Process Engineering Positions

Argonaut Manufacturing Services Inc. is a contract manufacturing organization (CMO) headquartered in Carlsbad, CA with over 100,000 square feet of manufacturing space across four locations. The company is dedicated to serving highly innovative companies in the biopharmaceutical and molecular diagnostics industries. Argonaut is a full service, cost‑effective partner, providing complete solutions in the areas of formulation, filling and final kitting of reagents and consumables. Argonaut provides quality and regulatory expertise to assure the highest in quality manufacturing and supply chain excellence.

At Argonaut Manufacturing Services we value our employees and are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well‑being and financial future. Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company‑Paid Life Insurance (1x Annual Salary)

Voluntary Life Insurance Options

Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching

10 Paid Holidays Annually

This position reports to the Director of Technical Operations and will be responsible for providing expertise and guidance in the field of reagent formulation, filling and finishing activities for the Molecular Diagnostics & Life Sciences manufacturing segment of Argonaut Manufacturing Services. This individual will be hands‑on and be directly involved with floor technicians to ensure proper techniques and guidelines are being followed.

This role is an on‑site position Monday - Friday 8 hours/day (excluding lunch break). Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required. Flexible start time between 7:00 am - 9:00 am with a consistent schedule.

Develop and validate methods associated with QC and Manufacturing processes

Design, specify and validate equipment and processes

Facilitate transition of new methodologies into manufacturing laboratory

Responsible for development and implementation of production and analytical "In‑process" controls for commercial manufacturing

Responsible for leading and executing transfer of NPIs from development to manufacturing shopfloor

Responsible for independently designing and executing experimental protocols, interpreting data from different sources/format and preparing scientific/operations development reports

Effective communication with all levels of organizational structure, through multiple departments

Responsible for leading quality investigations like deviations, CAPAs, NCMRs, OOS, OOT issues

Take initiative to develop and implement new processes to collect data around and analyze the health of production areas

Create and format technical documents like SOPs, master batch record and work instructions

Responsible for identifying and on‑boarding laboratory/floor equipment

Collaborate with Development, Equipment engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, supply chain, and other departments as needed to address issues with and set appropriate specifications for manufactured products

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Engineering, or Computer Science or related field and 4 or more years of experience in industrial setting

Knowledge of ISO 13485 Quality Management System and GMP

Self‑starter who can independently drive projects and day‑to‑day work tasks to completion while staying on schedule

Understanding of FMEA and risk management

Experience in organic chemistry, chromatography (HPLC/UPLC, MPLC), NMR and other analytical techniques used in organic synthesis is preferred

Experience in large scale organic synthesis, clean room manufacturing is a plus

Experience in manufacturing support/sustaining and transferring products from R&D to production preferred

Experience in laboratory equipment identification and on‑boarding is a plus

Experience with project management and associated organization tools is a plus

Argonaut Manufacturing Services, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability, or any other class protected by Federal, State or local laws. Argonaut complies with all employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and all must have the authorization to work in the US.

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