Engineer, Drug Delivery Device Laboratory Support - (JP14438)
Location: Cambridge, MA. 02138
Employment Type: Contract
Business Unit: Combination Product Operations
Duration: 1+ years (with likely extensions and/or conversion to permanent)
Posting Date: 08/29/25
Pay Rate: $37 - $41/hour W2
Notes: Only qualified candidates need apply. Onsite. Standard business hours, 8–5, no overtime expected. 3 Key Consulting is hiring an Engineer for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global biopharmaceutical company. Job Description:
This position reports into the Systems Engineering group in Cambridge, MA, supporting senior staff in performing general laboratory functions for the design and characterization of combination products as well as general laboratory support such as supporting preventive maintenance, calibration of lab equipment, and maintaining Good Laboratory Practices. This position requires the application of engineering principles to perform the job functions and the ability to coordinate and communicate effectively across different functions to successfully complete projects. This position is expected to be at least 80% on-site.
- The ideal candidate for the Engineer role at our client’s Cambridge site is an entry-level to early-career professional with a Bachelor’s in Biomedical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (Master’s acceptable with limited experience) and 0–3 years of industry or internship experience.
- This hands-on, lab-focused position supports combination product development through equipment testing and system characterization.
- Candidates should demonstrate strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills, proficiency in Good Documentation and Laboratory Practices (GDP/GLP), and familiarity with 3D modeling, Python scripting, and data analysis tools like JMP or Minitab.
- The role requires the ability to perform lab testing, author technical reports, present findings, and work onsite. Reliability, adaptability, and a strong desire to learn are essential to supporting internal product development timelines.
- Exposure to 3D modeling (basic).
- Comfort with Python scripting (basic, not expert level).
- Familiarity with JMP/Minitab/data analysis tools – sufficient to run simple analyses.
- Biomedical, electrical, or mechanical engineering background suitable (focus on lab equipment and systems engineering)
Supplement additional workload on team Top Must Have Skills:
- Understanding of Good Documentation Practices and Good Laboratory Practices
- Strong Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis skills
- Fast and continuous learner
- Perform hands-on engineering testing and experiments to characterize drug delivery systems in a controlled laboratory setting while following GLP and GDP.
- Work in a laboratory environment, operating equipment such as 3D printers, tensile testers, viscosity testers, environmental chambers, arbor presses, and basic wet-lab equipment like transfer pipettes, micro pipettes, and balances.
- Meticulously document experiment designs, material traceability, methods, techniques, results, and sample information in an Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN).
- Perform basic data analysis using statistics, drawing relevant conclusions from study data and working closely with other staff to communicate and document these findings.
- Author and execute protocols and technical reports summarizing key findings and results.
- Assess & recommend optimized lab workflows and product designs.
- Provide detailed data analysis and recommendations to enable senior staff to make informed decisions.
- Be comfortable with thinking outside the box and being self-motivated to further add value to the organization.
- Master degree OR Bachelor degree in an Engineering or Scientific Discipline and 2 years of experience OR Associate degree and 6 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 8 years of experience
- Effective Communicator (Oral/Written)
- Strong hands-on skills and a desire to work daily in a well-equipped laboratory environment
- Methodical and thoughtful with a high attention to detail
- Technical Writing (Protocols, Reports, Technical Assessments, Presentations)
- Relevant experience (pharmaceutical industry, combination products, medical devices, etc.)
- Wet lab & product testing experience
- Understanding of Good Documentation Practices and Good Laboratory Practices
- Statistics knowledge and data analysis skills (software: e.g. JMP, Minitab)
- 3D modeling and CAD experience
- Basic programming skills (e.g. C, Python)
- Organized and able to balance multiple concurrent priorities
- Strong Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis skills
- Collaborative team player
- Fast and continuous learner
- Flexible/highly adaptive to changing priorities/environment
- Candidates with more than 5 years of experience.
- Hesitation about onsite expectations
- Excessive job hopping
- Unexplained employment gaps
- Resumes with vague descriptions, AI-generated buzzword content, or inability to speak to listed skills in interview
- Manager (virtual)
- Manager's manager & 1 team member
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