Senior Engineer/Scientist

Roche • Oceanside, CA

1d • $78,900 - $146,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Join our Oceanside MSAT (Manufacturing Science and Technology) Process Sciences team, where you will drive small and pilot-scale operations, process validation, and technology transfers in a multi-product biopharmaceutical facility. As a Senior Engineer/Scientist, you will serve as a technical leader bridging late-stage process development with commercial scale, advancing vital biopharmaceutical manufacturing. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead cross-functional projects, implement cutting-edge technologies, and directly impact our site's operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering or Life Sciences with 4–6 years of relevant experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Proficiency in biopharmaceutical manufacturing theories, core regulatory requirements, and practical application in process engineering.
• Strong operational and technical troubleshooting skills, capable of managing projects independently from idea inception to execution.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a proven track record of collaborating effectively across multi-disciplinary teams and external partners.
• Takes ownership of deliverable timelines, adapts work approaches to meet run schedule demands, and shows high attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Solid understanding of CHO cell culture processes and hands-on experience operating analytical instruments.
• Working knowledge of process control, manufacturing execution systems (MES), and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Experience commissioning equipment, performing Factory/Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT), and working in cleanroom environments requiring specialized gowning.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical transfers of phase III molecules from late-stage development to commercial launch scale, including facility fit and scale-down model verification.
• Execute and lead small/pilot-scale process validation studies, routine testing, and investigations to support make-assess-release and network initiatives.
• Direct process scale-up activities, feedstock generation for downstream studies, and harvest parameter range evaluations.
• Perform, coordinate, and oversee upstream, downstream, and analytical small/pilot-scale operations, including bioreactor setup, inoculation, harvest, and cleaning.
• Drive troubleshooting for complex equipment and processes while spearheading continuous process improvement and new technology implementation.
• Act as the key technical liaison between Operations and Process Sciences customers, ensuring seamless communication across site networks.
• Record, analyze, and present complex experimental data clearly and confidently to multidisciplinary technical teams and key stakeholders.
• Train and mentor technicians and support personnel while leading independent, cross-functional projects from inception to implementation.

Benefits

• Relocation benefits are available for this posting.
• Discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
• Benefits detailed at the link provided below.

What This Job Offers

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