Bioprocess Engineer Jobs
Bioprocess Engineer jobs are open from entry-level to senior and principal across biopharma, cell and gene therapy, and food biotech, with specializations in upstream cell culture, downstream purification, and GMP process development. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Title: BioProcess Engineer
- Location: Waltham, MA
About the job:
As Process Engineering and Innovation Lead within our mRNA Center of Excellence, you'll drive the evaluation and integration of cutting-edge technologies while ensuring they meet scale-up and commercial manufacturing requirements. Ready to get started?
Join our mRNA Center of Excellence where Sanofi is accelerating innovation in the mRNA space. With our long-standing expertise in developing and commercializing vaccines and innovative medicines globally, we're building a robust technological foundation that bridges conceptual innovation with practical manufacturability. You'll work at the intersection of process engineering and innovation, helping transform how we develop and manufacture next-generation mRNA therapies.
Join the engine of Sanofi’s mission — where deep immunoscience meets bold, AI-powered research. In R&D, you’ll drive breakthroughs that could turn the impossible into possible for millions.
About Sanofi:
We're an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people's lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives.
Main responsibilities
- Identify, evaluate, and integrate emerging technologies to enhance mRNA process development and manufacturing, leading proof-of-concept studies and creating technology roadmaps aligned with platform strategy
- Drive process intensification initiatives to improve efficiency, yield, and quality while reducing process steps, minimizing waste, and implementing continuous processing strategies where applicable
- Ensure new technologies and innovations are compatible with scale-up requirements, developing models and strategies for transitioning from laboratory to clinical and commercial manufacturing
- Lead next-generation mRNA platform development, establishing performance metrics and coordinating cross-functional efforts to integrate innovations across the organization
- Collaborate with external technology providers, academic partners, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to stay current with industry innovations and ensure GMP compliance
- Conduct risk assessments, quantify impact on key performance metrics and cost of goods, and lead technology transfer activities for innovative processes
About you:
Education:
- Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, or related technical field
- PhD with 2+ years, MS with 4+ years, or BS with 5+ years of relevant industrial experience in bioprocess engineering or related fields
Experience & Technical Skills:
- Demonstrated success implementing new technologies in bioprocess environments with measurable outcomes
- Proven track record scaling up processes from laboratory to clinical or commercial manufacturing
- Strong understanding of bioprocess engineering principles, unit operations, and process development in GMP environments
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements for process changes and technology implementation
- Background in modeling, data analysis, or automation is a plus
Soft Skills:
- Excellent project management and cross-functional leadership abilities with strong influence skills
- Outstanding problem-solving capabilities with an innovative, forward-thinking mindset
- Strong communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
Languages:
- Excellent knowledge of English (spoken and written)
- French is a plus
Why choose us?
- Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future focused team.
- Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
- Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
- Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
- Be part of a pioneering biopharma company that engages patients early in drug development and uses their insights to design studies that reflect real-world needs.
- Work at the forefront of drug discovery, harnessing cutting-edge AI, data, and digital platforms to push the boundaries of science.
- Help improve the lives of millions of people globally by making drug development quicker and more effective.
Sanofi US Services and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.
Job Title: BioProcess Engineer
- Location: Waltham, MA
About the job:
As Process Engineering and Innovation Lead within our mRNA Center of Excellence, you'll drive the evaluation and integration of cutting-edge technologies while ensuring they meet scale-up and commercial manufacturing requirements. Ready to get started?
Join our mRNA Center of Excellence where Sanofi is accelerating innovation in the mRNA space. With our long-standing expertise in developing and commercializing vaccines and innovative medicines globally, we're building a robust technological foundation that bridges conceptual innovation with practical manufacturability. You'll work at the intersection of process engineering and innovation, helping transform how we develop and manufacture next-generation mRNA therapies.
Join the engine of Sanofi’s mission — where deep immunoscience meets bold, AI-powered research. In R&D, you’ll drive breakthroughs that could turn the impossible into possible for millions.
About Sanofi:
We're an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people's lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives.
Main responsibilities
- Identify, evaluate, and integrate emerging technologies to enhance mRNA process development and manufacturing, leading proof-of-concept studies and creating technology roadmaps aligned with platform strategy
- Drive process intensification initiatives to improve efficiency, yield, and quality while reducing process steps, minimizing waste, and implementing continuous processing strategies where applicable
- Ensure new technologies and innovations are compatible with scale-up requirements, developing models and strategies for transitioning from laboratory to clinical and commercial manufacturing
- Lead next-generation mRNA platform development, establishing performance metrics and coordinating cross-functional efforts to integrate innovations across the organization
- Collaborate with external technology providers, academic partners, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to stay current with industry innovations and ensure GMP compliance
- Conduct risk assessments, quantify impact on key performance metrics and cost of goods, and lead technology transfer activities for innovative processes
About you:
Education:
- Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, or related technical field
- PhD with 2+ years, MS with 4+ years, or BS with 5+ years of relevant industrial experience in bioprocess engineering or related fields
Experience & Technical Skills:
- Demonstrated success implementing new technologies in bioprocess environments with measurable outcomes
- Proven track record scaling up processes from laboratory to clinical or commercial manufacturing
- Strong understanding of bioprocess engineering principles, unit operations, and process development in GMP environments
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements for process changes and technology implementation
- Background in modeling, data analysis, or automation is a plus
Soft Skills:
- Excellent project management and cross-functional leadership abilities with strong influence skills
- Outstanding problem-solving capabilities with an innovative, forward-thinking mindset
- Strong communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
Languages:
- Excellent knowledge of English (spoken and written)
- French is a plus
Why choose us?
- Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future focused team.
- Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
- Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
- Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
- Be part of a pioneering biopharma company that engages patients early in drug development and uses their insights to design studies that reflect real-world needs.
- Work at the forefront of drug discovery, harnessing cutting-edge AI, data, and digital platforms to push the boundaries of science.
- Help improve the lives of millions of people globally by making drug development quicker and more effective.
Sanofi US Services and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
#GD-SP
#LI-SP
#vhd
#LI-Hybrid
All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in bioprocess engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, or a related life sciences field
- Hands-on experience with bioreactor operation, cell culture, or fermentation at bench to pilot scale
- Working knowledge of cGMP regulations and pharmaceutical manufacturing compliance requirements
- Proficiency with data analysis tools and process monitoring systems such as DeltaV, SCADA, or equivalent
- Experience with downstream processing including chromatography, filtration, and tangential flow filtration
- Familiarity with tech transfer documentation, process characterization studies, and batch record review
Tips for Your Bioprocess Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to GMP context
Hiring managers in biopharma scan for GMP-specific language fast. Call out the regulatory environments you've worked in, the batch scales you've operated at, and whether your experience covers clinical or commercial manufacturing, not just generic process work.
Highlight scale-up experience clearly
Scale-up from bench to pilot to manufacturing scale is a differentiator most applicants undersell. Name the vessels, working volumes, and whether you led the tech transfer or supported it. Ambiguous phrasing like 'involved in scale-up' costs you interviews.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists bioprocess engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by development phase
A role supporting Phase I clinical manufacturing needs a different profile than one in commercial biologics. Read job descriptions for terms like 'cGMP,' 'clinical-stage,' or 'tech transfer' to match your background to where the company actually is in its pipeline.
Prepare a process characterization example
Most bioprocess engineer interviews include a technical deep-dive where you walk through a development or troubleshooting scenario. Have one ready that covers your data, your decision logic, and the outcome at a scale the interviewer will recognize as meaningful.
Negotiate start date around validation windows
If you're wrapping up a validation campaign or a tech transfer, say so during offer discussions. Hiring managers in this field understand validation timelines and will often hold an offer for four to six weeks rather than lose a qualified candidate.
Bioprocess Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most bioprocess engineers?
ImmunityBio, Sanofi, and AgraForm are hiring the most bioprocess engineers right now, with openings concentrated in California, Colorado, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is highest at companies running active clinical pipelines or scaling biologics into commercial manufacturing.
How many bioprocess engineer jobs are remote?
About 25% of bioprocess engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most manufacturing and development roles. The sub-areas most compatible with remote work include process modeling, data analysis, regulatory documentation, and manufacturing science roles that don't require direct equipment operation.
How do you become a bioprocess engineer?
Start with a degree in chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, or a closely related life sciences discipline. Build hands-on lab or pilot-plant experience through internships, co-ops, or academic research focused on cell culture, fermentation, or downstream processing. Seek roles at contract development and manufacturing organizations or biotech companies where you'll work across multiple unit operations early in your career, then specialize as your experience deepens.
How do you get a bioprocess engineer job with little experience?
Focus on roles labeled 'associate bioprocess engineer' or 'process development scientist' at clinical-stage biotechs, which tend to invest in training more than large commercial manufacturers. Highlight any academic bioreactor runs, fermentation coursework, or analytical method work in your resume. Contract roles at CDMOs are another reliable entry point because they expose you to multiple clients and processes quickly, building the breadth that mid-level roles require.
What does the bioprocess engineer interview process look like?
Most bioprocess engineer interviews run three to four rounds. A recruiter screen is typically followed by a hiring manager call focused on your technical background and the specific unit operations you've worked with. A panel interview with scientists and engineers usually includes a technical deep-dive where you walk through a development challenge or scale-up scenario. Some companies add a written case study or a presentation on a past project before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to bioprocess engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to bioprocess engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits. New positions are added regularly, so checking back frequently gives you the best chance of catching openings early.
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