Serán is hiring for an Engineer I supporting Process Development who will support process development of pharmaceutical drug products beginning with initial prototyping experiments through early clinical manufacturing with guidance from senior team members. Over time, the candidate will gain skills to support process design and scale-up, culminating in late stage process validation. This position will require aptitude for hands-on execution, hypothesis-driven experimental design, and data analysis. The Engineer will collaborate with experts in formulation and product design and analytical sciences to form a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary project team that consistently meets milestones and objectives.
### Duties and Responsibilities
Follows written protocols to execute basic and advanced procedures such as analytical protocols, laboratory experiments, or manufacturing processes
Develops experimental protocols and templates with guidance
Identifies out of trend data and proposes hypothesis and next steps with guidance
Summarizes, reports, and analyzes data to draw conclusions with guidance
Contributes to laboratory, instrument, and/or equipment maintenance and coordination
Communicates technical information to internal team
Communicates technical information to external partners with guidance
Participates as technical lead in project teams with guidance
Contributes to technical reports and presentations with guidance
Responsibilities may increase in scope to align with company initiatives
### Required Skills and Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
Scientific curiosity and willingness to learn
Experience with basic laboratory skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Communicates effectively and maintains productive relationships with coworkers, clients, and other contacts outside the company
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work in cross-functional teams
Accepts and addresses feedback from a variety of sources and constructively manages conflict
### Education and Experience
B.S. or higher in Science or Engineering discipline
### Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally
Motor skills required for basic laboratory operations (pouring liquids, using utensils to transfer powders, visual assessments)
Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Benefits Summary:
Serán employees accrue over four weeks of paid time off annually. Employer contributions to a retirement account begin after 90 days and do not require an employee match or vesting period. Various health plans allow employees to find the best coverage for their individual or family needs with minimal employee contributions. Serán covers each employee with basic life and long-term disability, giving access to increase or add coverage. An Employee Assistance Program provides support for all things related to our employees’ wellbeing, along with access to pet insurance.
