Engineering Associate

Piper Companies is seeking an Engineering Associate to support GMP manufacturing operations for a leading biotechnology company developing next-generation allogeneic cell therapies for oncology.

This is an onsite position in Branchburg, NJ and a long term contract assignment with potential for conversion.

Responsibilities:

• Manufacturing support: Assist the technical and manufacturing teams with maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving equipment and systems used in the production facility.
• Process improvement: Help identify and implement process optimization initiatives to enhance efficiency and maintain compliance with quality standards.
• Validation and testing: Support the execution of validation protocols and testing related to engineering projects, ensuring all solutions meet quality standards.
• Documentation and reporting: Maintain accurate and detailed records of engineering projects, including reports, specifications, and test plans.
• Quality control collaboration: Work with quality assurance teams to ensure seamless integration of engineering solutions and to help investigate and resolve technical issues.
• Cross-functional teamwork: Collaborate with other departments, such as Research & Development and Quality Engineering, to support project goals.
• Regulatory compliance: Ensure engineering activities comply with Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) regulations.
• Training support: Assist in developing and delivering training materials for others on new or updated processes and equipment. 

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (e.g., Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering) or a related technical field is typically required for an associate-level position.
• 2-4 years experience in a regulated manufacturing or development environment, preferably within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sector, is highly desirable.
• Fresh grads with COOP or internship are welcome!
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a detail-oriented mindset.

Compensation:

• Pay Rate: $25–$35/hour, depending on experience
• Benefits Available: Medical, Dental, Vision, Sick Leave as required by law, and PTO

This job opens for applications on 10/28/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.  

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