Process Engineer II, Process Development

Position Summary

The Process Engineer II provides process development and transfer expertise for IgG Immunotherapy Production. Provide updates to Process Development (PD) Management team on a regular basis to ensure compliance issues are being met. Responsible for maintaining compliance in PD laboratory and executing process development/evaluation studies as well as process validations using a scale down model. As a key member of the PD group, provide support for Manufacturing, Quality Control/Quality Assurance, and Regulatory departments.

Essential Functions (ES) and Responsibilities

• Provide support for technical issues related to the manufacturing process and product quality.
• Develop new processes as required for production of plasma derived therapies.
• Be familiar with regulatory guidelines to process development/validation as well as implementing manufacturing process changes.
• Optimize and maintain compliance in PD laboratory by ensuring all equipment calibration/IQ/OQ/PM status are current.
• Design and plan scientific experiments to achieve corporate goals for existing projects. Write protocols and reports in support of PD studies.
• Review and/or approve cGMP documentation generated by other PD group members as necessary.
• Lead execution of process development/evaluation studies as well as process validations using a qualified scale down model.
• Be responsible for transferring process changes and/or new processes from PD to Manufacturing.
• Act as a liaison between PD and Manufacturing for supporting deviations and investigations as well as when transferring new and/or optimized processes.
• Maintain and review process development Batch Records for scale down process models.
• Perform other activities as assigned by the PD Managers.
• Support Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality Management departments with the development and implementation of new process/technology.
• Assist manufacturing personnel in the execution of process development and process validation studies in cGMP production environment as necessary.

Job Responsibilities or Job Requirements

Competencies

Experience Requirements

Education Requirements:

Experience Requirements:

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a cGMP, Pharmaceutical/Biological manufacturing environment is required.
• Familiarity with many aspects of process development is expected.
• Knowledge of FDA cGMP requirements is required.

Preferred Experience

Compliance Requirements (ES)

The minimum compliance expectation for this role entails strict adherence to FDA regulations and company policies governing sales and marketing activities. This includes completion of required compliance training, accurate documentation of sales interactions, and adherence to data privacy regulations. Additionally, the role requires proactive participation in compliance reviews, prompt reporting of any potential issues, and ongoing education to stay updated on relevant FDA regulations.