MSAT Engineer

Position : MSAT Engineer

Location : Salt Lake City, UT (Onsite)

Experience : 1 3 years

Duration : 12+ months (potential extension up to 24 months)

Industry : Biotechnology / Biopharmaceutical

About the Role

We're a fast-growing biotechnology company expanding production capacity with a new facility in Salt Lake City. We're seeking a motivated MSAT Engineer to join our team onsite. This role supports pilot-scale process execution and technology transfer activities within the MSAT lab, ensuring accurate process runs, compliant documentation, and high-quality data that drive process optimization and scale-up.

You'll gain hands-on experience with bioreactors, filtration systems, chromatography, and other bioprocess equipment, while contributing directly to the development and delivery of life-changing therapies.

Key Responsibilities

Execute pilot-scale experiments, including equipment setup, operation, troubleshooting, and cleaning (bioreactors, filtration systems, chromatography, etc.)

Perform cell culture and purification operations, along with media and buffer preparation for GLP campaigns

Collect, analyze, and document process data; maintain compliant lab notebooks and electronic records

Support lab management : sample handling, inventory control, raw materials and consumables tracking

Draft and revise technical documentation (batch records, SOPs, protocols, recipes, reports)

Summarize and present technical findings to cross-functional teams

Collaborate with senior MSAT engineers on process scale-up and technology transfer activities

Support ad-hoc analytical testing and cell culture for GMP runs as needed

Maintain equipment calibration and usage logs; perform routine maintenance

Ensure full compliance with GxP, lab safety, and environmental standards

Stay current on all assigned training and execute only after required certifications are completed

Major Deliverables

Accurate and compliant process documentation (batch records, lab notebooks, e-records)

Data analyses and technical reports for internal review

Contributions to technology transfer and process scale-up packages

Properly maintained equipment records and troubleshooting documentation

Actionable recommendations for process or documentation improvements

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Biomedical Engineering , or related field

1 3 years of engineering experience in the Biotechnology or Pharmaceutical industry

Hands-on lab experience

Familiarity with downstream processes , filtration systems , and bioreactors

Strong written and oral communication skills

Ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic work environment

Willingness to occasionally work weekends

Physically able to lift 25+ lbs, climb ladders, and stand for extended periods

Ability to wear appropriate PPE (gowning, gloves, safety shoes, etc.) for extended durations

Preferred Qualifications

Industry experience with protein therapeutics

Experience with Akta Pure, Akta Pilot, bioreactors, TFF , and Cytiva Unicorn software

Knowledge of FDA cGxP requirements for clinical biopharmaceuticals

Exposure to GxP documentation systems and analytical instruments (e.g., HPLC)

Demonstrated understanding of process development and scale-up principles