AstraZeneca
Senior Process Engineer, Manufacturing Sciences & Technology, Cell Therapy
US - Rockville - MD · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- PhD: 1+ years of industry experience; M.S.: 5+ years of hands-on industry experience; B.S.: 8+ years of hands-on industry experience.
- Education
- PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or related field; OR M.S.; OR B.S.
About the job
Provides site-based technical support and process engineering for compliant, robust cell therapy manufacturing, including technology transfers, process validation, investigations, and lifecycle improvements.
What you'll do
- Support cell therapy manufacturing campaigns, analyze process data, and monitor performance.
- Lead or co-lead deviation investigations and implement CAPAs and improvements through change controls.
- Contribute to technology transfers, validation/PPQ, GMP documentation, operator training, and regulatory deliverables.
What they ask for
- Hands-on expertise in cell therapy unit operations and processing equipment.
- GMP experience, including batch record execution or review, deviations, and investigations.
- Proficiency in statistical analysis, including univariate and multi-variate analysis and control charts.
- PhD in a related field with 1+ years of industry experience; OR M.S. with 5+ years of hands-on industry experience; OR B.S. with 8+ years of hands-on industry experience.
Nice to have
- Late-stage clinical manufacturing support for cell therapy products.
- Process validation and commercial readiness experience for cell therapy products.
Pay
$94, 256.80 - $141, 385.20 USD base salary
Tools
control charts, electronic batch record, SOPs, PPQ, cGMP, ATMP, ALCOA+
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