Specialist, Process Engineer I, CAR T

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****This is a NIGHT SHIFT position: 5:00pm to 4:30am****

The Process Engineer I/II CAR-T is responsible for supporting the production of personalized cell therapy products for both global clinical trials and commercial supply. Serves as process SME. Collaborates with SME from the Development Group, Manufacturing Group, and Quality Group while providing technical support for the resolution of process deviations, the evaluation and implementation of process changes and continuous improvement support to the production operations to ensure rapid, flawless, compliant, and cost-effective delivery of quality products .

RESPONSIBILITIES: (include, but are not limited to)

• Participate on project teams to prepare project schedules, coordinate the execution of technical projects and develop presentations to disseminate results to project stakeholders and senior management
• Run internal projects (e.g. Project initiation, planning, scope, funding requests, approvals, execution and closeout)
• Work closely with Engineering /Maintenance on the design and implementation of new technology and new systems/facilities related to production process needs
• Interface with operations and serve as process SME. Learn the procedures, analytics and document any known sensitivity.
• Support monitoring, analyzing, and optimizing the end-to-end process and anticipate and permanently resolve issues that may arise during production
• Support inspection readiness and actively support regulatory inspections and ensure safe and compliant cGMP operations
• Review and revise the content of technical documentation (e.g. investigations, changes, SOPs and batch records)
• Interact with other teams including Validation, Development, Operations, QA and Regulatory
• Support Director in accomplishing productivity and financial goals with the cross-functional team
• Participate in routine plant operating meetings

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of cGMPs and multi-national biopharmaceutical regulations. Cell therapy experience is a major plus.
• Deep knowledge of facility/clean room design, process, equipment, automation, and validation
• Experience with the start-up, validation, and licensure of new biopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities
• Hands-on experience with single-use technologies, closed systems, and cold chain/cryogenic technologies
• Experience working with external parties and/or leading cross-functional teams
• Possess strong verbal/written communication skills and ability to influence at all levels
• Ability to think strategically and to translate strategy into actions
• Ability to prioritize and provide clear direction to team members in a highly dynamic environment

QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree required (science or engineering is preferred)
• 0-3 or more years of manufacturing support or related experience in the biopharmaceutical industry
• Experience with the start-up, validation, and licensure of new biopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities

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