Process Development Scientist New England

Merck Group$77K — $116K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or related life sciences discipline.
  • 3+ years of experience in pharmaceutical development or technology implementation.
  • Master's Degree is preferred, indicating higher expertise.
  • Strong understanding of upstream/downstream biomanufacturing processes and industry standards.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with varied audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Perform process development studies for therapeutic protein purification using MilliporeSigma technologies.
  • Select and size filters, optimize processes, and engage in technology transfer activities.
  • Consult with customers via email and teleconferences providing technical support.
  • Collaborate with customer process development teams in the Midwest region.
  • Work with local account managers to offer technical expertise to customers.
  • Document activities related to customer interactions comprehensively.
  • Influence technical approaches through effective cross-functional communication.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Paid time off (PTO).
  • Retirement contributions.
  • Eligibility for sales or performance-based bonuses.
  • Additional perquisites offered.
Full Job Description
Your Role: MilliporeSigma is looking for a Process Development Scientist to join the Technical and Scientific Solutions team in the New England region based in or near the Boston areas. The Process Development Scientist is part of a worldwide team of engineers and scientists reporting into the technical support group for MilliporeSigma's Process Solutions business. Specific responsibilities include: • Proactively pursuing and performing process development studies for the purification of therapeutic proteins using MilliporeSigma technologies such as sterile, depth, tangential flow and virus filtration and chromatography. • Involvement in filter selection and sizing, process optimization, and technology transfer activities associated with the purification of new pharmaceuticals • Provide consultation to customers through email or teleconference calls. • Collaborate and work with customer process development groups in the Midwest region. • Work collaboratively with a team of local MilliporeSigma account managers to provide technical expertise to local customers. • Adequately document customer interfacing activities. • Communicate and work effectively in cross-functional teams, influence technical approaches, and support strategy execution. Who You Are Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or other life science discipline. • 3+ years of experience in pharmaceutical development or technology implementation. Preferred Qualifications: • Master's Degree in engineering or scientific discipline. • Sound understanding of upstream and/or downstream biomanufacturing process requirements, best practices, and industry standards. • Ability to identify thought leadership opportunities and execute through lunch & learns, publications, presentations, etc. with a focus on customer collaboration. • Ability to cope with change, shift gears quickly, and comfortably handle risk and uncertainty. • Ability to build effective relationships; both internally and externally. • Highly motivated, self-directed, and able to work independently in a field-based position. • Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively to diverse audiences through both written and oral communications • Ability to produce quality written experimental reports and other appropriate documentation. • Exceptional hands-on laboratory, analytical, and technology skills. Pay Range for this position: $77,500 - $116,500 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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