Engineer / Scientist II, R&D Strategic Innovation Accelerator

About the role

This is a fully site-based role located in Bend, Oregon (USA). Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute laboratory-scale downstream processing experiments involving chromatography, filtration, harvest clarification, and ultrafiltration/diafiltration.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot bioprocessing equipment and associated control systems.
• Develop scalable, high-throughput, or automated experimental workflows that generate high-quality, reproducible process data.
• Apply engineering principles to evaluate process performance, solve practical problems, and guide iterative experimental design.
• Contribute flexibly across adjacent technical areas, including cell culture, bioreactor operation, automation, and analytical assays.
• Communicate results clearly and contribute effectively within fast-paced, multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Bioprocess Engineering, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of relevant hands-on experience in downstream processing, protein purification, or bioprocess development.
• Experience with downstream unit operations such as chromatography, filtration, harvest clarification, or ultrafiltration/diafiltration.
• Experience designing chromatography experiments and operating ÄKTA systems is preferred.
• Strong engineering fundamentals as applied to bioseparations unit operations.
• Strong quantitative problem-solving, data-analysis, and experimental-design skills.
• Mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting and maintaining laboratory equipment.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture, bioreactors, automation, programming, or assay development is a plus.

Qualifications

• Passionate about driving impactful research and technology development.
• Willing to collaborate, learn from others, and contribute to a dynamic and innovative work environment.
• Desire to grow professionally through hands-on project involvement and mentorship.

Skills

• Strong understanding of bioprocess engineering principles.
• Ability to design and execute experiments in a laboratory setting.
• Proficiency in using bioprocessing equipment and control systems.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

Our compensation programs recognize high performance. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance. For more details on our global benefits, visit this link.