Senior Cell Processing Engineer – Duration-based Role

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Jersey.

📋 Description

• Spearhead site master planning by converting capacity, technology, compliance, and business requirements into facility and operational strategies that align with site objectives.

• Offer technical guidance for the planning, installation, commissioning, qualification, and readiness of Grade A equipment, which includes isolators and aseptic processing technologies.

• Oversee CAR-T automation initiatives from evaluation and business case development through to execution, testing, governance, and integration.

• Create user requirements, assist with testing, evaluate process compatibility, and ensure readiness for new equipment, automation platforms, systems, and processes.

• Identify and prioritize opportunities to enhance efficiency, automation, reliability, cost-effectiveness, compliance, and risk mitigation, accompanied by clear recommendations for progression.

• Manage operational documentation, which encompasses procedures, work instructions, electronic batch records, training resources, and change management outputs.

• Act as the representative for Operations in critical decisions related to facility planning, equipment and process design, qualification, validation, technology transfer, and automation.

• Utilize expertise in aseptic processing, contamination control, closed processing, biosafety, and advanced therapy manufacturing.

• Employ technical and operational judgment to address complex challenges and support scalable, compliant, inspection-ready operations.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 8 years of pertinent work experience.

• Background in cGMP manufacturing, facility design, site master planning, aseptic equipment installation, isolator technology, automation implementation, technology transfer, validation, or quality operations.

• Proven ability to collaborate with internal and external partners in a matrixed environment.

• Capability to work autonomously, manage multiple priorities, lead through transitions, and translate cross-functional challenges into actionable solutions.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence colleagues, provide guidance, and aid in decision-making.

🏝️ Benefits

• Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year

• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees residing in the State of Colorado – 48 hours per calendar year; for employees residing in the State of Washington – 56 hours per calendar year

• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year

• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child

• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member; 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year

• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period

• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year

• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year