BioProcess Engineer I / II

Novartis • Durham, CA

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. Job Description Location: This position will be located in Durham, NC and will be an onsite role. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you. Shift: This role will work on a rotating 2-2-3 night shift (5:45 pm – 6:15 am)

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.

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.

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