Biotech Material Qualification Engineer (Single-Use & Raw Materials)

job summary:
Advance your career with a top-tier global pharmaceutical leader in Lexington, MA! We are seeking a skilled Material Qualification Engineer for a dynamic 6-month hybrid role (onsite Tuesday-Thursday). In this high-impact position, you will drive material qualification strategies, support technical transfers, and ensure patient safety across commercial biomanufacturing operations.

location: Lexington, Massachusetts
job type: Contract
salary: $70.00 - 81.38 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Develop and execute Material Qualification (MQ) protocols, reports, and validation packages for single-use components and QC-released raw materials.
• Support the Human Daily Exposure (HDE) program, technical assessments, and Extractables/Leachables (E/L) calculations.
• Manage quality system elements, including Change Controls, Deviations, CAPAs, and Vendor Change Notifications.
• Represent MQ in cross-functional strategy meetings covering Tech Transfer, MSAT, Engineering, and Quality Assurance.
• Lead technical strategies for QC-released chemicals and participate in regulatory agency inspections.

 
qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Material Science, Mechanical, Biomedical, or Chemical Engineering (or related field) with 4+ years of relevant experience, OR a Master's degree with 2+ years of experience.
• Prior experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry with mAb manufacturing (upstream or downstream) knowledge.
• Expertise in single-use manufacturing equipment design, single-use specifications, and chemical qualification.
• Strong familiarity with major material suppliers, testing methods for quality attributes, and Extractables/Leachables (E/L) standards.

 
skills: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), Deviation Investigation, Change Control Management, Quality Control (QC), Technology Transfer




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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).




This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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