Bioprocess Engineer

Merck KGaA Darmstadt Germany • Burlington, MA

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About The Position

MilliporeSigma in Burlington, MA is looking for a Bioprocess Engineer to join the Downstream Focused Modalities Applications R&D organization. This individual will take the lead to drive the hands-on bioprocessing applications development activities on prototype and commercial products. Based on understanding the end users' bioprocesses & perspectives, the Bioprocessing Applications Engineer will design applications studies to provide guidance for process development, optimization and deployment of MilliporeSigma technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry or other Engineering or Science field with 2+ years of bioprocess development experience
• Master's degree or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry or other Engineering or Science field

Nice To Haves

• Hands on Pharmaceutical and/or Biotechnology industry experience
• Experience with setting up and executing downstream unit operations including chromatography, normal flow filtration and tangential flow filtration
• Prior experience in analytical methods and high throughput platforms with respect to downstream process development
• Excellent problem solving & analytical skills, including data modeling, DoE, and/or statistical analysis
• Excellent teamwork, and facilitation skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with peers, customers, vendors and supervisors
• Excellent ability to communicate through written reports, oral presentations, application notes, poster presentations, and similar media

Responsibilities

• Work on a cross-functional team to deliver application studies focused on the MilliporeSigma product portfolio.
• Plan, set up, and execute laboratory experiments to evaluate the performance of new technologies, or new product or component prototypes for a given application scenario.
• Define process control strategies and design recipes and methods for optimal operation of MilliporeSigma product offerings.
• Research literature and attend conferences to keep current with the bioprocessing end user's process design targets, performance expectations, and general bioprocessing needs.
• Deliver internal and external written literature and oral presentations evaluating product designs and/or summarizing experimental results with a focus on technical performance.
• This position may include Domestic and international travel.

Benefits

• We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation.
• We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace.
• Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing