Bioprocess Development Engineer

Bioprocess Development Engineer

📍 Camarillo, CA | Bioprocess R&D

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Cell & Gene Therapy

At PBS Biotech, we are redefining how life-saving therapies are developed and manufactured. Our proprietary single-use bioreactor technology is transforming the scalability and efficiency of cell and gene therapy production—helping bring breakthrough treatments to patients faster.

From CAR-T therapies to next-generation cell platforms, our work sits at the intersection of cutting-edge engineering and advanced biology. If you’re passionate about translating science into real-world impact, this is an opportunity to be part of something meaningful.

About the Role

We are seeking a Bioprocess Development Engineer to join our growing Bioprocess R&D team. In this role, you will work hands-on with advanced bioreactor systems and diverse cell types, supporting the development of scalable manufacturing processes for emerging therapies.

This is a highly collaborative, science-driven role where you’ll contribute both at the bench and in client-facing technical discussions—bridging innovation with application.

What You’ll Do

 Client & Technical Leadership

• Serve as the technical area lead for assigned client programs, building trusted relationships with
• client program teams, CMC leads, and executive stakeholders.
• Support recurring client program reviews, and ad hoc communications with clarity,
• professionalism, and scientific depth.
• Proactively manage client expectations, scope changes, and program risks through structured
• change control and issue escalation processes.
• Translate client strategic objectives into actionable internal program plans and deliverables.

Hands-On Laboratory & Technical Execution

• Actively work at the bench to directly support process development and analytical activities
• alongside scientists and technicians.
• Execute or co-execute laboratory experiments, including small-scale process runs and analytical
• testing, in support of client program timelines.
• Provide technical troubleshooting and root cause analysis for laboratory deviations and unexpected experimental outcomes.
• Participate in tech transfer activities including hands-on execution of engineering runs,
• comparability studies, and process characterization experiments.
• Author and review laboratory notebooks, experimental protocols, batch records, and
• development reports with first-hand knowledge of the work performed.
• Adhere to all laboratory safety protocols, lab documentation practices, and EHS requirements
• while working in manufacturing and lab environments.

 Champion continuous improvement initiatives within the PMO including process standardization, template development, and lessons learned capture.

• Contribute to scientific publications including abstract, scientific papers, application notes, poster or oral presentations at conferences, and webinars to current and potential customers
• Support internal new product development and improvement efforts by providing biological performance data using PBS products.
• Collaborate with other departments for cross-functional projects.
• Contribute to the development of junior program managers and coordinators through mentoring and knowledge sharing.
• Excellent collaboration skills to execute large-scale bioreactor runs in coordination with other operators
• Proximity to Ventura County and flexible schedule to allow for weekend work on experiments as needed

What Makes This Role Exciting

• Work with cutting-edge single-use bioreactor technology 
• Contribute to therapies that are changing the future of medicine 
• Gain exposure to a wide range of cell types and advanced therapy platforms 
• Be part of a fast-growing biotech company where your work has visible impact 
• Collaborate with industry experts across R&D, engineering, and manufacturing 

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred) 
• Minimum 5 years experience in biopharmaceutical or life sciences industry, with at least 3 years specifically in Advanced therapy manufacturing e.g. iPSC derived therapies, CAR-T, NK cells. Additional experience in areas such as technology transfer, process development, or manufacturing sciences within a CDMO or pharmaceutical/biotech company is a plus.
• Knowledge of bioreactors and process control, and cell characterization methodology such as cell counting, metabolic analysis, etc
• Excellent organizational skills to assist in developing detailed experimental plans
•  Strong oral and written communication skills including generation and presentation  accurate and timely progress reports

Compensation

Salary Range: $83,000 – $114,000 (based on experience) 

Why PBS Biotech?

At PBS, we combine scientific rigor with engineering innovation to solve one of the biggest challenges in biotechnology: how to scale complex therapies efficiently and reliably. Our team is driven by curiosity, collaboration, and a shared mission to advance human health.

If you’re looking to do meaningful work at the forefront of biotech innovation, we’d love to hear from you.