Bioprocess Development Engineer📍 Camarillo, CA | Bioprocess R&DAbout the RoleWe are seeking a
Bioprocess Development Engineer to join our growing Bioprocess R&D team. In this role, you will work hands-on with advanced bioreactor systems and diverse cell types, supporting the development of scalable manufacturing processes for emerging therapies.
This is a highly collaborative, science-driven role where you'll contribute both at the bench and in client-facing technical discussions-bridging innovation with application.
What You'll DoClient & Technical Leadership- Serve as the technical area lead for assigned client programs, building trusted relationships with
- client program teams, CMC leads, and executive stakeholders.
- Support recurring client program reviews, and ad hoc communications with clarity,
- professionalism, and scientific depth.
- Proactively manage client expectations, scope changes, and program risks through structured
- change control and issue escalation processes.
- Translate client strategic objectives into actionable internal program plans and deliverables.
Hands-On Laboratory & Technical Execution- Actively work at the bench to directly support process development and analytical activities
- alongside scientists and technicians.
- Execute or co-execute laboratory experiments, including small-scale process runs and analytical
- testing, in support of client program timelines.
- Provide technical troubleshooting and root cause analysis for laboratory deviations and unexpected experimental outcomes.
- Participate in tech transfer activities including hands-on execution of engineering runs,
- comparability studies, and process characterization experiments.
- Author and review laboratory notebooks, experimental protocols, batch records, and
- development reports with first-hand knowledge of the work performed.
- Adhere to all laboratory safety protocols, lab documentation practices, and EHS requirements
- while working in manufacturing and lab environments.
Champion continuous improvement initiatives within the PMO including process standardization, template development, and lessons learned capture.- Contribute to scientific publications including abstract, scientific papers, application notes, poster or oral presentations at conferences, and webinars to current and potential customers
- Support internal new product development and improvement efforts by providing biological performance data using PBS products.
- Collaborate with other departments for cross-functional projects.
- Contribute to the development of junior program managers and coordinators through mentoring and knowledge sharing.
What Makes This Role Exciting- Work with cutting-edge single-use bioreactor technology
- Contribute to therapies that are changing the future of medicine
- Gain exposure to a wide range of cell types and advanced therapy platforms
- Be part of a fast-growing biotech company where your work has visible impact
- Collaborate with industry experts across R&D, engineering, and manufacturing
What We're Looking For- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
- Minimum 5 years experience in biopharmaceutical or life sciences industry, with at least 3 years specifically in Advanced therapy manufacturing e.g. iPSC derived therapies, CAR-T, NK cells. Additional experience in areas such as technology transfer, process development, or manufacturing sciences within a CDMO or pharmaceutical/biotech company is a plus.
- Knowledge of bioreactors and process control, and cell characterization methodology such as cell counting, metabolic analysis, etc
- Excellent organizational skills to assist in developing detailed experimental plans
- Strong oral and written communication skills including generation and presentation accurate and timely progress reports
- Excellent collaboration skills to execute large-scale bioreactor runs in coordination with other operators
- Proximity to Ventura County and flexible schedule to allow for weekend work on experiments as needed
CompensationSalary Range:
$83,000 - $114,000 (based on experience)
