Process Development Engineer (Downstream and Drug Substance)

Akraya Inc.
  • Thousand Oaks, CA
  • $40–$43 Per Hour
  • Quick Apply
13 days ago

Job Description

Primary Skills: Cell Purification (advanced), Downstream (advanced), Drug Substance (advanced), Data Analysis (advanced), Technology Transfer (intermediate), Single-Use Technology (intermediate), Protocol Development (intermediate)
Contract Type: W2 Contract  
Duration: 6+ Months 
Location: Thousand Oaks CA (Onsite a minimum of 3-4 days a week)
Pay Range: $40.00 - $43.00 Per Hour

Job Summary:

This role supports the advancement of human therapeutic products from development through commercial manufacturing. You will leverage your process engineering expertise to translate complex biological processes into viable commercial realities. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to ensure the success of innovative manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitor and analyze manufacturing processes.
  • Support technology transfer activities.
  • Investigate and resolve process deviations.
  • Draft and review technical documentation.
  • Provide on-site manufacturing support.

Must-Have Skills:

  • Biotechnology industry background
  • Downstream purification experience
  • Excellent communication and collaboration

Domain / Industry Experience:
Experience within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, specifically with therapeutic protein manufacturing, is preferred.


ABOUT AKRAYA
Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environmentMost recently, we were recognized Stevie Employer of the Year 2025, SIA Best Staffing Firm to work for 2025, Inc 5000 Best Workspaces in US (2025 & 2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)!

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Numbers & Facts

LocationThousand Oaks, CA
Salary$40–$43 Per Hour

Skills

  • Biological Processesunmatched
  • Biotech and Pharmaceuticalunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Manufacturing Analysisunmatched
  • Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
  • Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
  • On Site Supportunmatched
  • Process Analysisunmatched
  • Process Developmentunmatched
  • Process Engineeringunmatched
  • Technical Drawingunmatched
  • Technical Recruitingunmatched
  • Technical Supportunmatched
  • Technical Writingunmatched

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