You will play an important role in risk management, design controls, validation, and continuous improvement initiatives, helping teams make informed decisions that support successful product launches and reliable manufacturing performance. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver who thrives in a collaborative environment, takes ownership of outcomes, and is passionate about driving quality throughout the product lifecycle.
This role is expected to model our Leadership Behaviors—Integrity & Compliance, Customer Focus, Collaboration, Courage, Team Empowerment, and Accountability & Results—in all aspects of work.
Apply Validation Principles and Design Control processes in accordance with applicable regulatory and industry requirements (including ISO standards, ASME BPE, CE, BPOG, REACH, and others), ensuring product and process quality throughout development and commercialization.
Support the New Product Introduction (NPI) team through the deployment of Quality Engineering tools that enable the effective development, transfer, and lifecycle management of products and processes. Partner closely with cross-functional teams to verify development deliverables and maintain Design History Files that support successful product release.
Provide guidance and support in Design Controls and Risk Management activities for new product development and design change projects. Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Product Development teams to proactively identify risks and drive quality-focused decision making.
Support the completion of Risk Management activities (FMEA), Design Verification, and Process Verification efforts to ensure products and processes consistently meet quality and performance expectations.
Assist in the development, validation, and continuous improvement of test methods that effectively evaluate product and process performance.
Review Equipment IQ/OQ/PQ documentation in support of commercial manufacturing operations.
Demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and a focus on execution.
Bring a self-directed approach, exercising sound judgment, accountability, and problem-solving skills to support quality objectives and business needs.
Participate in customer complaint investigations, partnering with stakeholders to identify root causes and implement sustainable corrective actions.
Execute change controls and facilitate Change Control Review Board activities, ensuring effective communication, alignment, and timely decision making across impacted teams.
Review and approve nonconformances, deviations, failure investigations, and corrective action plans, helping ensure robust solutions are implemented and sustained.
Utilize Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to identify opportunities, improve processes, reduce risk, and support a culture of continuous improvement.
Bachelor's degree in Biological Science, Engineering, Physical Science, or a related discipline.
Demonstrated experience in New Product Development Quality Engineering.
Experience supporting biotech hardware, consumable products, and associated manufacturing processes.
Working knowledge of cell culture, filtration, and chromatography operations within a bioprocessing environment.
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), CRE, or equivalent certification preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of Quality Engineering experience within an ISO 9001 Quality Management System or equivalent regulated environment.
Internal auditing experience.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across technical and operational functions.
Ability to influence outcomes, navigate complex challenges, and contribute to informed, risk-based decision making.
Proven ability to drive results, manage competing priorities, and support continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
Our mission is to inspire advances in bioprocessing as a trusted partner in the production of biologic drugs that improve human health worldwide. Focused on cost and process efficiencies, we deliver innovative technologies and solutions that help set new standards in bioprocessing. The estimated base salary range for this role, based in the United States of America is $85,000-$115,000. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to an individual's qualifications, location, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Additionally, employees are eligible to participate in one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits such as paid time off, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits and flexible spending accounts. All compensation and benefits information will be confirmed in writing at the time of offer.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Biological Science, Engineering, Physical Science, or related discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of Quality Engineering experience within an ISO 9001 Quality Management System or equivalent regulated environment.
- Demonstrated experience in New Product Development Quality Engineering.
- Experience supporting biotech hardware, consumable products, and associated manufacturing processes.
- Working knowledge of cell culture, filtration, and chromatography operations within a bioprocessing environment.
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), CRE, or equivalent certification.
- Internal auditing experience.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to influence outcomes and contribute to informed, risk-based decision making.
- Proven ability to drive results, manage competing priorities, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
What We Do
FRAUD ALERT: Please take note that it has come to our attention that individuals purporting to work for Repligen are reaching out to prospective job applicants using fraudulent email addresses. All legitimate communications from Repligen will be sent from an individual with an email address ending in @repligen.com. If you have any concerns that a communication may be fraudulent and you would like to confirm whether it is, you may email [email protected] and someone will respond. Repligen is a bioprocessing-focused life sciences company bringing over 40 years of expertise and innovation to our customers. We are inspiring advances in bioprocessing through the development and commercialization of high-value products and flexible solutions that address critical steps in the production of biologic drugs, principally monoclonal antibodies. Repligen headquarters is in Waltham, Massachusetts and our manufacturing facilities are located around the world. We market our products globally through a direct commercial organization in the U.S., Europe and Asia, as well as through strategic partners in select markets.
