Associate Engineer, Drug Product Development

Piper Companies is seeking an Associate Engineer to support Drug Product Development 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. Weekend flexibility also highly preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement manufacturing processes capable of supplying clinical trials with material complying to product quality targets, current cGMP, and regulatory requirements
• Support the delivery of engineered immune cells to internal and external groups
• Identify novel solutions to address key technical challenges required for manufacturing platform success, such as cryo-preservation and cell culture media optimization
• Contribute to experimental strategy toward at-scale cell differentiation, expansion, formulation, and in-process testing
• Collaborate with internal partners (Process Development, Analytical Development) to integrate stem cell process technology
• Maintain laboratory procedures, systems and electronic notebooks, to ensure documentation of experimental activities

Qualifications:

• BS/MS degree in cell biology, biochemistry, biochemical engineering, or related field, ideally with 2-6 years of relevant industry experience
• Functional experience in mammalian cell culture process development, including molecular biology, aseptic techniques, and cryo-preservation
•  Experience with mammalian cell culture and media optimization
• Experience with Rotea, LOVO, Xuri, and other cell culture unit operations is preferred
• Understanding of cell biology/physiology and/or engineering fundamentals. Experience with induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) is desirable
• Understanding of bioprocess characterization and validation concepts, cGMP, and GLP

Compensation:

• Pay Rate: $75,000-$80,000 on a W2 contract rate; depending on experience
• Benefits Available: Medical, Dental, Vision, Sick Leave as required by law, and PTO

This job opens for applications on 12/15/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.  

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