Senior Process Engineer, Spray Drying

Requirements

• Work in lab/pilot-plant setting with solvents and fine powders; PPE required.
• Ability to lift up to ~25-40 lbs occasionally; extended periods of standing during operations.
• Some travel may be required for vendor FAT/SAT or client tech transfer (≤10%).

Additional Information

Serán is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer with deep spray drying expertise to develop, scale, and transfer robust processes for small molecule and complex drug products. You will lead end-to-end unit operations-from feasibility and DOE through clinical/commercial scale-up-while ensuring safety, quality (GMP), and operational excellence in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. As the system owner, the Process Engineer oversees creation and revision of equipment documentation packages, supports regulatory and client audits, and ensures alignment with cGMP expectations. They maintain a deep, data‑driven understanding of equipment performance, analyze trends to anticipate issues, and drive improvements that enhance reliability, yield, and product quality. The role collaborates closely with Maintenance, Quality, Validation, and Manufacturing to coordinate spare‑parts strategies, preventative maintenance, calibration schedules, and implementation of clean‑in‑place systems. In a CDMO setting, the engineer also partners with clients and internal teams to support tech transfers, scale‑up activities, and lifecycle management of spray‑drying processes. Compensation correlates to skills and experience presented by selected candidate. Visit https://www.seranbio.com/careers to learn more about company culture and the community of Bend, Oregon. Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Benefits Summary: Serán employees accrue over four weeks of paid time off annually. Employer contributions to a retirement account begin after 90 days and do not require an employee match or vesting period. Various health plans allow employees to find the best coverage for their individual or family needs with minimal employee contributions. Serán covers each employee with basic life and long-term disability, giving access to increase or add coverage. An Employee Assistance Program provides support for all things related to our employees' wellbeing, along with access to pet insurance. The Corporate Headquarters of Serán BioScience are located at 63047 Layton Ave, Bend, OR 97701

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