Job Title: Process Development Engineer – Downstream Purification & Drug Substance Technology Transfer (JP15733)
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA. 91320
Employment Type: Contract
Business Unit: Drug Substance Technology & Engineering
Duration: 6+ months (with likely extensions and/or conversion to permanent)
Posting Date: 08/13/26
Pay Rate: $41 - $46/hour W2
Notes: Only qualified candidates need apply. Onsite a minimum of 3-4 days a week
3 Key Consulting is hiring a
Process Development Engineer 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 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 cell 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?Backfill
Top Must Have Skills:- Must have biotech background
- Must have downstream purification experience
- Must have excellent communication skills
Day to Day Responsibilities:Process monitoring, process modeling, data mining, data verification, deviation investigation support, manufacturing support, protocol drafting, report drafting, document review, data analysis, product impact assessments, power point presentations, validation support, on-site minimum 3-4 days, after hours on-call support including weekend.
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
Red Flags:- No downstream experience
- Previous roles lasting less than 6 months
Interview process:
Round 1: 25 minute initial phone screen with hiring manager
Round 2: Two panel interviews with team (45-minutes each, video-interviews)
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.