Associate Engineer, Fill/Finish Drug Mfg. - (JP11239)
Company: 3 Key Consulting
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Title: Associate Engineer, Fill/Finish Drug Mfg. - (JP11239)
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA. 91320 Employment Type: Contract
Business Unit: DP Process and Equipment Capabilities Duration: 2
years (with likely extensions) Posting Date: 01/18/2023 Notes: Only
qualified candidates need apply. 3 Key Consulting is hiring an
Engineer for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a
leading global biopharmaceutical company. Job Description: As a
member of the process development team, this role will be focused
on characterizing new fill finish technologies and advancing the
state of the drug product manufacturing process at client. The
candidate will be primarily responsible for executing filler
characterizations studies using complex fillers organizing data and
analyzing results with minimal supervision. The candidate will
establish the experimental design, develop and implement protocols,
obtain reproducible and reliable results, analyze data and
communicate results to cross functional groups. Engineer
responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Independently design and execute experiments in order to
characterize and enable implementation of new capabilities such as
filling, lyophilization and analytical technologies. Serve as
single point of contact and subject matter expert (SME) on complex
capabilities Own business process and responsible for maintaining
line time request forms and metrics. Apply fundamental scientific
(biochemistry, biophysics, statistics, etc.) and engineering
principles to resolve issues and evaluate effects of process
improvements, equipment, scale, and raw materials. Conduct analysis
of data generated from any of the above listed activities,
including statistical analysis using SAS, JMP etc., and effectively
communicate results. Troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment, work
with system owners, Asset Management, Facilities and vendors to
repair. Author/review technical documents, such as technical
protocols, technical assessments, technical reports and draft
standard operating procedures. Perform tasks related to safety and
compliance initiatives in the lab. Manage procurement and inventory
levels of commonly used lab supplies and chemicals. Manage dynamic
project schedules and timelines. Why is the Position Open? Planned
Project. Top Must-Have Skill Sets: Prior drug product internship or
previous drug product work experience Experience in large molecule
development Lab or manufacturing experience Day to Day
Responsibilities: Support filling operations with operations of
manufacturing size fillers Performing experiments and data analysis
Participate in team presentations Preferred Qualifications: B.S.
with 2?3 years of industry experience, M.S. with 1?2 years of
experience Previous experience in drug product/ drug substance
manufacturing or process development labs Knowledge of and hands-on
experience with various drug product technologies, particularly
filling technology Displayed critical thinking, problem solving and
independent research skills Ability to learn new techniques,
perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records,
follow instructions, and comply with company policies Good computer
and organizational skills with strong attention to detail Excellent
communication (oral and written) Excellent project management
skills including the ability to manage project resource
requirements material, manpower, time, etc.), and ability to
elevate relevant issues to project lead and line-management
Self-motivation, adaptability and a positive attitude Ability to
work independently and as part of a team with internal and external
partners Experience working in GMP environments or process
development Light to moderate lifting and carrying of 15-44lbs,
reach above and below shoulder height. Need color
perception/discrimination, far vision correctable with eye glasses
Employee Value Proposition: Career growth, opportunity. Red Flags:
Multiple jobs in short time frame. Released from previous EW
position due to behavior. Pursuing additional education within 1
year. Candidate should be enthuastic / highly motivated and willing
to learn - this is a very technical and challenging job but is also
very awarding. Interview process: 30 min video conf interview with
hiring manager (1 staff). 1 hr video conf interview with entire
team (8 staff). Possible 1 hr In-person interview on site in ATO (8
staff). We invite qualified candidates to send your resume to
resumes@3keyconsulting.com . If you decide that you’re not
interested in pursuing this particular position, please feel free
to take a look at the other positions on our website
www.3keyconsulting.com/careers. You are also welcome to share this
opportunity with anyone you think might be interested in applying
for this role. Regards, 3KC Talent Acquisition Team
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