Technology Transfer Engineer – Pharma / Biotech

Job Title: Technology Transfer Engineer – Pharma / Biotech

Company: Novozen Healthcare LLC.

Location: Spokane, WA (100% Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract (6 Months, with Strong Extension Potential)

Job Responsibilities

• Support technology transfer projects from planning through implementation.
• Assist with commissioning, qualification, and validation activities for pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment and supporting systems.
• Author and execute Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ) protocols and reports.
• Develop and update validation documentation, protocols, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and User Requirement Specifications (URSs).
• Support equipment installation, startup, and operational readiness activities.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Formulation, and Project teams.
• Troubleshoot qualification-related issues and support investigations and resolutions.
• Execute qualification activities in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements and site procedures.
• Prepare and maintain documentation to support regulatory inspections and audit readiness.
• Support sponsor-driven technology transfer and manufacturing startup initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in CQV, validation, equipment qualification, manufacturing engineering, technical operations, or a related function.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, biologics, or sterile manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience supporting technology transfer, qualification, validation, commissioning, or facility expansion projects.
• Ability to independently author qualification protocols, reports, and technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of IQ/OQ/PQ and commissioning and qualification principles.
• Experience working in GMP-regulated environments.
• Strong technical writing, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience qualifying process vessels, manufacturing tanks, mixing and formulation equipment, sterility support equipment, manufacturing fixtures, or Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems.
• Experience with ultra-low-temperature freezers, walk-in freezers, cold rooms, refrigerated storage, temperature-controlled warehouses, or temperature mapping studies.
• Experience developing qualification strategies, supporting media fills, and executing manufacturing startup and operational readiness activities.
• Experience developing and revising SOPs, URSs, qualification protocols, and technical reports.

Pay Scale

Anticipated hourly pay range: $45/hr to $50/hr on W2.

Benefits

Employees hired into this position are eligible for the following benefits, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements:

Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options are available through a third-party provider. Employees are responsible for paying the full cost of their insurance premiums.

Retirement Benefits: A 401(k) retirement savings plan is available. No employer matching or other employer contributions are provided.

Paid Time Off (PTO): No PTO is provided other than that required by applicable state and local laws.