Analytical Development, Asepsis, Biochemistry, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Cell Biology, Cell Cultures, Clinical Trial, Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), Documentation, Drug Development, Drug Products, GLP (Good Laboratory Practices), Laboratory Techniques, Legal, Manufacturing, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Molecular Biology, Oncology, Physiology, Process Capability, Process Development, Process Engineering, Product Development, Product Support, Regulatory Requirements, Stem Cells
Piper Companies is seeking an Associate Engineer to support Drug Product Development for a leading biotechnology company developing next-generation allogeneic cell therapies for oncology.
This is an onsite position in Branchburg, NJ and a long term contract assignment with potential for conversion. Weekend flexibility also highly preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement manufacturing processes capable of supplying clinical trials with material complying to product quality targets, current cGMP, and regulatory requirements
- Support the delivery of engineered immune cells to internal and external groups
- Identify novel solutions to address key technical challenges required for manufacturing platform success, such as cryo-preservation and cell culture media optimization
- Contribute to experimental strategy toward at-scale cell differentiation, expansion, formulation, and in-process testing
- Collaborate with internal partners (Process Development, Analytical Development) to integrate stem cell process technology
- Maintain laboratory procedures, systems and electronic notebooks, to ensure documentation of experimental activities
Qualifications:
- BS/MS degree in cell biology, biochemistry, biochemical engineering, or related field, ideally with 2-6 years of relevant industry experience
- Functional experience in mammalian cell culture process development, including molecular biology, aseptic techniques, and cryo-preservation
- Experience with mammalian cell culture and media optimization
- Experience with Rotea, LOVO, Xuri, and other cell culture unit operations is preferred
- Understanding of cell biology/physiology and/or engineering fundamentals. Experience with induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) is desirable
- Understanding of bioprocess characterization and validation concepts, cGMP, and GLP
Compensation:
- Pay Rate: $75,000-$80,000 on a W2 contract rate; depending on experience
- Benefits Available: Medical, Dental, Vision, Sick Leave as required by law, and PTO
This job opens for applications on 6/29/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
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