Senior Downstream Equipment Engineer
Cary, North Carolina
Job Id:
174171
Job Category:
Life Sciences
Job Location:
Cary, North Carolina
Security Clearance:
No Clearance
Business Unit:
Piper Companies
Division:
Piper Clinical Solutions
Position Owner:
Andrew Cutchin
Downstream Equipment Engineer
We are seeking a Downstream Process Engineer to support the startup and commissioning of a new commercial-scale biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility. This role will provide technical leadership for downstream purification startup efforts, supporting equipment readiness, process validation, technology transfer, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Support qualification, and startup of downstream processing equipment and systems.
- Lead troubleshooting and optimization of chromatography skids and columns.
- Partner with Manufacturing, MSAT, Validation, Quality, and Engineering teams to ensure successful process transfer and commercial readiness.
- Provide on-floor technical support/troubleshooting support during engineering, validation, and commercial manufacturing campaigns.
- Author and review SOPs, batch records, protocols, and technical reports.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or related field.
- 7+ years of downstream bioprocessing experience in a GMP manufacturing environment.
- Experience with commercial-scale chromatography, filtration, and purification processes.
- Experience supporting facility startup, commissioning, qualification, or process validation activities is highly desirable.
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
W2 Compensation:
$175,000 - $190,000 with PTO, Paid Holidays and company subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance.