
GMP Process Engineer
Bio-Techne · St. Paul, MN
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Base pay
- $70k–$115k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Pharma & life sciences
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Bio-Techne (pharma & life sciences) in St. Paul, MN. Provide day-to-day engineering and technical support to manufacturing, troubleshooting process and equipment-related issues.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, FMEA, CAPA, FDA / GMP, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Internal audits
- Base pay
- $70k–$115k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Process Engineer roles in Minnesota: typical posted base $96k–$129k. This one lists $70k–$115k.
Median of the low and high ends of 14 live postings that list pay, out of 17 process engineer openings in Minnesota, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 16 other live process postings in Minnesota.
- Base pay
- About 18% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (5+ vs 6+)
Typical $96k–$129k, from 13 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 6+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 47%
- ✓ FDA / GMP 41%
- ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 35%
- Lean 35%
- Automation 29%
- Six Sigma 29%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Internal audits, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Bio-Techne in St. Paul
1 other open role at this site.
- Senior Equipment Technician · Manufacturing · Technician
Full description from Bio-TechneAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
$69,800.00 - $114,800.00 Position Summary
The GMP Process Engineer position is to provide technical support and process ownership for GMP manufacturing operations supporting reagent production at our St. Paul facility. This role serves as a key technical resource for assigned manufacturing and aseptic processing operations, helping to ensure consistent process performance, product quality, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
The GMP Process Engineer partners with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, and Engineering teams to support daily operations, investigate process deviations, implement corrective actions, support validation activities, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This position plays an important role in maintaining reliable, compliant manufacturing processes while supporting the growth and advancement of Bio-Techne's GMP operations.
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Provide day-to-day engineering and technical support to manufacturing, troubleshooting process and equipment-related issues.
- ◆Lead investigations related to deviations, non-conformances, contamination events, environmental monitoring excursions, and out-of-trend results.
- ◆Perform root cause analyses using structured problem-solving tools and support the development and implementation of effective CAPAs.
- ◆Support process-related change controls, risk assessments, and technical impact evaluations.
- ◆Execute and support process validation, equipment qualification, cleaning validation, media fills, and ongoing process verification activities.
- ◆Monitor process performance and analyze manufacturing data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- ◆Support contamination control initiatives and provide technical guidance on aseptic processing and cleanroom practices.
- ◆Author and review technical documentation, including investigations, protocols, reports, risk assessments, and operating procedures.
- ◆Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Engineering, and Regulatory teams to support compliant and efficient manufacturing operations.
- ◆Support technology transfers, process optimization, and implementation of new manufacturing capabilities.
- ◆Support internal audits, regulatory inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives to maintain a state of compliance and operational readiness.
Education and Experience
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, or related discipline.
- ✓2 - 5 years of GMP manufacturing experience in biotechnology, diagnostics, biologics, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industries.
Requirements
- ✓Ability to lift and handle materials weighing 5–50 lbs.Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive laboratory tasks for extended periods.
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By joining Bio-Techne, you’ll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- •Broad bioprocessing knowledge and manufacturing support experience.
- •Knowledge of fermentation, protein purification, formulation, filling, or aseptic processing.
- •Experience with NC/deviation investigations, CAPA, and change control ownership.
- •Experience supporting validations and equipment qualifications.
- •Ability to train personnel in aseptic techniques and GMP manufacturing practices.
- •Working knowledge of Five Whys, Fishbone Analysis, FMEA, process mapping, and risk assessment tools.
- •Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
- •Strong communication skills with stakeholders in different levels of the organization.
Working Conditions
- •Work performed in a laboratory and production environment with exposure to chemicals, reagents, and standard lab equipment.
- •Standard schedule hours with occasional variation depending on production needs.
- •Onsite work required during standard business hours.
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Why Join Bio-Techne
- •We offer competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.
- •We invest in our employees’ financial futures through 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
- •We empower our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.
- •We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.
- •We offer an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.
- •We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.
To protect the interests of all, Bio-Techne will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than a candidate application. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Bio-Techne will be considered Bio-Techne property.
This position requires work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (e.g., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant work status). If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or take part in any other stage of the recruitment process, please contact hr@bio-techne.com for assistance
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