Process Development Laboratory Engineer

Our client, a world leader in biotechnology and life sciences, is looking for a “Process Development Laboratory Engineer” based in Foster City, CA.

Job Duration: Long Term Contract (Possibility of Extension)

Pay Rate: $86/hr on W2

Company Benefits: Medical, Paid Sick leave, 401K

Seeking a hands-on laboratory professional to support a process development laboratory focused on drug product development, container closure integrity, and product compatibility studies. The role involves executing experiments, operating and troubleshooting laboratory equipment, maintaining accurate documentation, and supporting laboratory setup and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

·       Execute laboratory experiments, including sample preparation, testing, and data collection.

·       Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment, including leak detection, headspace analysis, microscopy, filling, filtration, and mixing systems.

·       Support equipment installation, qualification, and calibration checks.

·       Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks, equipment logbooks, and study documentation in accordance with good documentation practices (GDP).

·       Draft and update SOPs, work instructions, and laboratory forms.

·       Manage samples, chemicals, and laboratory consumables.

·       Drive laboratory organization and continuous improvement through 5S, workflow optimization, and standardized procedures.

·       Follow laboratory safety, environmental, health, and quality requirements.

Required Qualifications

·       Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.

·       4+ years of hands-on laboratory experience in industry or academia.

·       Strong documentation, organizational, and multitasking skills.

Preferred Qualifications

·       Pharmaceutical or biotechnology process development or drug product laboratory experience.

·       Knowledge of container closure integrity (CCI), extractables and leachables (E&L), or fill-finish operations.

·       Experience with equipment qualification or new laboratory setup.

·       Familiarity with GDP or cGMP environments.

If interested, please send us your updated resume at

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