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Senior Engineer Ii, Downstream Development, Viral Vector Product Development

2+ years
$110,000 to $166,00
10 April 24, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc./B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life science Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title: Senior Engineer II, Downstream Development, Viral Vector Product Development
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Job ID: R-224383
Date posted: 11/04/2025


About the Company:

AstraZeneca is a global biopharmaceutical company driven by the desire to make a real difference in patients’ lives. We focus on areas of high unmet medical need and harness the latest advancements in science and technology to deliver life-changing medicines.


Job Responsibilities:

  • Process Development and Optimization:

    • Lead bench-scale early and late-phase process development activities for Adeno-Associated Virus (AAV) purification processes (chromatography, filtration, UF/DF)

    • Design and execute experiments (OFAT and DoE-directed) to identify critical process parameters and recommend acceptable ranges for large-scale manufacturing

    • Enhance lab-based purification development strategies and implement next-generation tools to improve throughput and efficiency

  • Mentorship and Team Development:

    • Provide mentorship to junior lab members, improving team skills in experimental design and lab techniques

    • Serve as a purification Subject Matter Expert (SME) and contribute to knowledge expansion in the team

  • Scale-up and Tech Transfer:

    • Lead the scale-up and GLP manufacturing planning for processes up to 200L scale

    • Support tech-transfer activities, including providing on-site assistance (person-in-plant support) when necessary

  • Documentation and Regulatory Support:

    • Author development reports, tech-transfer documents, and other relevant process/regulatory documents for pipeline programs

    • Contribute to regulatory submissions (IND, IMPD, BLA) by drafting CMC sections

  • Innovation and Technology Evaluation:

    • Engage in platform development for the evaluation and implementation of novel technologies to enhance purification efficiency and product quality


Required Qualifications:

  • Education:

    • BS, MS, or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or related discipline

  • Experience:

    • 10+ years (BS), 8+ years (MS), or 2+ years (PhD) of relevant experience in the biotech industry

    • Extensive experience in biologics purification (Clarification, chromatography, UF/DF, NFF)

    • Proven expertise in high-throughput purification screening techniques and novel technology evaluation

  • Skills:

    • Experience with scale-up, tech-transfer, and implementation of purification processes at internal and external manufacturing sites

    • Proficiency in statistical analysis and design of experiments (DoE) using software such as JMP

    • Expertise in authoring technical documents (process development, tech transfer, batch records, IND supporting documents)


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience:

    • Experience in developing AAV-specific purification processes

    • Familiarity with molecular or physical biology analytical techniques (qPCR, ELISA, HPLC)

  • Other:

    • Strong team collaboration and leadership skills

    • Ability to recognize and address critical issues during the scale-up process

    • Ability to work in a controlled lab environment with biological, infectious, and hazardous materials


Compensation and Benefits:

  • Salary:

    • Base salary ranges from $110,000 to $166,000, depending on experience and location

  • Benefits:

    • Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage

    • Paid vacation and holidays

    • Retirement plan (401(k)) and equity-based long-term incentives

    • Short-term incentive bonus opportunity