Packaging Engineer

Job Description

Title: Cold Chain Packaging Engineer
Location: Foster City, CA - Hybrid
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Pay Range: $70.00 - $96.30 USD hourly on W2

Job Description:
This position resides within the Packaging Development team, with a primary focus on the development, qualification, and lifecycle management of controlled temperature (cold chain) packaging systems (thermal protection systems) to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance across global distribution of our pharmaceuticals and biologics products.
Specific Job Requirements
Author packaging protocols, reports, and technical documentation to support shipping qualification and regulatory filings
Design and execute qualification plans for thermal protection systems
Develop specifications for thermal protection systems components
Support deviation investigations and root cause assessments, as required
Download and analyze temperature monitoring data to support thermal qualification activities
Author and review SOPs related to shipping qualification activities ensuring alignment with other quality systems and procedures
Potential for travel up to 10%.
Knowledge
Strong technical skills and knowledge of package development and cold chain principals
Working knowledge of temperature-controlled shipping container qualification standards and regulations
Understanding of Good Distribution Practices
Strong communication, technical writing, and organizational skills
Experience collaborating with external suppliers and/or contract test laboratories is desirable
Specific Education and Experience
B.S. Degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, package engineering, or a related scientific field. Advanced degree(s) with commensurate industry experience considered.
Experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry preferred - 5+ years of hands-on experience


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Medhaj Gajjar