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Associate Process Engineer, MS&T


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Based in Cambridge, MA and Gaithersburg, MD. We are committed to improving the health of people worldwide with our fundamental research and our work in the area of development of immunotherapies utilizing the full potential of the immune system to fight cancer, infectious diseases and other serious diseases. We believe in scientific rigor, innovation and passion as driving forces. BioNTech was founded by scientists and physicians to translate science into survival by combining fundamental research and operational excellence.

With decades of deep immunology expertise and experience in developing and optimizing mRNA as part of its broad suite of novel technologies, the company is working with the global community to defeat life-threatening and serious diseases such as cancer, COVID-19, malaria and tuberculosis. The first ever approved mRNA vaccine was created in the labs of BioNTech in Mainz, Germany. A fully integrated immunotherapy powerhouse. We remain focused on bringing our broad pipeline of next-generation immunotherapies and vaccines to people around the world to address cancer, infectious diseases, as well as a growing list of other medical conditions. To accomplish this, we continue to be deeply rooted in science and academic research while also having built a fully integrated, global immunotherapy company with cGMP and GMP manufacturing facilities anchored around deep expertise in immunology and complemented by an expanding set of capabilities.

 

 

Associate Process Engineer, MS&T 

 

Reporting to the Engineer II of MSAT (Gaithersburg, MD), the Associate Process Engineer will perform lab studies such as process characterization and mixing model simulations, support lab operations and support manufacturing of cell therapy products in the BioNTech Gaithersburg facility.

 

Primary Responsibilities

This person will apply basic engineering principles to solve issues and evaluate opportunities for process improvements, conduct routine tasks as directed using experimental, modelling and engineering techniques, and evaluate new technology. This role requires good communication skills to build efficient working relationships as part of a technical team.  This role requires good problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and escalates issues as necessary. This position requires working on-site as an essential function.

 

More specific responsibilities include:

  • Learning to work compliantly in a highly regulated GMP environment.
  • Support planning, ordering and stocking of lab supplies and equipment. 
  • Learning and developing CFD (computational fluid dynamic) modeling simulations.
  • Supporting and documenting laboratory experiments and studies to characterize equipment and processes.
  • Perform basic analytical testing.
  • Support Manufacturing deviations and investigations as necessary.


Requirements:

  • Willing to work in a laboratory environment.
  • Requires Bachelors’ degree in a chemistry/biology/engineering discipline. Master’s degree preferred, but not required. MBA with science/engineering background welcome.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills.
  • Strong organizational, problem solving and project management.
  • Willingness to think outside of the box and adapt best practices in a constantly evolving environment.

 

Preferred Requirements:

  • Prior experience with Pharma/Biopharma process development/quality/manufacturing preferred, but not required.
  • Proficient knowledge of manufacturing processes, CMC requirements, process technologies and regulatory requirements
  • Experience with process monitoring tools and strategies.
  • Experience with change control, deviation management, investigations and CAPAs.

 

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Benefits for you:
 

BioNTech US is committed to employee wellbeing and offers best-in-class benefits & HR programs to support an inclusive & diverse workforce. Salaried/Position-Targeted Hourly Employees working 30+ hours per week are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include but are not limited to:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

  • Life, AD&D, Critical Illness Insurance

  • Pre-tax HSA & FSA, DCRA Spending Accounts

  • Employee Assistance & Concierge Program (EAP) available 24/7

  • Parental and Childbirth Leave & Family Planning Assistance

  • Sitterstream: Virtual Tutoring & Childcare Membership

  • Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Bereavement, Holidays (including Floating) & Year-End U.S. Shutdown.

  • 401(K) Plan with Company Match

  • Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Assistance Programs

  • Wellbeing Incentive Platforms & Incentives

  • Professional Development Programs

  • Commuting Allowance and subsidized parking

  • Discounted Home, Auto & Pet Insurance

 

…and more! More details to be shared.


 

BioNTech is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. BioNTech does not tolerate discrimination against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access BioNTech’s online application tools due to a disability, you can request reasonable accommodations by calling 1-857-228-6231or by e-mailing jobs@biontech.de. Thank you for your interest in BioNTech.

 

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