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Position Summary:
Ultragenyx is seeking a Process Engineer II/III to support its gene therapy manufacturing facility in Bedford MA. The Process Engineer II/III candidate will partner closely with the Engineering & Facilities leadership team and will be responsible for process engineering support of GMP manufacturing systems at the Gene Therapy Manufacturing facility and QC lab in Massachusetts.
The candidate will be a primary process engineering contact for operational support related to drug substance upstream drug substance downstream and drug product manufacturing systems including base utilities (i.e. WFI HVAC process gases) and autoclaves/glasswashers. The candidate will also be the liaison between clients in Manufacturing and vendor resources in the design specification and commissioning of new process equipment for the cGMP manufacturing facility.
The candidate will collaborate with key cross-functional stakeholders to plan and manage operational aspects and will be responsible to ensure compliance with Ultragenyx SOPs safe work practices training program and cGMP regulations. All system improvements will be made in close collaboration with Manufacturing Facilities Manufacturing Sciences Validation Quality Assurance and possibly Regulatory. The candidate will serve as a consultant to senior team members and management on major engineering challenges and objectives and be expected to develop and implement innovative and robust solutions.
The candidate will also have involvement in the development of Engineering programs standards and processes for the site. Experience with support of a single use facility is strongly desired.
The candidate will report to the Associate Director of Engineering for Ultragenyx.
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Work Model:
Core Lab & Ops: This role typically requires that the majority of the work be conducted on-site and thus will be subject to certain on-site safety protocols during the pandemic.
Responsibilities:
- Technical ownership of upstream/downstream process equipment and provide on-call operational support in the event of any equipment issues
- Ensure proper protocols are followed to maintain compliance with equipment facility automation and asset management infrastructure. Review of facility and equipment technical documentation in support of regulatory submissions
- Assumes technical ownership of multiple projects/changes at a time that are complex
- Develop project plan without supervision
- Training and mentoring of more junior team members
- Growth includes determining novel and innovative solutions to complex problems
- Technical ownership of process support & utility equipment and provides on-call operational support in the event of any equipment issues
- Supports investigations of any equipment system deviations or failures and drives the development and implementation of CAPAs
- Supports change management for manufacturing systems and works with senior team members to prioritize work
Requirements:
- Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree. Chemical Engineering Biochemical Engineering or related engineering field preferred
- Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in the biotech engineering/manufacturing environment
- Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in a technical function including Process Engineering Utilities/Plant Engineering Automation/I&C Engineering Validation or related functions
- Experience in new product introduction and technology transfer preferred
- Experience with single use systems materials and programs is strongly desired
- Extensive knowledge of industry standards for cGMP engineering design commissioning validation and operation of bioprocessing equipment
- Proven track record with troubleshooting problem solving and investigational skills
- Experience with quality systems including change controls CAPAs deviations etc.
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills and ability to present to clients and senior management effectively
- Travel: < 10%
Physical Demand Requirements
- Stand for extended periods of time with periodic stooping / bending / kneeling
- Ability to climb ladders and stairs of various heights
- Able to lift push pull up to 50lbs
- Work in a controlled environment requiring GxP gowning and wear protective clothing over the head face hands feet and body. This requires the ability to change clothes into appropriate gowning and personal protective equipment
- Certain tasks may require use of a respirator; medical clearance will be required in advance
- Must remove all make-up jewelry and contract lenses while in the manufacturing environment
- Working in temperature controlled environments (cold rooms)
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The typical annual salary range for this full-time position is listed below. This range reflects the characteristics of the job such as required skills and qualifications and is based on the office location noted in this job posting. The range may also be adjusted based on applicants geographic location.
This position is eligible for annual bonus and equity incentives. Actual individual pay is determined by demonstrated experience and internal equity alignment.
Pay Range
$85800 - $105900 USD
Full Time employees across the globe enjoy a range of benefits including but not limited to:
Generous vacation time and public holidays observed by the company
Volunteer days
Long term incentive and Employee stock purchase plans or equivalent offerings
Employee wellbeing benefits
Fitness reimbursement
Tuition sponsoring
Professional development plans
* Benefits vary by region and country
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