Who we are:
Maravai LifeSciences translates extraordinary science into everyday miracles, helping biotech, biopharma, and life sciences companies everywhere deliver novel vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics. We are global leaders in providing products and services within the fields of nucleic acid production and biologics safety testing to many of the world's leading biopharma, vaccine, diagnostics, and cell and gene therapy companies.
At Maravai, we believe that diverse perspectives are the foundation of innovation. Through an inclusive and equitable culture where every team member is inspired to bring their best selves to work, we cultivate an environment in which we can lead together, providing differentiated value to our customers, and enabling the miracles of science. For over 35 years, Maravai's portfolio companies have served as a catalyst for innovative, lifesaving technology for humanity. Pioneering nucleotide research since its inception, we are now leading the way in the rapidly expanding mRNA market.
Your next role as a Miracle Maker
Maravai LifeSciences is seeking a #MiracleMaker to join our engineering team as a Senior Process Engineer. As a Senior Process Engineer you will able operate with limited management oversight on complex projects and act as technical lead for process equipment and business sustainment. Job responsibilities will include providing technical leadership and expertise to production operations.This role will work actively in a multi-functional team environment, collaborating and liaising organizations such as Research & Development, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Legal, IT, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Validation, and Quality Assurance in support of new and current manufacturing processes.
How you will make an impact:
- Support equipment and processes across TriLink facilities
- Design and implement new process equipment as required by new processes or process scale-up
- Identify and implement efficiency and safety improvements to existing process equipment
- Develop SOPs and support recipe development
- Support process and technology transfers of NPIs from R&D to manufacturing
- Provide support for tech transfer for commercialization of pharmaceutical and biotech products
- Collaborate on a cross functional team to define technical requirements for new products and processes
- Independently design and execute experimental protocols, interpreting data from different sources/formats, using statistical analysis, and preparing scientific/operations development reports
- Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues on the production floor
- Review and develop technical information for the process such as but not limited to Hazard Information/data, P&IDs, Material of Const. Compatibility, PFDs (Process Flow Diagrams), Unit operation Sequence, Material (including consumables) & Energy Balances, and Equipment operating procedures
- Develop and support implementation of process learning and qualification
- Drive and lead projects that impact company's revenue and business strategy
- Coach and mentor Process Engineers I & II in design, process understanding, problem solving, troubleshooting, and project management
- Stay current with industry trends on modern manufacturing technologies (process automation, novel processing equipment, and disposable technologies)
- Perform other functions and duties as required
The skills and experience that you will bring:
- BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field with at least 5 years of experience in a cGMP industrial setting, or MS / PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, or related field with 2 or more years of experience in cGMP industrial setting
- Verbal and communication skills, including ability to present complex information clearly and concisely, required
- Experience in small and large molecule scale-up in pharmaceutical development
- Experience with a variety of process equipment (e.g. equipment for reactions, crystallization, Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF), chromatography) is strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and statistical knowledge (DOEs, statistical analysis, statistical software, etc.) is strongly preferred
- Experience with cGMP, ICH & PDA guidelines, process validation, project management, and control strategy development strongly preferred
- Experience with automated equipment control systems (DCS / SCADA) highly desired
- Familiarity with nucleoside/nucleotide chemistry, Oligo synthesis is desirable
- Experience working in a self-driven, performance/results oriented, fast paced environment, preferred
- Experience working collaboratively as an engineering team and with other departments
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint is preferred
- Experience with root-cause analysis tools such as DMAIC and leading process FMEA and risk management exercises is preferred and six sigma certified is a plus
- Experience with 21 CFR 820, ICH Q7, ISO 9001, and/or ISO 13485 requirements a plus
The anticipated salary range for this position is $112,000 - $120,000. In addition, highly competitive long-term incentives in the form of company equity, bonus participation and company sponsored benefits are provided as part of the total compensation package. The salary offer will depend on multiple factors which may include the successful candidate's skills, experience and other qualifications, as well as the location of the role.
The benefits of being a #MiracleMaker:
- You have the potential to change, improve, and save lives around the world.
- You have the opportunity to be a part owner in Maravai through RSU grants and optional employee stock purchase plans.
- We offer comprehensive medical plans and HSA/FSA options.
- Fertility & family planning assistance.
- A variety of additional optional benefits and insurance options, including pet insurance.
- Retirement contributions.
- Holidays & Paid Time Off.
Benefits may vary by region and employment type and do not apply to temporary employees or contractors. See a comprehensive list of benefits at ourBenefits & growth site at https://www.maravai.com/careers/benefits-and-growth/
To view more opportunities to become a #MiracleMaker, visit our career site at https://www.maravai.com/careers/
Maravai LifeSciences is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation, and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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