Engineer, Biopharma - At-scale biologics purification (9602)
Company: 3 Key Consulting
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Title: Engineer, Biopharma - At-scale biologics purification
(9602) Location: Thousand Oaks, CA. Employment Type: Contract
Business Unit: Process Development, Manufacturing Support.
Duration: 1 years with likely extensions or conversion to FTE
Posting Date: 12/28/2021 Notes: Candidate will be required to be on
site 4-5 days a week and may work remotely 1-2 days a week. 3 Key
Consulting is hiring an Engineer for a consulting engagement with
our direct client, a leading global biopharmaceutical company. Job
Description: We are looking for 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
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.
Responsibilities under guidance of senior staff will include:
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 operation 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 Why is the Position Open?
Additional workload. Top Must-Have Skill Sets: At-scale biologics
purification knowledge and experience Strong understanding of data
analysis tools Excellent communication and troubleshooting Day to
Day Responsibilities: The person in this role will help manufacture
clinical and commercial molecules. There are many unique
opportunities to work on different programs. Basic Qualifications:
Master’s degree OR Bachelor’s degree 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. Upstream
process knowledge. Knowledge of cell culture or purification
processes/ equipment; scale up factors from, mass oxygen transfer
capabilities impact of metabolism, chromatography, UF/DF, process
deviations, raw materials to growth and quality attributes OR
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. Employee Value Proposition: The person in
this role will help manufacture clinical and commercial molecules.
There are many unique opportunities to work on different programs.
Red Flags: Multiple short duration jobs on resume No purification
experience Interview process: Phone and Video Panel Interview We
invite qualified candidates to send your resume to
resumes@3keyconsulting.com . If you decide that you’re not
interested in pursuing this position, please feel free to take a
look at the other positions on our website
www.3keyconsulting.com/careers. You are welcome to also share this
opportunity with anyone you think might be interested in applying
for this role. Regards, 3KC Talent Acquisition Team
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