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The Process Dev Engineering Technician will be part of a team that supports cell therapy media development and scale up, working with the media and factor preparation teams to ensure components are prepared with high consistency and accuracy.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Follows established protocols to ensure materials are consistently formulated to end user specifications
- Identifies and helps implement workflow improvements that increase team efficiency and adheres to industrial safety standards
- Ensure data integrity by timely completion of batch records that capture on-the-floor activities in an electronic lab notebook system
- Collaborates with team member, align on project goals and priorities, sharing results and participate in team discussions
- Contribute to fostering a collaborative working environment and positive team culture
- Ensure compliance on lab safety procedures
Education and Experience:
- A high school diploma or relevant work with 0-3 years experience
- Large scale media or buffer prep experience in a bio-pharmaceutical setting working with interdisciplinary and cross-cultural teams.
- Ability to effectively communicate findings, progress, and problems.
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organizational skills and high attention to details.
This job posting is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner on assignment at Vertex Pharmaceuticals (“Vertex”). The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of a third- party agency partner; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency partner upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements
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The Process Dev Engineering Technician will be part of a team that supports cell therapy media development and scale up, working with the media and factor preparation teams to ensure components are prepared with high consistency and accuracy.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Follows established protocols to ensure materials are consistently formulated to end user specifications
- Identifies and helps implement workflow improvements that increase team efficiency and adheres to industrial safety standards
- Ensure data integrity by timely completion of batch records that capture on-the-floor activities in an electronic lab notebook system
- Collaborates with team member, align on project goals and priorities, sharing results and participate in team discussions
- Contribute to fostering a collaborative working environment and positive team culture
- Ensure compliance on lab safety procedures
Education and Experience:
- A high school diploma or relevant work with 0-3 years experience
- Large scale media or buffer prep experience in a bio-pharmaceutical setting working with interdisciplinary and cross-cultural teams.
- Ability to effectively communicate findings, progress, and problems.
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organizational skills and high attention to details.
This job posting is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner on assignment at Vertex Pharmaceuticals (“Vertex”). The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of a third- party agency partner; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency partner upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements
By applying for this position, you agree to the Atrium Terms and Conditions and you direct Atrium to share your application materials, which may include your CV/Resume, email address or phone number, with Vertex. For more information on how Vertex handles your personal data related to your job application, please see Vertex’s Careers Privacy Notice. Agreeing to the Atrium Terms and Conditions, includes permission to use the email address and mobile phone number you provide during the application process or throughout the duration of your prospective or actual employment to notify you of job openings, profiles, articles, news, and other employment-related information, as well as to notify you of special promotions or additional products and services offered by us or our affiliates and partners
If you do not agree with the Atrium Terms and Conditions, you can still complete your application for this position by emailing your resume to our team at tempstaffing@vrtx.com. Please include the job title in the subject of your email.
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Who's Hiring
- Micron Technology29
- Amgen19
- Thermo Fisher Scientific17
- Texas Instruments16
- Vertex Pharmaceuticals10
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware24
- Consulting & Professional Services14
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals13
- Science & Research10
- Manufacturing7
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in process development engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in chemical engineering, materials science, or a related field
- Hands-on experience with process scale-up from laboratory to pilot or production scale
- Proficiency in Design of Experiments and statistical analysis tools such as JMP or Minitab
- Familiarity with GMP, FDA regulations, or ISO standards depending on the industry
- Experience writing and executing process development protocols, reports, and validation documents
- Knowledge of analytical characterization techniques relevant to the product or material being developed
Tips for Your Process Development Engineer Job Search
Quantify scale-up outcomes on your resume
Employers want to see that you moved a process from lab to pilot to production successfully. Call out yield improvements, cycle time reductions, or cost savings you drove at each stage. Vague claims about 'supporting scale-up' won't stand out.
List your DOE and statistical tools explicitly
Design of Experiments, Minitab, JMP, and Six Sigma credentials belong in a dedicated skills section, not buried in job bullets. Hiring managers in process development filter by these tools early, so surface them where they're easy to find.
Target openings by regulatory environment
A process development role at a pharma or biotech company requires GMP familiarity, while semiconductor or chemical roles emphasize safety and yield metrics instead. Matching your application language to the regulatory context of each posting significantly sharpens your fit.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists process development engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a technical problem-solving narrative
Most process development interviews include a case study or walkthrough of a past failure. Prepare a concise story about a process that didn't perform as expected, what root cause analysis you ran, and how you fixed it. Be specific about the methodology.
Negotiate scope, not just compensation
In process development, the scale of what you own matters for your career trajectory. When an offer comes, clarify whether you'll own full technology transfer or only discrete tasks. Roles with broader ownership accelerate your path to senior or staff levels faster.
Process Development Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most process development engineers?
The companies hiring the most process development engineers right now include Micron Technology, Amgen, and Thermo Fisher Scientific, with the largest share of openings in California, Massachusetts, and Idaho, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in pharma, biotech, and semiconductor manufacturing.
How many process development engineer jobs are remote?
About 17% of process development engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most process development work. Roles focused on data analysis, documentation, and technology transfer coordination are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid flexibility compared to bench-heavy positions.
How do you become a process development engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, materials science, biochemistry, or a closely related field. Build hands-on lab experience through internships or co-ops that involve process characterization or scale-up work. Develop fluency in statistical tools like JMP or Minitab and learn the regulatory requirements of the industry you want to enter, whether pharma, semiconductor, or chemicals.
Can you get a process development engineer job with limited experience?
Yes, entry-level process development engineer roles exist, but employers expect you to demonstrate practical lab skills even without full-time experience. Co-op projects, thesis research involving process optimization, or internships where you ran experiments and analyzed data are strong substitutes. Emphasize your familiarity with DOE methodology and any scale-up work you contributed to, even at a small scale.
What does the process development engineer interview process look like?
Most processes start with a recruiter screen focused on background and industry fit, followed by a technical phone interview covering process fundamentals and your approach to troubleshooting. A final round typically includes a panel interview with engineers and cross-functional partners, often featuring a case study or a walkthrough of a past project where you'll be asked to explain your experimental design decisions and how you handled unexpected results.
Where can I find and apply to process development engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to process development engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and target industry, and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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