BioProcess Engineer I / II

Novartis•Durham, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Step directly onto the manufacturing floor and make a tangible impact on medicines that reach patients worldwide. In this hands-on role, you’ll be deeply involved in day-to-day drug product manufacturing, from fill-finish operations to visual inspection and packaging, applying strong aseptic discipline and technical rigor at every step. You’ll work side by side with Operations and Quality, operating equipment, troubleshooting real-time issues, and contributing to investigations that keep production safe, compliant, and reliable. If you’re motivated by precision, ownership, and seeing the direct results of your work in a regulated manufacturing environment, this role offers the opportunity to build mastery while supporting products patients depend on.

Requirements

For Bioprocess Engineer I - Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
For Bioprocess Engineer II - Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology or applicable field and 2 years’ experience in cGMP or equivalent relevant experience.
Hands-on experience working in a regulated manufacturing or current Good Manufacturing Practice environment.
Strong understanding of aseptic manufacturing principles and disciplined execution in controlled environments.
Ability to troubleshoot equipment and process issues and support deviation investigations.
Proven ability to accurately complete manufacturing documentation following procedures and quality standards.
Effective written and verbal communication skills to collaborate across Operations, Quality, and technical teams.
Near vision equivalent to 20/20 with no color vision impairment; corrective lenses permitted if needed.

Nice To Haves

General Hse Knowledge
gmp knowledge

Responsibilities

Execute hands-on drug product manufacturing across fill-finish, inspection, packaging, and media and buffer preparation.
Operate, monitor, and adjust manufacturing equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant production.
Troubleshoot equipment and process issues, escalating and collaborating to minimize production impact.
Apply and maintain strong aseptic techniques in controlled manufacturing environments.
Support manufacturing-led deviations, contributing to root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Complete batch records and manufacturing documentation accurately and in real time.
Partner with Quality and Operations to maintain inspection-ready, compliant production areas.