Senior Specialist, Bioprocess Engineering

Nerdgigs

De Soto, Kansas, US
Base: $117,000.00 - $184,200.00; bonus/equity: eli...
Hybrid
Vaccine manufacturing technology transfer
Process development and scale-up
Technical risk assessment
Our Animal Health Division is investing $895 million in expanding manufacturing and R&D facilities in De Soto, Kansas, the state’s largest economic development project to date

Job Summary

  • Our Animal Health Division is investing $895 million in expanding manufacturing and R&D facilities in De Soto, Kansas, the state’s largest economic development project to date.
  • The Senior Specialist will lead end-to-end vaccine technology transfers and ensure robust, compliant implementation at receiving sites while mentoring new hires and supporting cross-functional teams.
  • We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate leave, along with a hybrid work model for office-based roles.

Matching Summary

Our Animal Health Division is investing $895 million in expanding manufacturing and R&D facilities in De Soto, Kansas, the state’s largest economic development project to date.

Salary

Base: $117,000.00 - $184,200.00; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid holidays, vacation, compassionate and sick days

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Vaccine manufacturing technology transfer
  • Process development and scale-up
  • Technical risk assessment
  • Knowledge management implementation
  • Cross-functional project leadership
  • Biopharmaceutical manufacturing experience
  • Regulatory compliance in vaccine manufacturing

Nice-to-have

  • Strong technical writing skills
  • Mentoring and training new hires
  • Entrepreneurial mindset
  • Adaptability and resilience
  • Safety-first mindset
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Collaborative problem-solving

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant life science or engineering field
  • Minimum 5 years biopharmaceutical or vaccine manufacturing experience
  • Proven leadership in tech transfer or major technical projects
  • Experience with upstream, downstream, fill-finish, or lyophilization processes
  • Work authorization for US and Puerto Rico residents only
  • Valid driving license
  • Ability to work first shift Monday through Friday

Work Rights

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

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