R&D Engineer I

About the role

DCI Donor Services (DDS) seeks a R&D Engineer I to join their Research and Development team at the Nashville, TN site. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, with Master’s degree preferred, and 0-2 years of biotech research, process engineering or product development experience. Preferred qualifications include direct experience with regulated environments, cGMP procedures, and engineering practices on tissue banking, pharmaceutical, or biotech production processes.

Responsibilities

• Identify process related operational excellence opportunities and lead process improvement initiatives from the laboratory into manufacturing or supporting processes
• Support execution of data trending and statistical process analysis related to R&D Engineering
• Support multiple projects simultaneously. Ensure projects are completed within budget and on schedule
• Auxiliary in creating engineering and validation protocols for new products/processes
• Auxiliary in development of SOP’s and Work Instructions for new formulations, products and product improvements
• Auxiliary in sourcing, installing, and developing maintenance programs for manufacturing equipment
• Provide technical support for successful scale-up, transfer of process technology, and for clinical and/or commercial manufacturing operations
• Routine process monitoring and troubleshooting
• Represent R&D and collaborate with other functions such as Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or related degree
• Master’s degree preferred
• 0 – 2 years of biotech research, process engineering or product development experience
• Direct experience with regulated environments (FDA, OSHA, EPA, etc.) and/or with cGMP procedures and engineering practices on tissue banking / pharmaceutical /biotech production processes, clean utilities, facilities, instruments, and equipment preferred
• LEAN/Six Sigma certification preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.), SolidWorks (or equivalent CAD software) and computer software programs relevant to the engineering discipline and project management

Qualifications

• Selfless, hardworking, passionate, and dependable

Benefits

• Up to 184 hours of PTO your first year
• Up to 72 hours of Sick Time your first year
• Two Medical Plans (your choice of a PPO or HDHP), Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 403(b) plan with matching contribution
• Company provided term life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• Wellness Program
• Supplemental insurance benefits such as accident coverage and short-term disability
• Discounts on home/auto/renter/pet insurance
• Cell phone discounts through Verizon

Pay

Competitive compensation package including up to 184 hours of PTO your first year, up to 72 hours of Sick Time your first year, and a 403(b) plan with matching contribution.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the position and the team.