Becton, Dickinson and Company

Senior Biochemist, Beads Manufacturing

Becton, Dickinson and Company • $91K — $146K *
San Diego, CA 92154In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BS Degree in Life Sciences or related field required; MS Degree a plus
  • Minimum of 6 years of experience with a BS, or 5 years with an MS in a biotech/science manufacturing lab
  • Proficient understanding of laboratory instruments and computer software
  • Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong analytical problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities

Responsibilities

  • Train team members in troubleshooting and Beads conjugation techniques
  • Verify new product data accurately and promptly
  • Review production cost variances and manage TECO production orders
  • Identify areas for improvement in SOP/WI and support continuous improvement projects
  • Ensure compliance with departmental guidelines and maintain consistency in lab practices

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards program
  • Opportunities for reward and recognition
  • Support for professional development and training
  • Commitment to a performance-based culture
  • Competitive package of benefits programs
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Senior Biochemist, Beads Manufacturing must have extensive working experience and in-depth knowledge in the Beads Manufacturing processes. This role demands strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities. Additionally, they are responsible for training team members in troubleshooting techniques and effectively communicating with the team to minimize business disruptions when issues arise. The Senior Biochemist requires the ability to schedule and effectively train other Biochemists on the Beads conjugation processes along with SOP/WI. The role is responsible for accurately and promptly verifying new product data. Additionally, the position may involve reviewing production cost variances and managing TECO production orders to help minimize production variances. This role should have a comprehensive understanding of the Beads Manufacturing department to meet overall productivity goals and regularly identify areas for improvement and updating the SOP/WI for lab operations. The position will also support and participate in continuous improvement projects as identified by the leadership team and assigned by the Senior Manager.

Accountabilities:

  • Be a role model and set a good example involving current department policies and procedures.


  • Have a firm understanding of all SOP's and batch records and can effectively communicate to junior or departmental personnel.


  • Follow all departmental guidelines and procedures


  • Be capable to take the challenging assignments


  • Be capable to train other Biochemists or other personnel properly and effectively


  • Other duties as assigned by the Senior Manager


RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Overall expectations set within job as setting the example within the group in demonstrating:


  • Work well independently, responsible for project development, complete knowledge of technical skills to serve as core reference for problem solving internally and review training.


  • Consistency in technique, documentation, data entry, labeling, aliquot of QC samples, equipment operation, meeting production specifications with assignments, and committing to due dates.


  • Understanding background and critical points to chemistry involved in making bead manufacturing.


  • Promote a safe working environment.


  • Learn, follow, and set as an example for all-new and current policies and procedures per company, department, and group.


  • Be able to perform all the existing Beads Manufacturing accurately and independently, having a complete understanding of the techniques, theories and background involved.


  • Maintain attendance, reliability, teamwork, and product quality


  • Have effective communication skills within and outside the department regarding assignments.


  • Be able to provide process training properly so team members have a clear understanding of expected yield and product quality.


  • Proficient in the Beads Manufacturing processes in production. Be able to initiate quality notifications, ECRs, and review and input manufacturing specifications and perform data verification for new product transfer with accurate information in a regular basis.


  • Review final assignments to help control product quality, avoiding problematic product being sent out.


  • Review and address issues during batch record or other document review to meet all quality requirements.


Education and Experience:

Education:

BS Degree - Required - Life Sciences or related field

  • BS Degree required - Life Sciences or related field
  • MS degree - Life Sciences or related field a plus


Work Experience:

  • Requires aminimum of 6 years with BS Degree or minimum of 5 years with a MS Degree experience in a Biotech/Science manufacturing lab environment


  • Have thorough working knowledge in the science disciplines, lab equipment and work independently with abilities to supervise and train all other departmental employees.


Knowledge and Skills:

  • Demonstrated ability to use laboratory instruments and applicable computer software.


  • Knowledge of general laboratory safety.


  • Effective interpersonal skills.


  • Effective written and oral communication skills.


  • Demonstrated ability to follow established policies and procedures.


  • Demonstrated ability to keep neat, accurate, and complete records and logs.


  • Effective analytical problem-solving skills and troubleshooting skills.


  • Bead and/or protein conjugation preferred


  • Bead Counting preferred


  • Bead product dispersion/suspension preferred


  • Optical Density measurement preferred


  • Chromatography preferred


  • Operation of Flow Cytometers preferred, including LSR II, Canto II, Lyrics, Discovery, Symphony, Calibur


Physical Demands:

  • General physical requirements: Laboratory work


  • Visual acuity requirements: Inspection / Administrative.


  • Motion and sensory requirements: Talking, hearing, and walking.


  • Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a lab setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to reach, lift and carry glassware with or without hazard chemicals up to 10 pounds; to push and pull carts with load up to 250 pounds.


Primary Work Location
USA CA - San Diego (BDB)

Additional Locations

Work Shift
NA (United States of America)
At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You."

Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed.

Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.

Salary Range Information
$91,500.00 - $146,300.00 USD Annual

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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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