Biotechnology, or biotech, engineers are pioneering scientists who combine their passion for biology with engineering principles to use or transform biological elements in production processes. Think food engineering or medical research.
Biotech engineers are curious professionals who strive to understand then reconfigure the biological building blocks of living things, also using molecular biology to do so. They research the genetic and physical attributes of cells, tissues, and organisms to identify practical uses for the science in biotech engineering processes. These engineers have invaluable scientific and engineering talent that make their professions critical to the successful cutting-edge biotech operations.
In biotechnology engineer jobs, engineers can be responsible for conducting research, designing equipment and processes, running tests, evaluating their results, and overseeing biotech engineering operations. Biotechnology engineers often use computer modeling and other technical processes to test the effectiveness of the biotech products, while also determining their environmental and consumer safety.
Given the importance of biotech engineering processes in many industries, biotechnology engineers can find many exciting job opportunities. Sectors include agriculture, healthcare and medical research, food manufacturing and pharmaceuticals. Biotech engineers often work in labs in connection with industry.
In healthcare, for instance, biotech engineers may be involved in researching and creating artificial organs for patients. In the agriculture sector, biotechnology engineers may be responsible for producing preservatives for use in food and drinks, or they might genetically modify crops to increase their drought resistance. With the advancements in biotech every day, the future career outlook for biotechnology engineers is very promising.
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Commercial GM
Location: Shanghai Shanghai
Branche: Life Sciences
Expertise: Marketing & Sales
Experience: 5 years
We have a current opportunity for a Commercial GM on a permanent basis. The position will be based in Shanghai. For further information about this position please apply. This role will report to CEO and manage overall commercial business in China and overseas. You will need to manage an established team of 10+ subordinates (Sales and Tech Support) and drive business growth. You will work closely with R&D and Manufacture Operations as peers. Job Responsibilities Oversee whole team sales and operational work to ensure the smooth operation of commercial business, and continue to develop and improve the team, strengthen the effectiveness of cooperation. Provide leadership to ensure go to market alignment by developing sustainable and strategic relationship with clients, leading Industry Partners and trade Recommend, develop, and implement sales strategies and communicate to team; set sales target and allocate to sales; formulate and implement pricing programs; execute plan to achieve sales productivity standards. Build and maintain strong relationships with KA clients and distributors. Provide timely training and appropriate solutions with the help of internal or external resources to improve customer base and brand exposure. Leads team transition to solution sales, be qualified to make account planning, seller portfolio analysis, milestone check. Drive sales team to achieve sales income that meets agreed targets in regional markets. Select, train, develop, motivate, and monitor performance of direct reports to achieve functional and departmental business goals. Motivate and upgrade sales team's capability through implementing sales incentive plan, utilization of sales tools, sales pipeline. Work with marketing team on related marketing activities, including proposal and implement of necessary events (webinar, seminar, exhibition et, al), screening media and promotion platform, coordinating internal resources to give speech in the defined events as needed, and track the design of the promotion materials. Other duties as assigned by CEO. se both written and spoken. Willing to travel.
Project Validation Specialist
Location: Charlottetown
Branche: Food Production
Expertise: Production & Manufacturing
Experience: 2 years
Project Management: Lead and manage internal and external projects from initiation to completion. Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and timelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project objectives are met on time. Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and issues, proposing solutions where necessary. Coordinate with stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and internal personnel. Validation/ Qualification Documentation: Develop and write qualification packages, including IQ, OQ, PQ, and CSV documents. Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, GMP, etc.). Plan and execute qualification protocols and testing for equipment, systems, and processes. Prepare reports and documentation to verify that equipment and systems meet specified standards and operate within intended parameters. Ensure qualification packages are completed accurately, and maintain proper records for audits and inspections. Team Collaboration: Work closely with Engineering, Quality Assurance team, and other departments to gather necessary data for qualifications. Provide guidance and mentorship to team members involved in qualification activities. Maintain communication with project teams to ensure smooth execution of both qualification activities and project timelines. Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for improvement in qualification processes and project management methods. Ensure ongoing compliance with industry standards and best practices. Stay updated on industry trends and changes in regulatory requirements affecting qualification activities.
Common biotechnology engineer responsibilities
A biotech engineer is responsible for performing a range of important engineering tasks. Responsibilities may include:
- Studying organisms and biological systems to create new products;
- Researching new methods of manufacturing biotechnologies, or reconfiguring biological substances to achieve breakthrough solutions;
- Inspecting, monitoring, testing, detecting, and solving an array of biotech engineering challenges, such as diagnosing diseases or product effectiveness;
- Performing biotech process engineering calculations to design or improve equipment, devices, or processes;
- Developing and using engineering software and computer-assisted design (CAD) software to execute tasks;
- Installing or providing technical support on biotech equipment use, including providing training as needed;
- Planning and deploying functional biotech engineering processes;
- Overseeing active biotech engineering processes;
- Collaborating with diverse engineers or team members, as well as customers on the biotechnology engineering projects;
- Collecting data or writing reports related to biotech engineering projects;
- Presenting developing or new research to diverse audiences;
- Preparing detailed documentation and specifications for the purchase of biotechnology engineering or industrial equipment and materials;
- Delivering results in line with agreed biotech project timelines and budgets;
- Ensuring the compliance of biotech engineering outputs with relevant requirements, codes, and certifications, and in line with customer needs and demands;
- Always ensuring the safety and security of team members;
- Safeguarding environmental safety of substances.
Qualifications for biotechnology engineers
Biotech engineers should have a Bachelor’s degree, and preferably an advanced degree in Biotech Engineering, Biology, or a related technical field.
Additional supporting skills and experience include:
- 3-5 years of biotech engineering experience;
- Excellent applied biology, math, and analytical skills;
- Proficient in using the latest computer hardware and software technologies;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to be able to work easily with other engineers, managers, and team members;
- Project and team management skills.
