Manufacturing Technical Services Engineer

TAFFin.Tech; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in Cambridge is seeking a Manufacturing Technical Services Engineer. The role involves supporting technology transfer, process optimization, and compliance in drug manufacturing. Ideal candidates have a degree in a relevant field and experience in GMP environments. Key skills include data analysis and strong communication. This position offers a freelance contract at $37/hour.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a GMP or biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of cGMP, process validation, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support process scale-up, optimization, and transfer to CMOs.
• Assess deviations and contribute to change control documentation.
• Collect, analyze, and trend process data for reports.

Skills

Communication

Data Analysis

Statistical Analysis

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

JMP or similar statistical analysis tools

Job description

# Manufacturing Technical Services EngineerOn siteCambridge, United states$ 37 /hourJuniorFreelance06-11-2025* Home* Manufacturing Technical Services Engineer## SkillsCommunicationData AnalysisStatistical AnalysisProcess Improvement## Job SpecificationsJob Summary: The Engineer II (MTS) will be a key member of the Manufacturing Technical Services team, supporting late-stage and commercial drug product manufacturing. This role is responsible for technology transfer, process scale-up, optimization, and continuous improvement to ensure robust and compliant production of Alnylam’s RNAi therapeutics. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements, analyze manufacturing data, and assist in validation activities to ensure GMP compliance and product quality. Key Responsibilities: Technology Transfer: Support process scale-up, optimization, and transfer to Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs). Participate in due diligence and technical assessments for readiness. Manufacturing Support: Assess deviations, contribute to change control documentation, and support CAPA development and risk assessments related to drug product manufacturing. Data Analysis: Collect, analyze, and trend process data to generate reports and presentations for internal stakeholders. Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvements. Validation and Launch Support: Support development and execution of validation protocols, sampling plans, and documentation of validation activities. Compliance: Demonstrate knowledge of cGMP principles and regulatory requirements in pharmaceutical manufacturing, including process and equipment validation. Laboratory Support: Conduct lab-scale development experiments as needed to support process improvement and technology transfer. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline. Experience: 2+ years in a GMP or biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment, preferably in process development, technology transfer, or validation. Skills: Strong understanding of cGMP, process validation, and regulatory compliance. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with JMP or similar statistical analysis tools preferred. Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage multiple priorities.