Engineer, Biologics Purification, Upstream/Downstream/Tech Transfer - Remote
Job Title: Engineer, Biologics Purification, Upstream/Downstream/Tech Transfer - Remote (JP15407)Location: Cambridge MA, RemoteEmployment Type: ContractBusiness Unit: Drug Substance Technology Engineering GroupDuration: 1+ years with possible extensions and/or conversion to permanentPosting Date: 5/21/2026Pay Rate: $34 - $37/hour W2Notes: Remote (Any TZ - Local to Cambridge, MA is highly preferred.3 Key Consulting is hiring an Engineer for 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 facilitiesProvide 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 runsExecute data trending and statistical process analysisSupport technical direction for process-related deviations, CAPAs, and change controlsIdentify and support process-related operational excellence opportunitiesRepresent 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:Master's degree and 2 years of Engineering or Operations experienceBachelor's degree and 4 years of Engineering or Operations experienceAssociate's degree and 7 years of Engineering or Operations experienceHigh school diploma / GED and 8 years of Engineering or Operations experiencePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's Degree in Chemical or Biochemical Engineering2+ years of Process Engineering experience preferably related to downstream/ purification of commercial cGMP manufacturing facilitiesBackground 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 attributesStrong analytical capability, troubleshooting, and problem solvingIndependently 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.Top Must Have Skills: Cell culture experience, Purification /downstream experience, process characterization experienceNice to have:Monoclonal antibodies or mAbsmanufacturing or on floor supportDay to Day Responsibilities:Assist senior staff in technical writing, process tech transfer, data monitoringRed Flags:No experience, not enough experience in biopharma or biotech, no experience in cell culture/upstream, purification/downstream or technical report writingInterview process:Teams interview. Screening 30 minute Microsoft team's interview with me. Second round- Team's interview 30 minute each approximately with 3 other team members.We invite qualified candidates to send your resume to resumes@3keyconsulting.com . If you decide that you're not interested in pursuing this particular position, please feel free to take a look at the other positions on our website www.3keyconsulting.com/careers. You are also welcome to share this opportunity with anyone you think might be interested in applying for this role.Regards,3KC Talent Acquisition Team