Application and Validation Scientist

Merck Group • $63K — $120K *
Burlington, MA 01803In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or other Engineering or Life Science discipline.
  • 1+ years lab experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Ability to develop and execute IQ/OQ validation protocols.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of cGMP regulations and documentation requirements.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Execute IQ/OQ validation protocols for microbiological testing equipment at customer sites.
  • Ensure systems operate according to specifications and regulations for quality testing.
  • Train customers on the operation of testing equipment.
  • Provide PQ consulting for test method suitability.
  • Troubleshoot equipment on-site as needed.
  • Assist in calibration and preventive maintenance services.
  • Coordinate validations with customers and internal functions.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Retirement contributions
  • Potential sales or performance-based bonuses
Full Job Description
Your Role:

The Field Validation Scientist position is part of a North American Service team supporting MilliporeSigma's BioMonitoring sales group within the Advanced Solutions Business Unit. Our BioMonitoring group is focused on supporting the microbiology needs of the Food, Beverage, and Pharmaceutical Industries. This position requires 50-70% travel.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Primarily execute IQ/OQ validation protocols for microbiological testing equipment at customer sites used in the testing of pharmaceutical products or processes: install and prepare equipment and supplies, perform testing, document test results, write reports and maintain records.
  • Ensure all systems are running according to necessary specifications and operate within regulations to ensure testing of quality products.
  • Train customers on equipment operation.
  • Provide PQ consulting to assist customers with test method suitability execution.
  • Troubleshoot equipment on-site if needed.
  • Cross functionally assist in calibration/preventive maintenance services.
  • Coordinate with customers and various internal functions to complete validations (customer, technical service, sales, and marketing).
  • Partner with the sales team to support the sales process, development of opportunities.
  • Prepares weekly and monthly reports, plans and manages workload and budget.
  • Assist in development of testing protocols.


Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or other Engineering or Life Science discipline.
  • 1+ years lab experience in the pharmaceutical industry.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Ability to develop and execute IQ/OQ validation protocols. Extremely proficient planning and organizational ability, able to coordinate work schedule on short notice.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of cGMP regulations and documentation requirements.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; effective writing and verbal communication skills; ability to be a team player/work well alone and with others, ability to multi-task.
  • Customer-focused, agile, flexible and adaptable, proactive/action oriented, well developed customer-facing skills.
  • May lead small projects with limited risks and resource requirements.


Pay Range for this position: $63,400 - $120,000 / year

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.

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