Bioprocess Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Bioprocess Engineer to support the development, optimization, monitoring, and documentation of biological manufacturing processes within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. This entry-level opportunity is suitable for candidates with an academic background in Biotechnology, Bioprocess Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related Life Sciences disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Bioprocess Development: Assist in developing and evaluating biological processes used in the production of therapeutic proteins, vaccines, enzymes, and other biopharmaceutical products.
• Upstream Processing: Support process activities involving cell culture, microbial fermentation, media preparation, inoculum development, and bioreactor operations.
• Downstream Processing: Assist with documentation and evaluation of purification processes, including filtration, centrifugation, chromatography, and product recovery.
• Bioreactor Monitoring: Help monitor process parameters such as temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, agitation speed, pressure, and nutrient levels.
• Process Optimization: Analyze process data to identify variations, trends, and opportunities to improve yield, productivity, consistency, and process efficiency.
• Technical Documentation: Prepare and maintain batch records, process flow diagrams, laboratory notebooks, experimental reports, and technical procedures.
• GMP Compliance: Support adherence to applicable GMP requirements, laboratory safety practices, data integrity principles, and established operating procedures.
• Process Troubleshooting: Assist in identifying process deviations and investigating unexpected results in fermentation, cell culture, and purification activities.
• Quality and Data Analysis: Collect, organize, and interpret experimental data to support process evaluation, reproducibility, and product quality.
• Equipment and Process Support: Assist with documentation related to bioreactors, pumps, filtration systems, and other bioprocess equipment.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Manufacturing, Process Development, and Validation teams to support biomanufacturing activities.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in process improvement initiatives, technical reviews, and activities supporting process consistency and operational efficiency.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biotechnology, Bioprocess Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, Biological Sciences, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of upstream and downstream bioprocessing principles.
• Familiarity with cell culture, fermentation, bioreactors, and biological product manufacturing concepts.
• Fundamental knowledge of filtration, chromatography, purification, and separation techniques.
• Understanding of process parameters, experimental design, data interpretation, and process optimization.
• Basic knowledge of GMP, SOPs, laboratory safety, and data integrity practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for data analysis and technical documentation.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate experimental records and follow established procedures.
• Willingness to learn biopharmaceutical manufacturing technologies and regulated industry practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and cross-functional teams.