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The Senior Engineer I, Manufacturing Sciences serves as a key scientific resource supporting cell culture bioprocessing for drug substance manufacturing at Biogen’s RTP facility. This role enables successful production of biopharmaceuticals by designing and executing laboratory studies, leading upstream process transfers into GMP manufacturing, and providing scientific support to ongoing commercial operations.
What You’ll Do
- Provide deep technical expertise in mammalian cell culture and bioreactor operations to support technology transfer and process improvement initiatives
- Design, plan, execute, and document laboratory studies to improve process robustness, enhance process understanding, and troubleshoot manufacturing issues
- Lead cross-functional project teams and collaborate with Technical Development, Engineering, and GMP Manufacturing
- Support upstream GMP operations, including process transfer activities and ongoing manufacturing campaigns
- Serve as technical SME for investigations, performing root cause analysis and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs)
- Represent manufacturing in change controls, continuous improvement initiatives, capital projects, and new component introductions
- Support process validation activities, including batch execution and authoring technical summary reports
- Analyze manufacturing data and experimental results, clearly communicating insights and recommendations to stakeholders
Who You Are
You are a hands-on, scientifically driven problem solver with experience in mammalian cell culture. You thrive in collaborative environments, enjoy working with complex data, and are motivated to improve manufacturing processes through practical, data-driven solutions.
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant scientific or technical fields from an accredited college or university
- At minimum 4 years of directly relevant industry or industry-adjacent experience
- Familiarity with biopharmaceutical manufacturing and/or upstream processing
- Previous experience with some or all of the following: design experiments, analyze data, and/or execute laboratory studies
- Willingness and ability to work on-site more frequently during training periods, critical projects, audits, etc., and rotating weekend work
Preferred Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or life science
- Demonstrated experience leading complex scientific projects related to cell culture
- Previous experience performing root cause analysis and risk-based technical assessments
- Experience supporting deviations, change controls, CAPAs, and regulatory documentation
- Prior experience acting as a technical lead or SME within a manufacturing support organization
Job Level: Professional
Additional Information
The base compensation range for this role is: $98,000.00-$127,000.00
Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.
Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.
In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
- Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
- Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
- 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
- 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
- Employee Resource Groups participation
Why Biogen?
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our Biogen.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
About This Role
The Senior Engineer I, Manufacturing Sciences serves as a key scientific resource supporting cell culture bioprocessing for drug substance manufacturing at Biogen’s RTP facility. This role enables successful production of biopharmaceuticals by designing and executing laboratory studies, leading upstream process transfers into GMP manufacturing, and providing scientific support to ongoing commercial operations.
What You’ll Do
- Provide deep technical expertise in mammalian cell culture and bioreactor operations to support technology transfer and process improvement initiatives
- Design, plan, execute, and document laboratory studies to improve process robustness, enhance process understanding, and troubleshoot manufacturing issues
- Lead cross-functional project teams and collaborate with Technical Development, Engineering, and GMP Manufacturing
- Support upstream GMP operations, including process transfer activities and ongoing manufacturing campaigns
- Serve as technical SME for investigations, performing root cause analysis and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs)
- Represent manufacturing in change controls, continuous improvement initiatives, capital projects, and new component introductions
- Support process validation activities, including batch execution and authoring technical summary reports
- Analyze manufacturing data and experimental results, clearly communicating insights and recommendations to stakeholders
Who You Are
You are a hands-on, scientifically driven problem solver with experience in mammalian cell culture. You thrive in collaborative environments, enjoy working with complex data, and are motivated to improve manufacturing processes through practical, data-driven solutions.
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant scientific or technical fields from an accredited college or university
- At minimum 4 years of directly relevant industry or industry-adjacent experience
- Familiarity with biopharmaceutical manufacturing and/or upstream processing
- Previous experience with some or all of the following: design experiments, analyze data, and/or execute laboratory studies
- Willingness and ability to work on-site more frequently during training periods, critical projects, audits, etc., and rotating weekend work
Preferred Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or life science
- Demonstrated experience leading complex scientific projects related to cell culture
- Previous experience performing root cause analysis and risk-based technical assessments
- Experience supporting deviations, change controls, CAPAs, and regulatory documentation
- Prior experience acting as a technical lead or SME within a manufacturing support organization
Job Level: Professional
Additional Information
The base compensation range for this role is: $98,000.00-$127,000.00
Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.
Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.
In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
- Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
- Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
- 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
- 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
- Employee Resource Groups participation
Why Biogen?
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our Biogen.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
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Align your credentials to Engineer classification
TN visa classification for this role depends on your degree field, not just your job title. A computer science, software engineering, or electrical engineering degree maps cleanly. A business or liberal arts degree, even with years of Python experience, will face pushback at the border or consulate.
Request a support letter before accepting offers
Your offer letter alone won't get you across the border. Ask your prospective employer for a separate TN support letter detailing your specific Python engineering duties, your degree requirement, and the temporary nature of the engagement before you commit to a start date.
Target employers with existing TN filing experience
Recruiters at companies that have never sponsored TN status often conflate it with H-1B visa and assume a long process. Prioritize engineering teams at mid-size to large tech firms where HR already understands that Canadian TN approval happens at the port of entry, same day.
Search verified TN-sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior Python Engineer roles by employers who actively sponsor TN visas. This surfaces job postings from companies already set up for the process, cutting out the back-and-forth with HR teams unfamiliar with USMCA professional categories.
Clarify contractor versus full-time status upfront
TN requires a legitimate employer-employee or client relationship. If you're being placed through a staffing agency, confirm which entity signs your support letter and who qualifies as your TN employer of record. Ambiguous contractor arrangements are a common reason CBP questions TN petitions at the border.
Prepare for Mexican consular timelines during negotiations
Mexican nationals can't self-petition at the border like Canadians can. Factor consular appointment wait times into your negotiated start date. Inform your hiring manager early so your offer letter reflects a realistic date, avoiding last-minute reschedules that can complicate the offer.
Senior Python Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Python Engineer role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, provided your employer classifies the role under the Engineer category and your job duties involve applied software engineering work rather than general IT support. You need a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field. Roles that blur into project management or business analysis can face scrutiny, so the support letter's duty description matters.
How does TN visa compare to H-1B for Senior Python Engineers?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so you're not gambling on a 25% selection rate. Canadians get same-day approval at the port of entry with the right documentation. H-1B offers dual intent and a path toward permanent residence, which TN does not. If long-term U.S. residency is your goal, TN is a starting point, not a final status.
Can I switch Python engineering employers while on TN status?
Yes, but your TN status is employer-specific. You cannot start working for a new employer under your existing TN approval. Canadians can present a new support letter and documentation at the port of entry for same-day re-entry under the new employer. Mexicans need a new consular appointment. Plan your transition so you're not working unauthorized between jobs.
Where can I find Senior Python Engineer jobs that already sponsor TN visas?
Migrate Mate lets you search Senior Python Engineer roles filtered specifically by TN visa sponsorship, so you're only seeing employers who have already committed to the process. This avoids the common situation where a promising role falls apart because HR isn't familiar with USMCA professional categories or assumes TN works like H-1B.
What documentation does my employer need to prepare for my TN application?
Your employer needs to provide a support letter on company letterhead that specifies your job title, a detailed description of your Python engineering duties, your degree and how it relates to the role, your anticipated start date, and confirmation that the position is temporary. USCIS and CBP both expect this letter to be specific enough that an officer can verify Engineer classification without additional evidence.