About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This temporary Associate Engineer role supports engineering projects and operations in a regulated manufacturing/biologics environment. You will apply basic engineering and scientific knowledge, mathematics, and analysis to complete assigned technical tasks under supervision.

• Support compliance with Quality, Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) policies, Engineering Standards, and other applicable governance areas; identify compliance risks and assist with procedure and standard updates.
• Help define project scope with stakeholders, break goals into tasks, plan and execute assigned work, and document progress against cost, quality and schedule targets.
• Participate in small projects and feasibility studies; support project costing and help the team meet financial targets.
• Execute qualification activities (for example EFU qualification, cleaning validation), testing, prototype work, and experimental runs — coordinating with QA, Validation, and technical support.
• Collect and analyze data, prepare reports, and recommend corrective actions or process improvements.
• Assist in training operators or technicians on processes, equipment and safe work practices.
• Contribute to process, product and equipment design improvements using standard engineering methods. Recommend innovations and cost reductions when appropriate.
• Build and maintain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders; communicate clearly via written reports and presentations.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a Science (Biology & Biotechnology preferred), or equivalent technical experience with demonstrated competence.
• Entry-level experience (typically less than 2 years); biologics experience is a plus.
• Full availability for rotating 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to convey technical information to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, follow established processes, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced, goal-driven environment.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to identify and weigh risks relative to potential gains.
• Experience or familiarity with GMP/quality systems, qualification and validation activities is desirable.

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Role Details

• Employment type: Temporary, Full-time
• Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts (including nights, weekends, holidays)
• Industry: Engineering
• Location: Urbanización Ortega, Puerto Rico
• Base salary (as listed in source): $49,500 per year
• Benefits: The client offers a benefits package to eligible employees (examples: paid time off, medical/dental/vision, retirement plan). Specific eligibility and offerings depend on location and role.

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Why Apply

This is an entry-level engineering opportunity within a regulated biologics/engineering environment, ideal for early-career engineers or scientists who want hands-on experience with qualification, validation and continuous improvement projects. You'll work across functions (QA, Validation, Engineering) and gain exposure to processes and equipment used in manufacturing.

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Additional Information

• This role requires compliance with relevant regulations and internal standards; you will be expected to follow safety and quality procedures at all times.
• The position is eligible to participate in short-term incentive programs where applicable. Specific compensation components (bonus, incentives) are discretionary and subject to conditions outlined by the client.
• Applicants requesting a reasonable accommodation during the application process should contact the employer for assistance.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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