Process Engineer at Serán BioScience

Location: Bend, Oregon
Posted: Mar 23, 2026

Description

Serán BioScience is looking for a highly experienced Process Engineer specializing in spray drying to develop, scale, and transfer robust processes for small molecule and complex drug products. This role involves leading end-to-end unit operations, ensuring safety, quality (GMP), and operational excellence. The engineer will oversee equipment documentation, support regulatory audits, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Collaboration with various departments like Maintenance, Quality, Validation, and Manufacturing is essential, as well as partnering with clients in a CDMO setting.

Required Skills

spray drying expertise
solution preparation
secondary drying systems
equipment documentation packages
continuous improvements
root cause analyses
FMEAs
DOE/QbD studies
process thermodynamics
fluid mechanics
heat and mass transfer
data analysis
written communication skills
collaborate effectively
time management skills

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 7+ years (or more for Senior/Principal) hands-on spray drying experience in pharma/biotech or specialty chemicals.
Hands-on experience with facility start-up, commissioning, and equipment qualification.
Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated experience working in and supporting GMP manufacturing lines
Demonstrated experience with principles of risk-based decision making and common tools for risk analysis
Ability to apply rigorous scientific and engineering principles to guide practical decisions
Working knowledge of process thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat and mass transfer
Ability to analyze complex data sets
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the organization
Excellent time management skills, with an ability to prioritize and / or delegate tasks appropriately to meet deadlines
Ability to function in a fast-paced team environment