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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Key Account Manager – Sales
Location: Navi Mumbai
Branche: Pharmaceuticals
Expertise: Marketing & Sales
Experience: 2 years
Position: Key Account Manager – Sales;YOE: 3 to 5 Years;Contract: On Permanent Role;Location: Bangalore/ Delhi/ Mumbai/ Ahmedabad.
Clinical Director - AI
Location: North York
Branche: Life Sciences
Expertise: HR & Recruiting
Experience: 5 years
The ideal candidate is skilled in extending Large Language Models for diverse applications, handling engineering and scaling challenges in large organizations, and has a strong understanding of both biology and underlying AI algorithms. Passion for using AI to revolutionize biomedical research and unlock scientific mysteries is key to success in this role. Lead a team of AI/ML and software engineers to evaluate, develop, extend and apply advance ML/AI methods for Clinical Trial design, analysis and optimization. Develop, implement, test and refine advanced AI/ML methods for the processing, analysis, modeling integration and visualization of large-scale biomedical data including text, imaging, and omics data. Use AI and ML methods for knowledge extraction from text and other structured data and for integrating this data with other types of structure and unstructured data using multi-modal genAI methods. Be in close contact with our clinical teams to discuss requirements, possible solutions and ways to integrate the proposed AI/ML methods to improve clinical trial design and execution. Work closely with the leading generative AI companies (our vendors) to make sure our products are state of the art and up to date. Work with developers, engineers, and ML Operations to deliver AI/ML solutions to product teams.
Biomanufacturing Site Lead
Location: Montréal
Branche: Pharmaceuticals
Expertise: HR & Recruiting
Experience: 3 years
Collaborate with the Director of Technical Training and the technical training team as well as industry and academic partners to develop curriculum and programming that meets the needs of the biopharma manufacturing industry. Represent the company and manage relationships when working with various vendors, partners, and other stakeholders. Delivery of training material, including lectures and practical content in biopharmaceutical processing operations (in-person and online). Delivery of customized training materials for clients onsite, online, or offsite. Work with the company's team and partners to ensure the curriculum is responsive to the needs of the industry. Self-directed learning/professional development to ensure current knowledge of bioprocessing and awareness of industry trends and advances. Implementation and maintenance of documentation for the company's facility and business activities (SOPs, production batch records, project proposals, and technical reports). Supporting the company in the delivery of new and expanded methods of training (e.g., eLearning, blended learning, etc.) Host tours of the company's training facility and attend business development meetings with prospective clients. Evaluate training programs to ensure they are responsive to the needs of client and make changes and redesign where necessary. Plan, organize, and lead training programs, ensuring proper execution and outcomes of learning objectives. Lead discussions with other stakeholders in biopharma training facility design and equipment needs/purchase Work with business development representative to identify viable clients and support development of client base of the training facility. Research, source, and manage the purchase, installation, and maintenance of necessary scientific equipment and consumables. Supervise and manage other biopharma training and support staff including contract trainers as assigned to facility. Manage day-to-day operations of Montreal Training Facility Manage the receiving, installation, and maintenance of necessary training equipment for Montreal. Work with the Executive Director, Director of Tech Training, and the designated project manager for the facility design and fit-up. Manage training and technician staff assigned to the Montreal facility. Manage training materials and consumable inventory and costs associated with the Montreal facility. Ensure safe operation and maintenance of laboratory and plant equipment and liaising with the facilities team to resolve problems.
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.
