MS&T Engineer I- Downstream (Customer Support Focus)

The candidate should be able to apply engineering principles in-order to problem-solve and drive projects to successful completion within defined timelines. The ability to manage multiple projects and resources is required. The candidate should have the ability to work independently with minimal direction and have excellent communication skills.

Responsibility

Approximate % of Time

• Supporting Customer Site Visits and Tours (40 %)
• Compiling process data and communicating out to the client and upper management via production updates and campaign summary reports. (10 %)
• Compiling process data and supporting continuous process verification (20 %)
• Supporting investigational and troubleshooting efforts and providing recommendations to manufacturing for implementation (5 %)
• Supporting collaboration on strategic projects or studies with external partners (i.e. process development, vendors) and presents results in technical reports (5 %)
• Assist in tech transfer program deliverables (20 %)

Minimum Requirements:

1.1 Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• BS or MS in Science or Engineering with minimum of 2 years industry experience (Monoclonal Antibody Manufacturing experience is preferred)
• Working knowledge of downstream processing techniques and equipment in biologics
• Understanding of cGMP compliance requirements
• Experience with manufacturing operations, tech transfers or scale up is a plus
• Experience working in cGMP manufacturing environment is preferred

1.2 Language Ability

• Strong proficiency in English and overall communication skills are required to effectively communicate the clients

1.3 Reasoning Ability

• Strong engineering and scientific reasoning skills are required

1.4 Math Ability

• Strong math skills are required

1.5 Physical Demands

• Position requires limited physical demands

1.6 Computer Skills

• Strong computer skills are required particularly in all MS Office programs

1.7 Equipment Use

• Some equipment operation and testing is required or at the least knowledge of equipment operations is required for effective troubleshooting of process issues.

KBI Biopharma is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. Any employee entering a KBI site located in the US must inform KBI Biopharma of their vaccination status and must submit their vaccination status. All vaccinated employees are required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination, with a COVID-19 vaccination which has been granted FDA approval or Emergency Use Authorization.

KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.

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