Manufacturing Engineer I/II - Vaxess Technologies

Manufacturing Engineer I/II

Location: Woburn, MA

Vaxess is a NIH and venture-funded company developing a pipeline of next-generation vaccines and therapeutics on the MIMIX platform. With only five minutes of wear-time on the skin, the self-applied MIMIX patch enables up to two weeks of sustained delivery. The platform combines high temperature stability with simplified application to dramatically alter the way that drugs are delivered. Vaxess is committed to enabling products that are not only more effective, but also more accessible to patients around the world.

Research & development at Vaxess is cross-disciplinary, integrating mechanical, industrial, biomedical, and chemical engineering with chemistry, biology, and human factors to address important unmet medical needs. We are seeking a talented, collaborative, and highly motivated engineer to join our growing team. This role offers a unique opportunity to build manufacturing capacity from the ground up to bring innovative technology to the global vaccine and therapeutic market.

Responsibilities

• Perform cGMP manufacturing operations according to documented procedures and batch records
• Operate automated manufacturing equipment and complete production and testing records following Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Handle and visually inspect products, including use of a microscope
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop timely solutions for production problems that might arise
• Develop & implement new or improved processes and controls to increase quality and throughput
• Design tools, fixtures, and machines for manufacturing Vaxess’s products
• Draft manufacturing and maintenance SOPs and contribute to implementing and maintaining the Quality System
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to support product development and manufacturing activities

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Relevant direct experience in medical devices or pharmaceuticals, such as internship or work experience
• Familiarity or experience working in a cleanroom and/or a biomedical laboratory environment
• Ability to stand or sit for up to 8 hours, and to perform tasks on laboratory benchtops and within glovebox isolators
• Excellent time and project management skills and proven ability to meet goals and deadlines
• Demonstrated abilities to learn new skills and fields, creatively solve challenging technical problems, think independently, and work collaboratively in diverse multidisciplinary teams
• Entrepreneurial spirit and drive to positively impact global human health

Vaxess is building a team of exceptional people to rapidly advance product development. We work closely as a team and thrive in a dynamic, exciting, and engaging work environment. If you’re interested in joining the Vaxess team, please submit your CV/resume to careers@vaxess.com