Engineer, Tech Transfer/Cell Culture & Purification - (JP11993)
Company: 3 Key Consulting
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Title: Engineer, Tech Transfer/Cell Culture & Purification -
(JP11993) Location: Thousand Oaks, CA. 91320 (Hybrid) Business
Unit: Drug Substance Technology Engineering Employment Type:
Contract Duration: 1 years (with possible extensions) Rate : $37 -
$41/hour W2 Posting Date: 11/15/2023 Notes: Only qualified
candidates need apply. HYBRID 3/4 days onsite, 1-2 remote 3 Key
Consulting is recruiting an Engineer, Tech Transfer/Cell Culture &
Purification for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a
leading global biotechnology company. Job Description: Seeking a
Process Development Engineer to join the Drug Substance Technology
Engineering team at our Thousand Oaks facility. Providing process
engineering support for human therapeutic 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.
The Engineer will apply cell culture and/or purification process
engineering knowledge in support of technology transfer and
clinical/commercial drug substance manufacturing in an innovative
manufacturing suite using single-use technology. Will partner with
manufacturing, quality, analytical, and bench scientists to support
a highly dynamic manufacturing facility. Candidate will be required
to be on site 3-4 days a week and may work remotely 1-2 days a week
(activities permitting). Must have biotech background/experience,
plus must have cell culture/purification experience The ideal
candidate: Has experience in a dynamic, fast based manufacturing
environment adaptability. Can jump around and pivot in their role
with ease Can sit in an open office and collaborate with team.
Understand the language and compliance in a large scale
manufacturing plant Trouble shoot, problem solving and data
analysis. Great communicator good technical witting and
presentation experience Minimum Bachelor degree and 2 years of
experience with antibodies or biologics. Top Must Have Skill Sets:
Cell culture bioreactors - monitoring of at-scale bioreactor
process/equipment. Or Purification processes/ equipment;
chromatography, UF/DF Ultra filtration and Dia filtration.
Experience working in a GMP plant and quality systems Day to Day
Responsibilities: Provide on-the-floor technical support for
successful scale-up, transfer of process technology, and for
clinical and/or commercial manufacturing operation Provide routine
process monitoring and troubleshooting Perform data trending and
statistical process analysis Provide technical support for process
related deviations (NCs), CAPAs and change controls Identify and
support process related operational excellence opportunities
Represent process development and interface with other functions
such as Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory Under guidance of
senior staff, the Engineer performs the following: Transfer cell
culture and/or purification drug substance processes and performs
process improvements from the laboratory into the manufacturing
facility Provide technical support for successful scale-up,
transfer of process technology, and for clinical and/or commercial
manufacturing operation Offer process validation support for late
stage commercial processes Provide routine process monitoring and
troubleshooting 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 Basic Qualifications: Master
degree OR Bachelor degree and 2 years of experience OR Associate
degree and 6 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 8
years of experience Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor degree
Chemical or Biochemical Engineering and 2 years of experience GMP
Environment 1 years of Process Engineering experience preferably
related to scale-up principles and commercial cGMP manufacturing
facilities Background in biologics tech transfer into commercial
facilities Cell culture and/or Purification process knowledge:
Knowledge of purification processes/ equipment; scale up factors
from, chromatography, UF/DF, process deviations, raw materials to
growth and quality attributes Knowledge of cell culture processes/
equipment; scale up factors from, mass oxygen transfer capabilities
impact of metabolism, process deviations, raw materials to growth
and quality attributes Strong capability of analysis,
troubleshooting and problem solving Ability to develop and follow
detailed protocols Independently motivated with ability to
multi-task and work in teams Excellent written and verbal
communication skills with technical writing and presentation
experience Why is the Position Open? Planned Project Red Flags:
Wants remote work only. No on-the-floor support experience. No
scientific background. Only pharmaceutical and no biologics
experience. No cell culture or protein purification experience. no
process dev or process engineering Interview Process: Phone
interview 1:1 start screening ASAP. 1:3 panel or series of 1:1s 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
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