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Bioprocess Development Engineer

PBS Biotech
Posted 3 months ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Camarillo, CA 93011, US

Salary

$83,000 - $114,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

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  • PBS Biotech is seeking a Bioprocess Development Engineer in Camarillo, CA, to support the development of scalable manufacturing processes for cell and gene therapies.
  • The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, with experience in bioprocessing or advanced therapy manufacturing.
  • This role involves hands-on work with advanced bioreactor systems, troubleshooting experimental challenges, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
  • The position offers a salary range of $83,000 to $114,000, depending on experience.
  • Candidates should possess strong problem-solving and communication skills and thrive in a fast-paced lab environment.
Bioprocess Development Engineer
📍 Camarillo, CA | Bioprocess R&D
Join Us in Shaping the Future of Cell & Gene Therapy
At PBS Biotech, we are redefining how life-saving therapies are developed and manufactured. Our proprietary single-use bioreactor technology is transforming the scalability and efficiency of cell and gene therapy production—helping bring breakthrough treatments to patients faster.
From CAR-T therapies to next-generation cell platforms, our work sits at the intersection of cutting-edge engineering and advanced biology. If you’re passionate about translating science into real-world impact, this is an opportunity to be part of something meaningful.
About the Role
We are seeking a Bioprocess Development Engineer to join our growing Bioprocess R&D team. In this role, you will work hands-on with advanced bioreactor systems and diverse cell types, supporting the development of scalable manufacturing processes for emerging therapies.
This is a highly collaborative, science-driven role where you’ll contribute both at the bench and in client-facing technical discussions—bridging innovation with application.

What You’ll Do
 Client & Technical Leadership
  • Serve as the technical area lead for assigned client programs, building trusted relationships with
  • client program teams, CMC leads, and executive stakeholders.
  • Support recurring client program reviews, and ad hoc communications with clarity,
  • professionalism, and scientific depth.
  • Proactively manage client expectations, scope changes, and program risks through structured
  • change control and issue escalation processes.
  • Translate client strategic objectives into actionable internal program plans and deliverables.
Hands-On Laboratory & Technical Execution
  • Actively work at the bench to directly support process development and analytical activities
  • alongside scientists and technicians.
  • Execute or co-execute laboratory experiments, including small-scale process runs and analytical
  • testing, in support of client program timelines.
  • Provide technical troubleshooting and root cause analysis for laboratory deviations and unexpected experimental outcomes.
  • Participate in tech transfer activities including hands-on execution of engineering runs,
  • comparability studies, and process characterization experiments.
  • Author and review laboratory notebooks, experimental protocols, batch records, and
  • development reports with first-hand knowledge of the work performed.
  • Adhere to all laboratory safety protocols, lab documentation practices, and EHS requirements
  • while working in manufacturing and lab environments.
 Champion continuous improvement initiatives within the PMO including process standardization, template development, and lessons learned capture.
  • Contribute to scientific publications including abstract, scientific papers, application notes, poster or oral presentations at conferences, and webinars to current and potential customers
  • Support internal new product development and improvement efforts by providing biological performance data using PBS products.
  • Collaborate with other departments for cross-functional projects.
  • Contribute to the development of junior program managers and coordinators through mentoring and knowledge sharing.
What Makes This Role Exciting
  • Work with cutting-edge single-use bioreactor technology
  • Contribute to therapies that are changing the future of medicine
  • Gain exposure to a wide range of cell types and advanced therapy platforms
  • Be part of a fast-growing biotech company where your work has visible impact
  • Collaborate with industry experts across R&D, engineering, and manufacturing

What We’re Looking For
  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
  • Minimum 5 years experience in biopharmaceutical or life sciences industry, with at least 3 years specifically in Advanced therapy manufacturing e.g. iPSC derived therapies, CAR-T, NK cells. Additional experience in areas such as technology transfer, process development, or manufacturing sciences within a CDMO or pharmaceutical/biotech company is a plus.
  • Knowledge of bioreactors and process control, and cell characterization methodology such as cell counting, metabolic analysis, etc
  • Excellent organizational skills to assist in developing detailed experimental plans
  •  Strong oral and written communication skills including generation and presentation  accurate and timely progress reports
  • Excellent collaboration skills to execute large-scale bioreactor runs in coordination with other operators
  • Proximity to Ventura County and flexible schedule to allow for weekend work on experiments as needed
Compensation
Salary Range: $83,000 – $114,000 (based on experience)

Why PBS Biotech?
At PBS, we combine scientific rigor with engineering innovation to solve one of the biggest challenges in biotechnology: how to scale complex therapies efficiently and reliably. Our team is driven by curiosity, collaboration, and a shared mission to advance human health.
If you’re looking to do meaningful work at the forefront of biotech innovation, we’d love to hear from you.
 



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