Senior Engineering Technician

Serán BioScience is seeking an experienced engineering technician to help develop novel pharmaceutical drug products. The Senior Engineering Technician will support an interdisciplinary team of engineers and scientists in developing drug manufacturing processes. Duties will include assembly, operation, cleaning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of process equipment, and proposing and implementing safety and workstream improvements. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in multiple pharmaceutical manufacturing unit operations, strategically lead equipment improvement initiatives, and execute experimental plans with high-level direction.  Additionally, the ideal candidate will be capable of supervising a team of engineering technicians.

• Assembles, operates, cleans, maintains, and troubleshoots process equipment
• Provides guidance and mentorship to others related to process equipment operation and maintenance
• Proposes and implements safety and workstream improvements proactively or with high-level direction
• Designs and executes experimental plans with high-level direction
• Provides guidance/mentorship to others in execution of experimental plans
• Collaborates with others in identifying and onboarding new process equipment
• May have direct reports
• Provides mentorship and technical guidance to co-workers and direct reports
• Responsibilities may increase in scope to align with company initiatives
• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills
• Logical approach to troubleshooting
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Ability to work off-hour shifts as required by project needs
• Adheres to consistent and predictable in-person attendance
• Communicates effectively and maintains productive relationships with coworkers, clients, and other contacts outside of the company
• Demonstrates the ability to collaborate and work in cross-functional teams
• Accepts feedback from a variety of sources and constructively manages conflict
• Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines with no supervision
• Multitasks and adjusts priorities of self and others in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining focus and managing disruption and/or unexpected needs

• High School Diploma or equivalent and minimum of 6 years relevant experience required or

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering or scientific discipline and minimum of 3 years relevant experience
• Relevant experience defined by hands-on work in laboratory or manufacturing environment

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment as appropriate for each activity

• Ability to walk between multiple facilities

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