Process Engineer II – Downstream

Evotec

Process Engineer II supporting downstream processing in biopharmaceutical production. Collaborating with teams and driving improvements in a dynamic environment.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeRedmond • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represents site MSAT on project teams as technical subject matter expert (SME)
Develops process understanding and expertise
Authors, reviews and owns process related documentation (technical documents, test protocols, batch records, process descriptions, SOPs, etc)
Authors, reviews change controls including managing change implementation
Utilizes technical skills and process knowledge to participate and/or lead investigations related to process/New product implementation
Collaborates with impacted groups to drive implementation of CAPAs from approval to closure & effectiveness check
Monitors and reports on process performance data analysis
Shares 24/7 on call support activities during production
Applies Operational Excellence principles to lead continuous improvement for downstream process improvements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Masters (or Bachelors) degree in Engineering
2+ (5+) years of pharmaceutical/biotech experience
minimum of 2-4 years of supporting downstream purification activities for biopharmaceutical products
Proven record of accomplishment and self-directed leadership in GMP pharmaceutical or biotechnology
Technical purification and solution preparation operations using disposable-based manufacturing technologies
Demonstrated capabilities to work with high-performing teams
Ability to drive change and influence internal and external stakeholders
Good interpersonal, team, and collaborative skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Experience in leading risk assessment and risk management for pharmaceutical products and processes
Experience in applying principles of Quality by Design.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

process documentationtest protocolsbatch recordsSOPschange controlsprocess performance data analysisdownstream purificationsolution preparation operationsGMPQuality by Design

Soft Skills

self-directed leadershipcollaborative skillsinterpersonal skillsteam skillscommunication skillsability to drive changeinfluence stakeholdersrisk assessmentrisk managementcontinuous improvement

Certifications

Masters degree in EngineeringBachelors degree in Engineering