BioProcess Engineer I/II/III

Novartis • Durham, NC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will be located at 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. A Bioprocess Engineer Downstream/Fill-Finish plays a critical role in the manufacturing operations at a plant or site. This position is pivotal in ensuring the smooth execution of production processes, organizing and running operations effectively, and continuously improving the manufacturing workflow.

Requirements

• For Bioprocess Engineer I - Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology or applicable field or 2 years equivalent 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
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs commercial and clinical manufacturing operations on-site, including purification (downstream), fill-finish (drug product, visual inspection, packaging), media/buffer preparation, and any additional supporting activities.
• Troubleshoot equipment, collaborate with other business units to aid in manufacturing-led deviations, standardize equipment, and clean production areas.
• Assists in identifying root causes, implementing solutions, and verifying the effectiveness of those solutions.
• Contributes to the creation and ongoing maintenance of all pertinent equipment policies and procedures.
• Acquires and applies aseptic techniques relevant to cell culture, recovery, purification, aseptic fill/finish (upstream and downstream).
• Supports product requirements to ensure that all products are manufactured according to plan.
• Learns cGMP and cGDP protocols, ensures accurate completion of cGMP documentation, maintains current training, and adheres to all quality standards.
• Maintains quality standards to meet cGMP requirements, CFRs, and internal company policies directly related to the manufacturing process.
• Collaborates with the Quality department to ensure a compliant manufacturing environment

Benefits

• 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: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees