client is seeking a Process Development Engineer to join their team. This role will assist in the design, optimization, and troubleshooting of unit operations in upstream, downstream, or integrated processes.
Responsibilities
Support and execute plant and microbial cell culture activities, including aseptic technique, media preparation, and routine culture maintenance. Operate and interpret results from analytical instrumentation such as spectrophotometers, HPLC/FPLC systems, microscopes (light/fluorescence), and environmental sensors. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (microbiologists, chemists, mechanical and automation engineers) to ensure seamless process integration. Draft and review process documentation, including SOPs, batch records, P&IDs, and technical transfer packages. Support scale-up and tech transfer from R&D to manufacturing, ensuring process robustness, safety, and regulatory compliance. Conduct experimental design and data analysis for process characterization and optimization. Contribute to capital equipment selection, facility assessments, and validation planning. Operate within cleanroom and GMP-compliant environments, maintaining high standards of sterility and documentation.
Requirements
B.S. or M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biology, or a related discipline. 7–10 years of experience in process development, scale-up, or laboratory R&D in biotech, pharmaceutical, food, or chemical industries. Demonstrated experience with a range of processes (e.g., fermentation, cell culture, filtration, chromatography, drying, microscopy, and analytical methods). Proficient in data analysis, experimental design, and technical reporting. Hands-on experience with cleanroom protocols and sterile technique.
How To Apply: We’d love to see your resume, but we don’t need it to have a conversation. Send us an email to tom@scientificsearch.com and tell me why you’re interested. Or, feel free to email your resume.
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Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA
Salary: $120-140k base - Flexible for strong talent.
Our innovative biotech client is seeking a Process Development Engineer to join their team. This role will assist in the design, optimization, and troubleshooting of unit operations in upstream, downstream, or integrated processes.
Responsibilities
Support and execute plant and microbial cell culture activities, including aseptic technique, media preparation, and routine culture maintenance. Operate and interpret results from analytical instrumentation such as spectrophotometers, HPLC/FPLC systems, microscopes (light/fluorescence), and environmental sensors. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (microbiologists, chemists, mechanical and automation engineers) to ensure seamless process integration. Draft and review process documentation, including SOPs, batch records, P&IDs, and technical transfer packages. Support scale-up and tech transfer from R&D to manufacturing, ensuring process robustness, safety, and regulatory compliance. Conduct experimental design and data analysis for process characterization and optimization. Contribute to capital equipment selection, facility assessments, and validation planning. Operate within cleanroom and GMP-compliant environments, maintaining high standards of sterility and documentation.
Requirements
B.S. or M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biology, or a related discipline. 7–10 years of experience in process development, scale-up, or laboratory R&D in biotech, pharmaceutical, food, or chemical industries. Demonstrated experience with a range of processes (e.g., fermentation, cell culture, filtration, chromatography, drying, microscopy, and analytical methods). Proficient in data analysis, experimental design, and technical reporting. Hands-on experience with cleanroom protocols and sterile technique.
How To Apply: We’d love to see your resume, but we don’t need it to have a conversation. Send us an email to tom@scientificsearch.com and tell me why you’re interested. Or, feel free to email your resume.
Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Staffing and Recruiting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Scientific Search by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Process Development Engineer” roles.
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Pomona, CA $74,800.00-$112,200.00 2 weeks ago Lead Process Development Engineer (Design & Development)
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