Hybrid Senior Process Engineer, MSAT - Downstream

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About the role

  • Senior Process Engineer supporting drug substance purification and bulk manufacturing activities at Aura Biosciences. Focus on technology transfer and process performance in a clinical-stage biotech setting.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support tech transfer of downstream purification processes to and within external partners, as part of a broader effort to ensure robust and scalable supply.
  • Execute and oversee downstream engineering runs and PPQ campaigns.
  • Serve as Person-in-Plant (PIP) during GMP manufacturing operations.
  • Provide technical leadership during investigations, deviations, and process excursions.
  • Drive alignment between Process Development and Manufacturing to ensure successful scale-up and execution.
  • Review batch records, SOPs, and technical reports to ensure manufacturing readiness.
  • Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and control plans for purification processes.
  • Analyze process performance metrics including yield, impurity clearance, and product quality attributes.
  • Collaborate with AD and QC teams on method validation and characterization strategies.
  • Support preparation and review of CMC regulatory documentation related to downstream manufacturing.
  • Contribute to process robustness and lifecycle management strategies for commercial readiness.

Requirements

  • B.S. or M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, Biotechnology, or related field
  • 4+ years (Process Engineer) or 6–8+ years (Senior Process Engineer) in biologics downstream manufacturing
  • Direct experience with chromatography systems, filtration platforms, TFF, UF/DF, clarification, or purification of complex biologics
  • Experience with antibody-drug conjugates (ADC) and drug conjugation is a plus
  • Demonstrated experience supporting tech transfer and GMP manufacturing at CDMOs
  • Strong understanding of cGMP requirements and regulatory expectations
  • Experience supporting process validation and PPQ campaigns preferred
  • Strong problem-solving skills and data-driven mindset
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • 20–30% travel anticipated.

Benefits

  • Health insurance with FULL premium coverage
  • 401K with company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
  • Competitive paid time off (PTO)
  • Company-paid short & long-term disability insurance and life insurance

Job title

Senior Process Engineer, MSAT - Downstream

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$130,000 - $185,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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