Process Engineer III
Memphis, TN, US, 38118 Memphis, TN, US, 38118
For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.
Job Summary
The Process Engineer III will provide process support and technical expertise to clinical and commerical client manufacturing processes for advanced cell therapies. This role will usher processes and programs through their lifetimes within the Memphis Cell Therapy manufacturing facility. This role will be instrumental in gathering and performing real time in process review of process parameters (i.e. cell counts, viability, flow, etc.). There will be a large emphasis on aseptic process simulation design and reports as well as facilitating process impact assessments.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work as part of a cross-functional team to ensure maximum and high quality output of deliverables for clients
• Completes tasks to facilitate routine manufacturing operations and/or complex internal projects with minimal support from PE's and management
• Supports process validation reports/reviews
• Supports APS design and final reports
• Supports the evaluation of impact assessments for QMS documentation
• Understands how key product quality attributes can be impacted by process and equipment functionality
• Participates in assessing client manufacturing requirements against internal capabilities to identify any equipment or facility gaps
• Generates and supports PPQ protocols and execution
• Performs complex/critical investigations to support QMS documents and/or continuous improvement
• Builds and fosters client relationships. Interfaces with clients in small groups or 1:1 sessions
• Contributes data to support departmental KPIs
• Leads cross funtional continous improvement initiatives at the department level
• Supports and generates documents that will facilitate the annual process validation reviews.
• SME on process documentation and MS&T deliverables (reports, protocols, etc.)
• Generates documentation supporting APS design and final reports.
• Will provide support for process and equipment related investigations and support to the operations team to address any adverse events
• Monitor and analyze transferred process performance (Manufacturing) and troubleshoot technical difficulties as requested by management.
• Ensures tasks are performed in a manner consistent with safety standards and within cGMP guidelines
• Travel may be required for training or process transfer activities
• Some autonomy will be needed for this role
• Perform all other related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
• BS/MS in engineering or life sciences
• Minimum 5 years or equivalent applicable experience
• Candidate has knowledge on equipment and processing knowledge of cell culture and/or cGMP processing
• Must be detail oriented and have excellent organizational skills
• Must possess effective written and oral communication skills
• Must display a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality
• Must demonstrate initiative to remain apprised of relevant industry and regulatory trends
• Experience with design software (AutoCAD, BlueBeam, or SolidWorks), a plus.
• Experience with statistical software (MATLAB or JMP), a plus.
• Experience in equipment commissioning, FAT, SAT, and qualification, a plus.
The pay range for this position is $81,077 - $110K. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.
About Charles River’s CDMO Services
With over 20 years of experience and industry-leading expertise, Charles River’s cell and gene therapy Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) group supports biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies in advancing their complex programs from early development through commercialization. Our integrated, phase-appropriate CDMO capabilities—including plasmid DNA, viral vector, and cell therapy manufacturing—enable seamless development and faster timelines. With centers of excellence in the US and UK, we offer GMP-compliant and research-grade solutions, along with comprehensive analytical services and regulatory support. Whether clients need end-to-end development, standalone services, or insourced support, our CDMO team provides custom solutions to meet evolving program needs. From process development in Hanover to viral vector manufacturing in Rockville, large-scale cell therapy production in Memphis, and plasmid DNA services in Keele, we simplify the supply chain and accelerate cell and gene therapy breakthroughs.
About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.
With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.
At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years.
We’re committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life. Based on your position these may include: bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Charles River is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
For more information, please visit www.criver.com.
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