Associate Engineer, Drug Manufacturing and Clinical Supply (JP14936)

Company: 3 Key Consulting
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Job Title: Associate Engineer, Drug Manufacturing and Clinical Supply (JP14936) Location: Thousand Oaks, CA. 91320 Employment Type: Contract Business Unit: Drug Product Supply Duration: 6 months with likely extensions and/or conversion to permanent Posting Date: 01/22/2025 Pay Rate: $30 - $35/hour W2 with benefits 3 Key Consulting is hiring an Associate Engineer for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global biopharmaceutical company. Job Description: In this role you will be joining the Drug Product Pilot Plant team within the Manufacturing and Clinical Supply (MCS) organization Process Development. The team’s mission is to leverage industry-leading pilot plant capabilities for robust, efficient filling process characterization; support company’s drug product manufacturing network, including driving and supporting continuous improvement initiatives related to the filling unit operation; and produce Not for Human Use (NHU) material, freeing up capacity within the GMP plants. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Set up and operate fill/stoppering equipment for drug product dispensing Perform format changeovers and material preparation Lead material generation runs for vial and syringe formats Execute fill process characterization studies following protocols Prepare lab notebooks, reports, and documentation Manage pilot plant raw materials Draft standard operating procedures (SOPs) Apply scientific and engineering principles to improve processes Present study results to management and product teams Support safety and compliance initiatives Why is the Position Open? Planned Project Top Must Have Skills: Biopharma Manufacturing (fill-finish) Filling vials and syringes Equipment Engineering Problem Solving Strong Communication Basic Qualifications: Bachelor degree OR Associate degree and 4 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 6 years of experience. Employee Value Proposition: Dynamic team Interview process: Phone interviews with Drug Processing Pilot Plant Team We invite qualified candidates to send your resume to resumes@3keyconsulting.com . If you decide that you’re not interested in pursuing this particular position, please feel free to take a look at the other positions on our website www.3keyconsulting.com/careers. You are also welcome to share this opportunity with anyone you think might be interested in applying for this role. Regards, 3KC Talent Acquisition Team

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