Bioprocess Engineer Downstream (PM Shift)

Novartis • Durham, CA

2d • $32 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

This position will be located on-site in Durham, NC and will not have the ability to be located remotely. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you. Join a Drug Product–focused manufacturing team where attention to detail, aseptic discipline, and patient impact are central to the work you do. As a BioProcess Engineer, you’ll support fill‑finish operations, visual inspection, packaging, and media and buffer preparation, helping ensure drug product is manufactured safely, consistently, and in full alignment with current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements. You’ll apply hands‑on experience from regulated manufacturing environments to troubleshoot equipment, support manufacturing‑led deviations, and contribute to effective root cause analysis and continuous improvement. Partnering closely with Quality and Operations, you’ll help maintain a compliant, inspection‑ready operation while strengthening robust drug product processes that patients can trust.

Requirements

• The level of the role will be determined by the years of relevant experience.
• For Bioprocess Engineer II - Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology or applicable field and 2 years’ experience in cGMP experience in biologics, pharmaceutical and/or vaccine manufacturing operations, including experience in cell culture, recovery, purification, bulk formulation and/or fill finish environment; OR four (4) years’ experience in cGMP experience in biologics, pharmaceutical and/or vaccine manufacturing operations, including experience in cell culture, recovery, purification, bulk formulation and/or fill finish environment in lieu of degree
• For Bioprocess Engineer III - Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology or applicable field and 4 years’ experience in cGMP experience in biologics, pharmaceutical and/or vaccine manufacturing operations, including experience in cell culture, recovery, purification, bulk formulation and/or fill finish environment; OR six (6) years’ experience in cGMP experience in biologics, pharmaceutical and/or vaccine manufacturing operations, including experience in cell culture, recovery, purification, bulk formulation and/or fill finish environment in lieu of degree
• Hands‑on experience supporting drug product manufacturing, including fill‑finish operations, inspection, or packaging activities.
• Strong understanding of aseptic manufacturing principles and disciplined execution in controlled production environments.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment and process issues and support manufacturing‑led deviation investigations.
• Experience completing accurate manufacturing documentation and maintaining compliance with standard operating procedures and quality standards.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across Operations, Quality, and technical teams.
• Near vision performance should be the equivalent of 20/20 with no impairment of color vision. The use of corrective lenses to achieve the desired visual acuity is permitted.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with isolators and advanced aseptic processing concepts used in modern drug product manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Execute commercial and clinical drug product manufacturing, including fill‑finish, visual inspection, packaging, and buffer preparation.
• Operate and monitor manufacturing equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant drug product production.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues, escalating and collaborating cross‑functionally to minimize production impact.
• Support manufacturing‑led deviations, contributing to root cause analysis and effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Apply and maintain strong aseptic techniques during all drug product manufacturing activities.
• Ensure strict adherence to current Good Manufacturing Practice standards, standard operating procedures, and documentation requirements.
• Accurately complete batch records and manufacturing documentation to support inspection‑ready operations.
• Maintain clean and organized production areas in alignment with safety and quality standards.
• Partner closely with Quality to sustain a compliant manufacturing environment and support audits or inspections.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen drug product processes, reliability, and efficiency.

Benefits

• Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.
• US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits.
• In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level