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Biologics Process Development Engineer – Purification & Technology Transfer - (JP15447)
Thousand Oaks, CA · Biotech/PharmaceuticalJob Title: Biologics Process Development Engineer – Purification & Technology Transfer - (JP15447)
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA. 91320
Employment Type: Contract
Business Unit: Development B23 Downstream 2
Duration: 6+ months (with likely extensions and/or conversion to permanent)
Posting Date: 06/08/2026
Pay Rate: $43 - $47/hour W2
Notes: Only qualified candidates need apply. *Candidate will be required to be onsite 4-5 days a week and may work remotely 1-2 days a week. **Candidate will be required to work Standard business hours with occasional after hour support. *** Some after hours work may be required
3 Key Consulting is hiring a Biologics Process Development Engineer – Purification & Technology Transfer for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global biopharmaceutical company.
Job Description:
Seeking a Process Development Engineer to join the Drug Substance Technology Engineering team at our client’s Thousand Oaks, CA. 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 harvest and 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.
Why is the Position Open?
Supplement additional workload on team
Top Must Have Skills:
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Staff will perform tech transfer of early clinical candidate molecules. In addition, staff will support all processes (clinical and commercial) executed in the facility, performing process monitoring and responding to issues as appropriate. Under guidance of senior staff, the Engineer performs the following:
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:
Red Flags:
Interview process:
One round of phone screening with the hiring manager followed by panel interviews with the rest of the team (2 45 minute sessions with 3+ interviewers)
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.
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA. 91320
Employment Type: Contract
Business Unit: Development B23 Downstream 2
Duration: 6+ months (with likely extensions and/or conversion to permanent)
Posting Date: 06/08/2026
Pay Rate: $43 - $47/hour W2
Notes: Only qualified candidates need apply. *Candidate will be required to be onsite 4-5 days a week and may work remotely 1-2 days a week. **Candidate will be required to work Standard business hours with occasional after hour support. *** Some after hours work may be required
3 Key Consulting is hiring a Biologics Process Development Engineer – Purification & Technology Transfer for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global biopharmaceutical company.
Job Description:
Seeking a Process Development Engineer to join the Drug Substance Technology Engineering team at our client’s Thousand Oaks, CA. 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 harvest and 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.
Why is the Position Open?
Supplement additional workload on team
Top Must Have Skills:
- 2 YOE post graduation required
- At- scale biologics purification knowledge and experience
- Strong understanding of data analysis tools
- Excellent communication and troubleshooting
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Staff will perform tech transfer of early clinical candidate molecules. In addition, staff will support all processes (clinical and commercial) executed in the facility, performing process monitoring and responding to issues as appropriate. Under guidance of senior staff, the Engineer performs the following:
- Transfer 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 operations
- 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:
- Master's Degree in Chemical or Biochemical Engineering
- 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
- Purification process knowledge
- Knowledge of purification processes/equipment; scale-up factors from chromatography, UF/DF, 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
Red Flags:
- Multiple short duration jobs on resume
- No purification knowledge or experience
Interview process:
One round of phone screening with the hiring manager followed by panel interviews with the rest of the team (2 45 minute sessions with 3+ interviewers)
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