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PSC Biotech

CQV Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

$85K - $100K/yr

PSC Biotech provides the life sciences with essential services to ensure that health care products ... Insurance options for Employee Assistance Programs, Basic Life Insurance, Long Term Disability and ...

IQVIA

CRA 1, IQVIA Biotech

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$71K - $119K/yr

IQVIA Biotech is now hiring for CRA 1 with a minimum of 6 months of on-site monitoring. Must have ... training program considered. * Basic knowledge of clinical research regulations (GCP/ICH)

PSC Biotech

Validation Engineer I

Bodega Bay, CA · On-site +1

$20 - $23/hr

PSC Biotech provides the life sciences with essential services to ensure that health care products ... Assistance Programs, Basic Life Insurance, Long Term Disability and more. 401(k) and 401(k) ...

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What is a Program Biotech?

A Program Biotech is a professional who manages and coordinates biotechnology projects or programs within an organization. They oversee research and development activities, ensure compliance with regulations, manage budgets, and facilitate collaboration between scientists, engineers, and other stakeholders. Their role is crucial in bringing biotech innovations from concept to market by ensuring projects stay on schedule and meet organizational goals.

What is the difference between Program Biotech vs Laboratory Technician?

AspectProgram BiotechLaboratory Technician
Required CredentialsBiotech degree or certification, specialized trainingAssociate degree or certification in laboratory sciences
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, biotech companies, pharmaceutical firmsClinical, research, or industrial labs
Employer & Industry UsageBiotech firms, research institutions, pharma companiesHospitals, research labs, manufacturing plants
Common Search & ComparisonYesNo

Program Biotech professionals focus on research, development, and overseeing biotech projects, often requiring advanced degrees and specialized training. Laboratory Technicians perform routine lab tests and support research or manufacturing processes, typically with an associate degree. While both roles work in lab environments within the biotech and healthcare industries, Program Biotech roles are more research-oriented, whereas Laboratory Technicians handle day-to-day testing and sample analysis.

What are some common challenges faced by Program Biotech professionals when managing cross-functional teams?

Program Biotech professionals often coordinate projects that involve diverse teams, including research scientists, regulatory specialists, and business development staff. One key challenge is ensuring clear communication and alignment among team members with varying backgrounds and priorities. Additionally, balancing project timelines with regulatory requirements and scientific uncertainties can require strong problem-solving skills. Being proactive in facilitating collaboration and adapting to shifting project goals are essential for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Program Biotech professional, and why are they important?

To excel as a Program Biotech professional, you need a solid background in life sciences, project management, and regulatory knowledge, often supported by an advanced degree in biotechnology or a related field. Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS), project management software, and compliance frameworks like GLP or GMP is common. Strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for coordinating multidisciplinary teams. These skills and qualifications are essential to drive innovation, ensure regulatory compliance, and achieve successful outcomes in complex biotech projects.
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Automation Engineer, Biotech Facilities & Engineering (JP15096)

Automation Engineer, Biotech Facilities & Engineering (JP15096)

3 Key Consulting

Thousand Oaks, CA • On-site

$58 - $68/hr

Full-time

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Job description

Job Title: Automation Engineer, Biotech Facilities & Engineering (JP15096)
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA. 91320
Business Unit: Facilities & Engineering 
Employment Type:  Contract
Duration: 3 years with possible conversion to FTE
Rate: $58 - $68/hour - W2 with benefits or Market Rate for highly qualified candidates.
Posting Date: 3/9/2028.
Note: Fully Onsite - Standard 8am-5pm Working hours.
3 Key Consulting is hiring!  We are recruiting a Principal Automation/Control Engineer for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global biotechnology company.
Ideal candidate: Must have background in within Life sciences specifically Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering. Emerson Delta-V DCS Programming Experience, Rockwell Automation SCADA and PLC Experience, Compliance with regulatory requirements such as 21 CFR Part 11, Minimum of Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotech Engineering, or related life science engineering.
The company Manufacturing and Clinical Supply (MCS) – Facilities & Engineering (F&E) Automation team, is looking for Engineers to support Clinical & Commercial Plant Automation programs and Capital projects, including complex and challenging automation initiatives that require a solid understanding of various automation platforms, integration between different platforms, analytical problem-solving techniques, project management, product lifecycle management, and operational excellence. They will require an extensive understanding and background in capital construction projects, design, programming, implementation, and lifecycle management of manufacturing process controls, automation, and field instrumentation technologies.
Job Description & Responsibilities:
  1. Support automation capital project software development testing, commissioning activities etc.
  2. Support day to day operations of the plant for automation related issues including on call rotation every 7-8 weeks.=
  3. Support Plant Automation team and participate in the preparation and implementation of detailed design, scope, schedule in partnership with cross functional teams.
  4. Support Plant Automation team during the project implementation of new automation solutions including DeltaV Distributed Control System (DCS), Rockwell Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems (SCADA) related hardware, software, network infrastructure, and electronic Rt-reporting scope across various projects.
  5. Support Plant Automation team during the post-implementation activities including operationalization of the new assets by extending hyper-care support, training the System Owners, and Manufacturing team, revising the SOPs, and training documents, delivering spare parts list, updating Maximo assets and Amgen CMDB systems.
  6. Ensure compliance to Amgen Engineering and Operational standards, specifications, and procedures as applicable during the project design and implementation.
  7. As applicable to the capital project scope, represent Plant Automation team and support new continuous improvements by performing automation engineering assessments, implementing automation system configuration changes, and supporting engineering and process qualification runs.
  8. Support a safe working environment by complying with all pertinent environmental health/safety practice, rules, and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotech Engineering, or related life science engineering.
  • Knowledge and experience in capital project lifecycle management including conceptual design, scope, resource estimate & cost estimate development, business case development, detailed design, engineering, commissioning, validation, and project execution, as it relates to Plant Automation and process control systems with GMP biopharmaceutical production facility equipment/systems in support of Drug Substance, Drug Product plant operations.
  • Has five or more years combined experience with the following automation systems:
    • Emerson Delta-V DCS system.
    • Rockwell Automation SCADA and PLC Platform.
    • ABB Robot and Mitsubishi roller bottle machine
    • Emerson Delta-V DCS system.
    • Electronic Batch Reporting Systems Design and implementation experience.
    • Process Control Network design including network segregation.
    • Process Control Systems: Virtual Infrastructure design and implementation.
    • System Integration using OPC, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, and DeviceNet technologies.
    • Compliance to regulatory requirements such as 21 CFR Part 11, ASTM 2500, S88, S95 and GAMP.
       
Top Must Have Skill Sets:
1. Must have direct programming experience in Rockwell and/or Emerson and/or HMI and/or Allen Bradley
2. Life Sciences GMP experience
3. Experience with supporting automation capital projects (qualification, testing)
Basic Qualifications:
Masters degree and 5 years of experience OR Bachelors degree and 7 years of experience OR Associates degree and 12 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 14 years of experience
Why is the Position Open?
Supplement additional workload on team
Interview Process:
One Phone screen with Hiring Manager and One Panel Interview with team. Both Virtual.
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.