Engineer, Biologics Purification, UpstreamDownstreamTech Transfer Remote (JP15407)
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Job Location:
Cambridge, MA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 34 - 37
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Posted on:
22 days ago
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Job Title:Engineer Biologics Purification Upstream/Downstream/Tech Transfer - Remote (JP15407)
Location:Cambridge MA Remote
Employment Type:Contract
Business Unit:Drug Substance Technology Engineering Group
Duration:1 years with possible extensions and/or conversion to permanent
Posting Date:5/21/2026
Pay Rate:$34 - $37/hour W2
Notes:Remote (Any TZ - Local to Cambridge MA is highly preferred.
3 Key Consulting is hiring anEngineerfor a consulting engagement with our direct client a leading global biopharmaceutical company.
Job Description:
Seeking a Process Development Engineer to join the Drug Substance Technology Engineering team at our client Cambridge site. Providing strong process engineering/ technology transfer support of human therapeutic drug substance products in clinical development through commercial production. Our mission is to translate developmental processes to commercial reality for patients through scientific expertise and engineering innovation. Knowledge of processes/equipment; scale-up factors process deviations quality attributes. GMP experience is a plus.
The Engineer will apply upstream and downstream process engineering knowledge in support of technology transfer and clinical/commercial drug substance manufacturing in both stainless and single-use formats. Will partner with manufacturing quality analytical and bench scientists to support a highly dynamic technology transfer.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under guidance of senior staff the Engineer will perform the following:
Why is the Position Open
Supplement additional workload on team.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters degree and 2 years of Engineering or Operations experience
Bachelors degree and 4 years of Engineering or Operations experience
Associates degree and 7 years of Engineering or Operations experience
High school diploma / GED and 8 years of Engineering or Operations experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Assist senior staff in technical writing process tech transfer data monitoring
Red Flags:
No experience not enough experience in biopharma or biotech no experience in cell culture/upstream purification/downstream or technical report writing
Interview process:
Teams interview. Screening 30 minute Microsoft teams interview with me. Second round- Teams interview 30 minute each approximately with 3 other team members.
We invite qualified candidates to sendyour resume to. Ifyou decide that youre not interested in pursuing this particular position please feel free to take a look at the other positions on our You are also welcome to sharethis opportunity withanyone you think might be interested in applying for this role.
Location:Cambridge MA Remote
Employment Type:Contract
Business Unit:Drug Substance Technology Engineering Group
Duration:1 years with possible extensions and/or conversion to permanent
Posting Date:5/21/2026
Pay Rate:$34 - $37/hour W2
Notes:Remote (Any TZ - Local to Cambridge MA is highly preferred.
3 Key Consulting is hiring anEngineerfor a consulting engagement with our direct client a leading global biopharmaceutical company.
Job Description:
Seeking a Process Development Engineer to join the Drug Substance Technology Engineering team at our client Cambridge site. Providing strong process engineering/ technology transfer support of human therapeutic drug substance products in clinical development through commercial production. Our mission is to translate developmental processes to commercial reality for patients through scientific expertise and engineering innovation. Knowledge of processes/equipment; scale-up factors process deviations quality attributes. GMP experience is a plus.
The Engineer will apply upstream and downstream process engineering knowledge in support of technology transfer and clinical/commercial drug substance manufacturing in both stainless and single-use formats. Will partner with manufacturing quality analytical and bench scientists to support a highly dynamic technology transfer.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under guidance of senior staff the Engineer will perform the following:
- Transfer processes for drug substance manufacturing and translate process improvements from the laboratory into manufacturing facilities
- Provide technical support for successful scale-up transfer of process technology and for clinical and/or commercial manufacturing operation. Experience is technical report writing an expectation.
- Assist in troubleshooting clinical and commercial runs
- Execute data trending and statistical process analysis
- Support technical direction for process-related deviations CAPAs and change controls
- Identify and support process-related operational excellence opportunities
- Represent process development and collaborates with other functions such as Manufacturing Quality and Regulatory.
- Experience related to Process characterization for manufacturing of biologics highly preferred. This includes technical support for authoring and review of process characterization reports.
Why is the Position Open
Supplement additional workload on team.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters degree and 2 years of Engineering or Operations experience
Bachelors degree and 4 years of Engineering or Operations experience
Associates degree and 7 years of Engineering or Operations experience
High school diploma / GED and 8 years of Engineering or Operations experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters Degree in Chemical or Biochemical Engineering
- 2 years of Process Engineering experience preferably related to downstream/ purification of commercial cGMP manufacturing facilities
- Background in biologics technology transfer into commercial facilities new product introductions (NPIs)
- Biologics purification process knowledge: Knowledge of upstream ( cell culture/bioreactor operations) or purification processes (chromatography viral filtration/inactivation ultrafiltration/diafiltration and final fill. )/ equipment; scale-up factors process deviations quality attributes
- Strong analytical capability troubleshooting and problem solving
- Independently motivated with ability to multi-task and work in teams especially if remote or hybrid.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with technical writing and presentation experience. Experience in PC documentation report reviews and technical writing preferred.
- Cell culture experience Purification /downstream experience process characterization experience
- Nice to have:
Monoclonal antibodies or mAbs
manufacturing or on floor support
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Assist senior staff in technical writing process tech transfer data monitoring
Red Flags:
No experience not enough experience in biopharma or biotech no experience in cell culture/upstream purification/downstream or technical report writing
Interview process:
Teams interview. Screening 30 minute Microsoft teams interview with me. Second round- Teams interview 30 minute each approximately with 3 other team members.
We invite qualified candidates to sendyour resume to. Ifyou decide that youre not interested in pursuing this particular position please feel free to take a look at the other positions on our You are also welcome to sharethis opportunity withanyone you think might be interested in applying for this role.
Regards
3KC Talent Acquisition Team
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