Engineer I, Biochemical Manufacturing

MSD Careers • Rockville, MD

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About The Position

This position applies principles of biochemistry to design, develop, and validate biological processes. Within the Manufacturing department, the Engineer improves and standardizes biochemical manufacturing processes using FPLC and HPLC instruments. Duties may vary based on departmental requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field.
• At least one year of hands-on experience with FPLC or HPLC.
• Working knowledge of FPLC or HPLC.
• Thorough knowledge of scientific fundamentals and an analytical background.
• Mechanical aptitude, including the ability to troubleshoot equipment.
• Ability to learn and follow standard laboratory techniques and safety precautions.
• Ability to research scientific concepts and system and software capabilities, and apply the information.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate issues, problems, and results that affect laboratory data timelines, accuracy, and reliability.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Ability to multitask and work productively in a demanding manufacturing environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to learn additional software applications and tools as required.
• Ability to work independently and effectively as a team member.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of ÄKTA systems.
• Knowledge of cGMP and/or ISO certification.

Responsibilities

• Design and test ways to apply biochemical principles to manufacturing improvements that increase product quality and/or quantity.
• Design equipment and software configurations suited to the product range and process technologies.
• Assist with implementing updated standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate on equipment and software validation documents and coordinate validation efforts.
• Collaborate on draft technical-transfer documents for new processes using FPLC, HPLC, and/or other specialized instruments used by the Biochemical Manufacturing team.
• Troubleshoot equipment, including FPLC and HPLC, and document troubleshooting steps and preventative measures to streamline production.
• Collaborate with specialists to support efficient operation of production facilities.
• Assist with technical training for manufacturing team members on new and updated processes.
• Consider potential environmental and equipment safety issues at all stages.
• Maintain preventative maintenance schedules for specialized laboratory equipment.
• Purify protein solutions using FPLC to prepare conjugation or coating solutions.
• Use HPLC to perform size-exclusion chromatography analysis on customer samples and report percentages of monomer, aggregation, and free-tag.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with prescription benefits.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Paid vacation, paid sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee assistance program.
• Fitness club membership contribution.
• Pet insurance.
• Identity theft protection.
• Home and auto insurance discounts.
• Optional supplemental life insurance.
• Employees may qualify for a discretionary or non-discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level