Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Aseptic Process Engineer
Sacramento, CA 95834 · Mid
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About the role
- The Aseptic Process Engineer is responsible for providing technical process ownership and engineering support for sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing operations in a cGMP-regulated environment.
- This role supports aseptic formulation, sterile filtration, filling, stoppering, capping, sealing, inspection, and packaging processes for vials, prefilled syringes, cartridges, and flexible containers/bags.
- This position supports process troubleshooting, deviation investigations, CAPAs, change controls, process validation, media fills, technology transfer, equipment/process improvements, and contamination control initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical support for aseptic manufacturing processes including formulation, sterile filtration, product transfer, aseptic filling, stoppering, capping, sealing, and related fill/finish operations.
- Support process readiness activities including procedures, batch records, training, equipment setup, materials, and critical process parameters.
- Provide technical support for operations performed in Grade A, B, C, D, and controlled manufacturing areas, as applicable.
- Support contamination control strategy implementation, including aseptic behaviors, cleanroom practices, intervention management, airflow considerations, and process risk reduction.
- Assess process interventions, line design, personnel interactions, material movement, and equipment interactions for contamination risk.
- Partner with Manufacturing, Microbiology, Quality Assurance, and Validation to investigate environmental monitoring trends, sterility-related events, and aseptic process concerns.
- Perform data analysis to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
- Support process optimization activities for formulation, fill volume control, filtration, product transfer, component handling, and filing performance.
- Nivagen is a global company dedicated to enhancing lives by developing and providing cost-effective generic prescription drugs and over-the-counter products for the North American market.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, or related technical discipline required.
- Advanced degree in engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, biotechnology, or related discipline preferred.
- Experience supporting sterile manufacturing, aseptic fill/finish, formulation, process engineering, MSAT, validation, or technical operations strongly preferred.
- Experience with aseptic processing for
Skills
- Strong understanding of aseptic processing, sterile drug product manufacturing, contamination control, and cGMP requirements.
- Working knowledge of formulation, sterile filtration, filling, stoppering, capping, sealing, inspection, and packaging interfaces.
- Ability to troubleshoot process issues and apply structured root cause analysis tools.
- Ability to analyze manufacturing data, process trends, deviations, and performance metrics.
- Strong technical writing skills for investigations, reports, protocols, SOPs, batch records, and change controls.
- Knowledge of process validation, cleaning validation, computerized systems, and continued process verification concepts preferred.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and project execution skills.
- Ability to work effectively on the manufacturing floor and with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced GMP environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools.
Benefits
- Our team of professionals collaborates tirelessly to pioneer advancements in manufacturing, distribution, and quality control, ensuring a holistic approach to healthcare.
- We prioritize our employees' well-being by offering competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and robust training and development opportunities.
- By investing in our workforce and fostering a culture of growth and support, we empower our team to drive innovation and make a positive impact in the healthcare industry.
- Support sterile drug product formats including vials, prefilled syringes, cartridges, and flexible containers/bags.
Company info
- For over a decade, we've remained steadfast in our commitment to core values of excellence, integrity, and respect for people.
- Through vertical integration of the pharmaceutical supply chain, cutting-edge technology, and unwavering dedication to excellence, we continually strive to redefine medication accessibility and affordability.
- At Nivagen, our mission is clear: to make a meaningful difference in people's lives by delivering high-quality, affordable medications while upholding the highest standards of integrity and excellence.
- Job Location:
- Nivagen Pharmaceuticals Inc., Sacramento, CA
- 3900 Duckhorn Dr, Sacramento, CA 95834.
- About the Job:
- Job Title: Aseptic Process Engineer
- Reports to: Process Engineering Manager
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