Serán is hiring for an Engineer I supporting Process Development who will support process development of pharmaceutical drug products beginning with initial prototyping experiments through early clinical manufacturing with guidance from senior team members. Over time, the candidate will gain skills to support process design and scale-up, culminating in late stage process validation. This position will require aptitude for hands-on execution, hypothesis-driven experimental design, and data analysis. The Engineer will collaborate with experts in formulation and product design and analytical sciences to form a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary project team that consistently meets milestones and objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

Follows written protocols to execute basic and advanced procedures such as analytical protocols, laboratory experiments, or manufacturing processes

Develops experimental protocols and templates with guidance

Identifies out of trend data and proposes hypothesis and next steps with guidance

Summarizes, reports, and analyzes data to draw conclusions with guidance

Contributes to laboratory, instrument, and/or equipment maintenance and coordination

Communicates technical information to internal team

Communicates technical information to external partners with guidance

Participates as technical lead in project teams with guidance

Contributes to technical reports and presentations with guidance

Responsibilities may increase in scope to align with company initiatives

Required Skills and Abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment

Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment

Scientific curiosity and willingness to learn

Experience with basic laboratory skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Communicates effectively and maintains productive relationships with coworkers, clients, and other contacts outside the company

Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work in cross-functional teams

Accepts and addresses feedback from a variety of sources and constructively manages conflict

Education and Experience

B.S. or higher in Science or Engineering discipline

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally

Motor skills required for basic laboratory operations (pouring liquids, using utensils to transfer powders, visual assessments)