3 Key Consulting, Inc.

Engineer, Biopharma - At-scale biologics purification (9602)

3 Key Consulting, Inc.  •  Thousand Oaks, CA (Remote)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Job Title:  Engineer, Biopharma - At-scale biologics purification (9602)
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA.
Employment Type:  Contract
Business Unit: Process Development, Manufacturing Support.
Duration: 1+ years with likely extensions or conversion to FTE
Posting Date: 12/28/2021
Notes: Candidate will be required to be on site 4-5 days a week and may work remotely 1-2 days a week.


3 Key Consulting is hiring an  Engineer for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global biopharmaceutical company.

 

We are looking for a Process Development Engineer to join the Drug Substance Technology Engineering team at our client’s Thousand Oaks facility. Providing process engineering support for human therapeutic products in clinical development through commercial production, our mission is to translate developmental processes to commercial reality for patients through scientific expertise and engineering innovation.

The Engineer will apply purification process engineering knowledge in support of technology transfer and clinical/commercial drug substance manufacturing in an innovative manufacturing suite using single-use technology. Will partner with manufacturing, quality, analytical, and bench scientists to support a highly dynamic manufacturing facility.


Responsibilities under guidance of senior staff will include:
  • Transfer purification drug substance processes and performs process improvements from the laboratory into the manufacturing facility
  • Provide technical support for successful scale-up, transfer of process technology, and for clinical and/or commercial manufacturing operation
  • Offer process validation support for late stage commercial processes
  • Provide routine process monitoring and troubleshooting
  • Execute data trending and statistical process analysis
  • Support technical direction for process related deviations, CAPAs and change controls
  • Identify and support process related operational excellence opportunities
  • Represent process development and collaborates with other functions such as Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory 

Why is the Position Open?
Additional workload.

Top Must-Have Skill Sets:
  • At-scale biologics purification knowledge and experience
  • Strong understanding of data analysis tools
  • Excellent communication and troubleshooting

Day to Day Responsibilities:
The person in this role will help manufacture clinical and commercial molecules. There are many unique opportunities to work on different programs.

Basic Qualifications: Master’s degree OR Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master’s Degree in Chemical or Biochemical Engineering.
  • 1+ years of Process Engineering experience preferably related to scale-up principles and commercial cGMP manufacturing facilities.
  • Background in biologics tech transfer into commercial facilities.
  • Upstream process knowledge.
    • Knowledge of cell culture or purification processes/ equipment; scale up factors from, mass oxygen transfer capabilities impact of metabolism, chromatography, UF/DF, process deviations, raw materials to growth and quality attributes OR
  • Strong capability of analysis, troubleshooting and problem solving.
  • Ability to develop and follow detailed protocols.
  • Independently motivated with ability to multi-task and work in teams.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with technical writing and presentation experience. 
Employee Value Proposition:
The person in this role will help manufacture clinical and commercial molecules. There are many unique opportunities to work on different programs. 
 
Red Flags:

Multiple short duration jobs on resume
No purification experience
 
Interview process:

Phone and Video Panel Interview

We invite qualified candidates to send your resume to  resumes@3keyconsulting.com  If you decide that you’re not interested in pursuing this position, please feel free to take a look at the other positions on our website www.3keyconsulting.com/careers. You are welcome to also share this opportunity with anyone you think might be interested in applying for this role.

3 Key Consulting, Inc.

About 3 Key Consulting, Inc.

3Key Consulting specializes in the rapid recruitment and placement of business and IT professional within the life sciences and healthcare industries. With 12 years of experience, 3Key has established a vast network of industry professionals and forged strong partnerships/alliances with key academic institutions across the country to continually develop our business professional and niche skill pipeline.

3KC offers a full suite of staffing solutions including PEO and compliance services. 3KC has several technology and industry domain practices including competencies in business intelligence, healthcare and life sciences.

People, process, and technology are 3 key areas of focus that we carefully examine individually and jointly, in order to deliver on our client's 3 key areas of focus - better, faster and cost effective BI and staffing solutions.

MISSION:

To create a better work experience for our customers, partners and employees through exceptional dedication and performance.

• We make hiring easier

• We build strong teams

• We bring about positive outcomes

VISION:

3 Key Consulting’s responsibility is to continually improve the manner and efficiency in which human resources and businesses are brought together to create value. Our vision is to put programs into action that improve market efficiencies while helping businesses and people be more productive.

Industry
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Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Simi Valley, CA
Year Founded
2009
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