Principal Process Engineer

Post Date

Dec 15, 2025

Location

Durham,
North Carolina

ZIP/Postal Code

27703
US
Feb 14, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

RAL-89bb44a3-4d3d-4845-81fb-6f7c29762ceb

Pay Rate

$140k - $167k (estimate)

Job Description

As a Principal Process Engineer, you will act as member of a cross-functional team to support implementation of new systems and improvements to existing manufacturing processes and equipment. You will apply sound scientific and engineering principles to successfully define upstream and downstream process equipment requirements, specifications and standards for facility fit, and assess equipment design and operation in a commercial cGMP production facility. This may include upstream activities such as cell culture and harvest, and/or downstream processes such as chromatography, purification, and filtration. You will be at the forefront of existing best practices and evaluating technologies. Provide system ownership for Upstream Biopharmaceutical process equipment. Identify, support, and/or lead implementation of engineering-based improvements or upgrades to the equipment or facility systems. This may include development of business case for improvement and identification of design requirements and then translation of requirements into process equipment/system design, specification and supporting the construction, startup, and validation of process equipment.

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Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in bioprocess engineering within the biotech or biopharmaceutical industry.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.