Becton, Dickinson and Company

Scientist III

Becton, Dickinson and Company • $80K — $95K *
Cayey, PR 00736In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related field
  • 5 years in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry
  • Experience with protein chemistry, conjugation, purification, or flow cytometry
  • Knowledge of Current Good Manufacturing Practices and Quality Systems
  • Lean, Six Sigma, and Operational Excellence tool experience is highly recommended
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish
  • Proficient in MS Office and working knowledge of statistical software is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute experiments and projects to support data generation
  • Conduct investigations of product and process issues with minimal guidance
  • Analyze and interpret data, planning follow-up experiments as needed
  • Track project progress and development updates
  • Execute project assignments using scientific and engineering principles
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across various departments
  • Establish and maintain SOPs and logbooks for processes and experimental planning

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead process improvements and tech transfers
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams in a dynamic manufacturing environment
  • Possibility to make significant contributions to project management and decision-making
  • Engagement in systematic investigations fostering scientific growth
  • Exposure to advanced laboratory techniques and operational excellence methodologies
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Scientist III role is responsible for leading process improvements, process resolutions, tech transfers, and GP improvement projects 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 is accountable for leading and executing projects with coordination across the manufacturing site(s).

Responsibilities:
  • Design and execute experiments and projects at the pilot and manufacturing scale to support data generation and analysis.
  • Formulate and conduct systematic investigations of product and process problem areas with minimal guidance.
  • Analyze and interpret experimental data, including protocols and reports, and plan appropriate follow-up experiments based on findings.
  • Track projects progress and current developments that affect the overall project and business portfolio
  • Apply scientific and engineering principles to execute project assignments.
  • Plan, prioritize, schedule, and execute project deliverables within required timelines with minimal guidance.
  • Lead projects and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Regulatory, Quality, Procurement, Research and Development, Engineering, and Operations.
  • Maintain effective relationships with technical support teams across the organization.
  • Understand key issues related to ongoing departmental projects and help determine appropriate courses of action.
  • Lead process efficiency improvement and lead-time reduction projects.
  • Establish, implement, and maintain SOPs and logbooks related to troubleshooting, experimental planning, and data gathering.
  • Assess changes to manufacturing processes, test protocols, products, and raw materials, and provide feedback on requirements needed for proper evaluation.
  • Review and provide input on strategies for process and material qualifications.
  • Interpret experimental results and communicate findings to cross-functional teams to support decision-making.
  • Prepare and deliver functional presentations, summaries, and reports using standard formats and appropriate grammar and punctuation.
  • Interface with other departments, facilities, and corporate partners to support product development.
  • 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:
  • 5 years' experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry.
  • Prior experience with protein chemistry, conjugation, purification, and/or 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.
  • Knowledge and experience with Lean, Six Sigma and Operational Excellence tools, highly recommended.
  • 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.


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
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