BioProcess Engineer I / II
Novartis
August 24, 2026
On-site
Durham, NC
Operations
Location: Durham, NC (onsite). Shift: rotating 2-2-3 night shift (5:45 pm–6:15 am).
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute hands-on drug product manufacturing across fill-finish, inspection, packaging, and media/buffer preparation.
- Operate, monitor, and adjust manufacturing equipment to ensure safe, efficient, compliant production.
- Troubleshoot equipment and process issues; escalate and collaborate to minimize production impact.
- Maintain strong aseptic techniques in controlled manufacturing environments.
- Support manufacturing-led deviations (root cause analysis and corrective actions).
- Complete batch records and manufacturing documentation accurately and in real time.
- Partner with Quality and Operations to maintain inspection-ready, compliant production areas.
Essential Requirements:
- Bioprocess Engineer I: BS in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology (or related) or equivalent relevant experience.
- Bioprocess Engineer II: BS in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology (or applicable field) plus 2 years’ experience in cGMP (or equivalent).
- Hands-on experience in regulated manufacturing / cGMP (current GMP).
- Strong understanding of aseptic manufacturing principles.
- Ability to troubleshoot and support deviation investigations.
- Ability to accurately complete manufacturing documentation per procedures and quality standards.
- Effective written and verbal communication.
- Near vision equivalent to 20/20 with no color vision impairment (corrective lenses permitted).
Compensation & Benefits (as stated):
- Salary range: Bioprocess Engineer I $22.84–$42.46/hr; Bioprocess Engineer II/III $32.12–$59.62/hr.
- Performance-based cash incentive; may be eligible for annual equity awards.
- Comprehensive benefits (health, life, disability, 401(k) match/contribution) and time off (vacation, personal days, holidays, other leaves).
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute hands-on drug product manufacturing across fill-finish, inspection, packaging, and media/buffer preparation.
- Operate, monitor, and adjust manufacturing equipment to ensure safe, efficient, compliant production.
- Troubleshoot equipment and process issues; escalate and collaborate to minimize production impact.
- Maintain strong aseptic techniques in controlled manufacturing environments.
- Support manufacturing-led deviations (root cause analysis and corrective actions).
- Complete batch records and manufacturing documentation accurately and in real time.
- Partner with Quality and Operations to maintain inspection-ready, compliant production areas.
Essential Requirements:
- Bioprocess Engineer I: BS in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology (or related) or equivalent relevant experience.
- Bioprocess Engineer II: BS in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology (or applicable field) plus 2 years’ experience in cGMP (or equivalent).
- Hands-on experience in regulated manufacturing / cGMP (current GMP).
- Strong understanding of aseptic manufacturing principles.
- Ability to troubleshoot and support deviation investigations.
- Ability to accurately complete manufacturing documentation per procedures and quality standards.
- Effective written and verbal communication.
- Near vision equivalent to 20/20 with no color vision impairment (corrective lenses permitted).
Compensation & Benefits (as stated):
- Salary range: Bioprocess Engineer I $22.84–$42.46/hr; Bioprocess Engineer II/III $32.12–$59.62/hr.
- Performance-based cash incentive; may be eligible for annual equity awards.
- Comprehensive benefits (health, life, disability, 401(k) match/contribution) and time off (vacation, personal days, holidays, other leaves).