Becton, Dickinson and Company

Scientist II

Becton, Dickinson and Company • $80K — $95K *
Cayey, PR 00736In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related field
  • 3 years of experience in medical device or pharmaceutical industry
  • Prior experience with flow cytometry and handling infectious biological samples is a plus
  • Experience in developing or improving manufacturing processes for medical products
  • Fully bilingual in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and resolve manufacturing process issues with minimal guidance.
  • Support Manufacturing and Quality Control investigations.
  • Perform complaint investigations within established timelines.
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data as required.
  • Conduct continuous improvement activities to enhance process efficiency.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment focused on innovation.
  • Opportunities for professional development in bioprocess manufacturing.
  • Engagement in diverse projects that enhance skills and knowledge.
  • Cross-departmental interface for broadening professional experience.
  • Participation in technical transfer activities for product development.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Scientist II role is responsible for resolving manufacturing process problems and improving process efficiency at a Bioprocess manufacturing setting. He/she works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires in-depth evaluation using scientific and problem-solving tools while following GMP policies and procedures. The role may also provide support for Technical Transfer activities.

Responsibilities:
  • Analyze and resolve manufacturing process issues with minimal guidance.
  • Support Manufacturing and Quality Control investigations.
  • Evaluate production process failures and support Non-Conformance Reports and Corrective and Preventive Action Reports within expected timelines.
  • Perform complaint investigations within established timelines.
  • Assess changes to manufacturing processes, test protocols, products, and raw materials, and provide feedback on requirements needed for proper evaluation.
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data as required.
  • Draw conclusions and generate experiment reports.
  • Develop experimental test methods, protocols, and sampling procedures with minimal guidance.
  • Evaluate data using statistical tools.
  • Keep track of laboratory results and current developments affecting assigned projects or areas of responsibility.
  • Participate in documenting and implementing manufacturing methods and processes.
  • Support new product transfer and sustaining or manufacturing projects.
  • Prepare and submit SOPs, BOMs, and routings for new products.
  • Establish, implement, and maintain SOPs and logbooks related to troubleshooting, experiment planning, and data gathering.
  • Review and provide feedback on strategies for process and material qualifications.
  • Assist the validation department in developing validation protocols, ensuring validation of equipment and processes, evaluating data, and writing reports.
  • Perform continuous improvement activities, including supporting value stream maps, monitoring projected savings, and identifying opportunities to reduce waste.
  • Support process efficiency improvement and lead-time reduction projects.
  • Apply scientific and engineering principles to execute project assignments.
  • Understand key issues related to ongoing departmental projects.
  • Communicate experimental results to help determine the appropriate course of action.
  • Prepare and deliver functional presentations.
  • Interface with other departments, facilities, and corporate partners to support product development.
  • Prepare presentations, summaries, and reports using standard formats and proper grammar and punctuation.
  • Follow all Waters housekeeping and safety policies and procedures.
  • Perform other related duties and assignments as required.


Education:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or other related field


Experience:
  • 3 years' experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry.
  • Prior experience with flow cytometry. Proficient in handling infectious biological samples is a plus.
  • Experience developing or improving manufacturing processes for medical devices or pharmaceutical products.


Knowledge and Skills:
  • Knowledge of Current Good Manufacturing Practices, Quality Systems and Operational Process Optimization.
  • Knowledge of standard laboratory practices, statistics, and computer skills.
  • Fully bilingual, English and Spanish.
  • Demonstrates working knowledge and practical ability in a variety of complex laboratory procedures, established techniques, instruments and equipment.
  • Knowledge of process, product and material validations.
  • Proficient with MS office suite. Working knowledge of Minitab or other statistical software is a plus.
  • Effective written and oral communication skills, including data and results presentation to team members.
  • Effective time management.
  • Knowledge of scientific principles as it relates to defining problems, collecting data, establishing root cause and drawing valid conclusions.


Primary Work Location
USA PR Cayey - Vicks Drive (BDB)

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Size
75,000 employees
Market Cap
$72 billion
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$1.6 billion
Founded
1897
5 Year Trend
+9.3%
Revenue
$18.2 billion
NASDAQ
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