Senior Engineer, Process Development

Serán is seeking a Senior Engineer to join their Process Development team who will support process development of pharmaceutical drug products from early clinical manufactures through late-stage process validation. This position will require aptitude for hands-on execution, hypothesis-driven experimental design, and data analysis. A clear communication style and emerging aptitude for strategic thinking will allow the Senior Engineer to navigate important decisions with project sponsors. The Senior Engineer will collaborate with experts in formulation and product design and analytical sciences to form a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary project team that consistently meets milestones and objectives.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesMay oversee part of the daily workflow of the departmentMay provide constructive and timely performance evaluationsMay coordinate the work of other team membersMay provide technical guidance and directionMay provide mentorshipDuties/ResponsibilitiesIndependently develops experimental protocols and templates based on project needIndependently summarizes, reports, and analyzes data to draw conclusions and proposes next stepsIdentifies out of trend data, forms hypothesis and investigatesEvaluates data and draws conclusions across data sets/projectsContributes to laboratory, instrument, and/or equipment maintenance and coordinationCommunicates technical information to internal teamIndependently communicates technical information to external partnersIndependently leads projectsAuthors technical reports and presentations with minimal guidanceDevelops and manages workplansResponsibilities may increase in scope to align with company initiativesRequires Skills/AbilitiesExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailExcellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlinesDemonstrated ability to collaborate and work in cross-functional teamsAbility to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environmentScientific curiosity and willingness to learnDemonstrated experience in pharmaceutical product and / or process developmentCommunicates effectively and maintains productive relationships with coworkers, clients, and other contacts outside the companyDemonstrated ability to collaborate and work in cross-functional teamsDemonstrated experience with advanced laboratory and data analysis skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriateAccepts feedback from a variety of sources and constructively manages conflictEducation And ExperienceB.S. in Science or Engineering discipline with 5+ years of experience, M.S. in Science or Engineering discipline with 3+ years of experience, orPhD in Science or Engineering discipline, with preference given to candidates with relevant industrial experiencePhysical RequirementsProlonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computerMust be able to lift up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionallyAdheres to consistent and predictable in-person attendanceMotor skills required for basic laboratory operations (pouring liquids, using utensils to transfer powders, visual assessments)Visit https://www.seranbio.com/careers to learn more about company culture and the community of Bend, Oregon.Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.Benefits Summary:Serán employees accrue over four weeks of paid time off annually. Employer contributions to a retirement account begin after 90 days and do not require an employee match or vesting period. Various health plans allow employees to find the best coverage for their individual or family needs with minimal employee contributions. Serán covers each employee with basic life and long-term disability, giving access to increase or add coverage. An Employee Assistance Program provides support for all things related to our employees’ wellbeing, along with access to pet insurance.The Corporate Headquarters of Serán BioScience are located at 63047 Layton Ave, Bend, OR 97701We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.