# Process Engineer II - GMP Equipment Lifecycle at Lumen Bioscience

> United States · Mid-level · Software engineering · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Alumenbioscience%3A4385376009 (read 2026-11-10).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Lumen Bioscience](https://alderhq.app/companies/lumen-bioscience)
- Location text: Seattle, WA; HQ
- Where it can be done from (inferred): United States (evidence: "Location: Seattle, WA; HQ")
- Posted: 2026-08-27 (74 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-07 · last verified: 2026-11-08
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- Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/lumenbioscience/jobs/4385376009

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: $80k–$110k per year (from the listing's pay field)
- Market band for similar posted roles (Seattle, n 12): p25 $136k, median $149k, p75 $167k

## Description (the employer's text)

### Process Engineer II - GMP Equipment Lifecycle

Lumen Bioscience is seeking a qualified Process Engineer who will be responsible for supporting Lumen's spirulina-based biomanufacturing platform through the lifecycle management of GMP manufacturing equipment.

### Role Description

- GMP Equipment Lifecycle: Owning the onboarding, commissioning, qualification and validation of new GMP process equipment.
- Preventative maintenance management: Development and improvement of work instructions. Establishing cleaning and sanitization procedures.
- Manufacturing Process: Partner closely with Engineering and Process Development teams to characterize and optimize manufacturing processes as it is executed on production-scale drug substance and drug product equipment.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with manufacturing operations, Quality, and supporting teams to implement procedures, programs, and training to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
### Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Serve as the technical owner for manufacturing equipment through its lifecycle: coordinating pre-purchase requirements, safety assessments, training, startup change control, periodic review and eventual decommissioning.
- Troubleshoot equipment and process failures and lead root cause investigations, corrective and preventative actions (CAPA), and reliability improvements to minimize downtime and improve contamination control.
- Design, execute and analyze equipment and process-focused experiments – including optimization, scale-up and scale-down studies – to improve yield, throughput, robustness and product quality.
- Author, revise and continuously improve equipment operating procedures, work instructions, cleaning, set-up and changeover instructions, technical documentation including engineering studies and impact assessments, associated risk assessments and batch records steps to ensure safe, reproducible, compliant processes.
- Support deviations, change controls, internal and external audits and regulatory inspections as the equipment subject matter expert.
### Qualifications & Requirements

- Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (e.g. Mechanical, Chemical, Biomedical, Industrial) required.
- Professional Experience: 5+years of relevant process or equipment engineering experience, preferably in a cGMP pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device manufacturing environment.
- Technical Knowledge: Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on equipment troubleshooting experience. Experience supporting equipment qualification and validation (IQ / OQ / PQ) and/or developing preventative maintenance programs.
- Technical Skills: Basic knowledge of food, dietary supplement, biotechnology and biomanufacturing processes per cGMP (21 CFR Part 111 / 117 / 210 / 211). Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Personal Attributes: Detail-oriented, highly organized, proactive, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to quality and ethical standards.
### Physical Requirements

- Ability to sit, stand and walk for extended periods (2+ hours) in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Occasionally lift or carry items up to 20 kg.
- Ability to gown and work in controlled and classified (cleanroom) environments and around production equipment.
### Salary & Benefits at Lumen Bioscience

- $80,000 to $110,000 salary range, depending on experience.
- Health, Dental, and Vision premiums fully covered by Lumen.
- 401k match up to 4%.
- Industry-leading PTO policy, paid refresh days, and paid year-end holiday office closure.
- Monthly wellness program to support your health and well-being.
- Free onsite parking or public transportation subsidies.
- Comprehensive parental leave policies.
- Life insurance, short & long-term disability, and access to employee assistance programs.
At Lumen Bioscience, we foster a workplace that encourages innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. This role offers an opportunity to enhance your compliance expertise while contributing significantly to advancements in biotechnology and global health solutions.

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