Associate Engineer, Drug Product Manufacturing - (JP10723)
Company: 3 Key Consulting
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Title: Associate Engineer, Drug Product Manufacturing -
(JP10723) Location: Thousand Oaks, CA. 91320 Employment Type:
Contract Business Unit: DP Process and Equipment Capabilities
Duration: 3 years (with possibility of conversion to permanent)
Posting Date: 08/24/22 Notes: Only qualified candidates need apply.
3 Key Consulting is hiring an Associate Engineer for a consulting
engagement with our direct client, a leading global
biopharmaceutical company. Job Description: As a member of the
process development team, this role will be focused on
characterizing new fill finish technologies and advancing the state
of the drug product manufacturing process at our client. The
candidate will be primarily responsible for executing filler
characterizations studies using complex fillers organizing data and
analyzing results with minimal supervision. The candidate will
establish the experimental design, develop, and implement
protocols, obtain reproducible and reliable results, analyze data
and communicate results to cross functional groups. Engineer
responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Independently design and execute experiments in order to
characterize and enable implementation of new capabilities such as
filling, lyophilization and analytical technologies Serve as single
point of contact and subject matter expert (SME) on complex
capabilities. Own business process and responsible for maintaining
line time request forms and metrics Apply fundamental scientific
(biochemistry, biophysics, statistics, etc.) and engineering
principles to resolve issues and evaluate effects of process
improvements, equipment, scale, and raw materials Conduct analysis
of data generated from any of the above listed activities,
including statistical analysis using SAS, JMP etc., and effectively
communicate results Troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment, work
with system owners, Asset Management, Facilities and vendors to
repair Author/review technical documents, such as technical
protocols, technical assessments, technical reports and draft
standard operating procedures Perform tasks related to safety and
compliance initiatives in the lab. Manage procurement and inventory
levels of commonly used lab supplies and chemicals Manage dynamic
project schedules and timelines Why is the Position Open? Team need
for increased workload Top Must Have Skills: Self-motivated
Familiarity with large molecule processing operations /
biotechnology production Technically capable and willing to learn.
Familiarity with Teams/ Sharepoint administration is a big plus.
Day to Day Responsibilities: Support operation of commercial grade
fillers and equipment Scheduling, data analysis, coordination of
operating activities to enable development filling experiments.
Writing, reviewing, and developing procedures, formal data summary
reports, and SOPs for routine operation. Preferred Qualifications:
B.S. with 2?3 years of industry experience, M.S. with 1?2 years’
experience, with degree in Engineering Previous experience in drug
product/ drug substance manufacturing or process development labs
Knowledge of and hands-on experience with various drug product
technologies, particularly filling technology Displayed critical
thinking, problem solving and independent research skills Ability
to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously,
keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company
policies Good computer and organizational skills with strong
attention to detail Excellent communication (oral and written)
Excellent project management skills including the ability to manage
project resource requirements material, manpower, time, etc.), and
ability to elevate relevant issues to project lead and
line-management Self-motivation, adaptability and a positive
attitude Ability to work independently and as part of a team with
internal and external partners Experience working in GMP
environments or process development Light to moderate lifting and
carrying of 15-44lbs, reach above and below shoulder height. Need
color perception/discrimination, far vision correctable with eye
glasses Employee Value Proposition: Career, growth, opportunity.
Red Flags: Excessive short-term positions in multiple companies in
a short time window Candidate searching to apply for higher
education in the next 1-2 years Candidate should have consistent
industry experience (preferred) Interview process: Virtual Phone
Interview (30min - 1 hr) Either Virtual Group Phone Interview (2 hr
- 3 hr) OR In-person interview (2 hr - 3 hr), depending on COVID
protocols, etc. We invite qualified candidates to send your resume
to resumes@3keyconsulting.com . If you decide that you’re not
interested in pursuing this particular position, please feel free
to take a look at the other positions on our website
www.3keyconsulting.com/careers. You are also welcome to share this
opportunity with anyone you think might be interested in applying
for this role. Regards, 3KC Talent Acquisition Team
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