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Downstream Process Development, Engineer II

Takeda
September 04, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Lexington, MA
$112,860 - $112,860 USD yearly
Operations
Role: Downstream Process Development Engineer II supporting biotherapeutics purification processes. Responsibilities include executing chromatography, ultrafiltration/diafiltration, and viral clearance experiments across micro, bench, and pilot scales; maintaining lab equipment; documenting work; analyzing data; and contributing to process optimization. Collaborates with senior engineers on experiment planning and contributes to continuous improvement efforts. Requirements: Associate degree with 2+ years or Bachelor’s in chemical engineering, chemistry, biochemistry, or biotech; experience with chromatography, filtration, viral clearance, and digital tools; proficiency with lab notebooks, data analysis, and technical reporting; understanding of bioprocessing and quality standards. Preferred: familiarity with process development in biologics or related fields. High-Value: focus on biotherapeutic process development, emphasis on downstream purification, early-stage to late-stage programs, regulated GxP environment, and work in a controlled manufacturing setting. Location: Lexington, MA, with work requiring adherence to strict safety and gowning protocols. Work setup: full-time, onsite, with potential for shift work and environmental safety considerations.