Job Description
Process Engineer I Location: Seattle, WA Department: JPlant Operations Reports to: Manager, Manufacturing - Cell Culture About Us: this is who we are At Evotec, we believe that curiosity is the spark that drives innovation and success. The Role: / your challenge, …in our journey We’re looking for a passionate and curious Process Engineer I to join our team. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to drive impactful projects, collaborate with bright minds, and explore uncharted territories. As a Process Engineer I at Just-Evotec, you'll have the freedom to ask the hard questions, think outside the box, and find creative solutions that push us forward. It’s a role where your curiosity will fuel both your personal growth and the success of the team. What You'll Do: This role requires close collaboration with multi-disciplinary project/technical teams as we work together to define the future of biotherapeutics and embrace the challenge of innovation. Under direct/moderate supervision, job responsibilities encompass the transfer of novel purification processes from model to manufacturing scale. Process engineers will work closely with scientists and engineers to develop manufacturing processes for novel biotherapeutics. The PE1 will then execute upstream and/or downstream manufacturing operations they had a hand in building. The role will work with disposable based manufacturing equipment and be involved in upstream manufacturing operations including performing aseptic operations, shake flask cell expansion process, bioreactor operations and media preparation; and downstream manufacturing operations including continuous protein capture, chromatography polishing steps, and drug formulation and fill. The staff member is expected to comply and follow written procedures for safety requirements, cGMP Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, and manufacturing documentation. Who You Are: Bachelor’s degree in biological science or engineering with 0-3 years of relevant experience. Candidate must possess strong focus on quality and attention to detail. Motivated, self-starter with strong mechanical aptitude. Understanding of equipment, operations, and engineering principles used to manufacture biotherapeutics. Experience in purification principles and operations. Experience with disposable-based processing equipment is a plus. Why Join Us: Growth Opportunities: We’re a company that believes in continuous learning and development. Whether it’s professional courses, mentorship, or new projects, we’ll help you grow. Flexible Work Environment: We offer flexible work options to help you balance your professional and personal life. Site based, Seattle with limited travel to Redmond site. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone’s voice is valued, and curiosity is encouraged. Innovative Projects: You’ll have the chance to work on groundbreaking initiatives and cutting-edge technology in an atmosphere where your curiosity is the key to success. The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be $80,168.40 to $83,000; Additional total rewards include discretionary annual bonus, comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, short-term and long-term disability, company paid basic life insurance, 401k company match, flexible work, generous paid time off and paid holiday, wellness and transportation benefits. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, age, disability, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The Company’s multimodality platform comprises a unique combination of innovative technologies, data and science for the discovery, development, and production of first-in-class and best-in-class pharmaceutical products. Evotec leverages this “Data-driven R&D Autobahn to Cures” for proprietary projects and within a network of partners including all Top 20 Pharma and over 800 biotechnology companies, academic institutions, as well as other healthcare stakeholders. Within these areas of expertise, Evotec aims to create the world-leading co-owned pipeline for innovative therapeutics and has to-date established a portfolio of more than 200 proprietary and co-owned R&D projects from early discovery to clinical development. The Company’s 17 sites offer highly synergistic technologies and services and operate as complementary clusters of excellence. For additional information please go to and follow us on X/Twitter @Evotec and LinkedIn.