Process Development Engineer II, Upstream
Takeda
June 26, 2026
On-site
Lexington, MA
$71,800 - $112,860 USD yearly
Operations
How you will contribute
- Execute and monitor experiments using cell culture and upstream unit operations (bench-top bioreactors, Ambr, shake flasks, WAVE bioreactors, high-throughput purification systems)
- Operate and monitor bioprocess equipment using DeltaV or similar process control systems
- Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure day-to-day operational readiness
- Partner with senior engineers to plan and execute larger studies and experiments
- Document experimental work in electronic laboratory notebooks with clear, accurate, timely records
- Perform basic data analysis to evaluate trends and support study conclusions
- Prepare technical summaries and study updates to communicate findings
- Adhere to laboratory procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements
- Support continuous improvement efforts related to workflows, data capture, and execution
- Contribute to project tasks and small initiatives under guidance
What you bring
- Associate’s degree with 2+ years relevant experience, or Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, biological engineering, biotechnology, biology, or a related field with relevant laboratory or process development experience
- Experience in cell culture, upstream process development, or biotherapeutics development
- Hands-on experience with bioreactors, shake flasks, or related upstream platforms
- Familiarity with DeltaV or similar process control systems
- Experience using electronic laboratory notebooks
- Ability to perform basic data analysis and clearly communicate findings
- Strong technical writing skills
- Understanding of laboratory practices, development processes, and quality requirements
- Strong attention to detail; ability to follow procedures and maintain accurate records
- Ability to work effectively under guidance in a collaborative team environment
- Execute and monitor experiments using cell culture and upstream unit operations (bench-top bioreactors, Ambr, shake flasks, WAVE bioreactors, high-throughput purification systems)
- Operate and monitor bioprocess equipment using DeltaV or similar process control systems
- Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure day-to-day operational readiness
- Partner with senior engineers to plan and execute larger studies and experiments
- Document experimental work in electronic laboratory notebooks with clear, accurate, timely records
- Perform basic data analysis to evaluate trends and support study conclusions
- Prepare technical summaries and study updates to communicate findings
- Adhere to laboratory procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements
- Support continuous improvement efforts related to workflows, data capture, and execution
- Contribute to project tasks and small initiatives under guidance
What you bring
- Associate’s degree with 2+ years relevant experience, or Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, biological engineering, biotechnology, biology, or a related field with relevant laboratory or process development experience
- Experience in cell culture, upstream process development, or biotherapeutics development
- Hands-on experience with bioreactors, shake flasks, or related upstream platforms
- Familiarity with DeltaV or similar process control systems
- Experience using electronic laboratory notebooks
- Ability to perform basic data analysis and clearly communicate findings
- Strong technical writing skills
- Understanding of laboratory practices, development processes, and quality requirements
- Strong attention to detail; ability to follow procedures and maintain accurate records
- Ability to work effectively under guidance in a collaborative team environment