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# Principal Process Engineer, Manufacturing Sciences & Technology, Cell Therapy at AstraZeneca

Compensation

$142,378 – $213,566/yr

**Location**
: Los Angeles, California

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: lead/mgmt

**Posted**
: Sep 17, 2026

## Description

AstraZeneca is hiring a Principal Process Engineer to support clinical and commercial cell therapy manufacturing across its Santa Monica and Tarzana, California facilities. The role leads MS&T engineers, provides on-the-floor technical support, manages deviations and CAPAs, performs data trending and process performance analysis, supports technology transfer and process validation, and contributes to regulatory and lifecycle activities. Candidates need a relevant PhD, M.S., or B.S. with the specified years of industry experience, GMP and cell therapy unit operations expertise, statistical analysis skills, and strong technical communication. The position is on-site with approximately 15% travel and an on-call rotation, with an annual base pay range of $142,377.60 to $213,566.40 and medical, dental, and vision benefits.

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