Engineer IV, Manufacturing Research

Meso Scale Diagnostics, Llc. • Gaithersburg, MD

109d • $116,600 - $177,800

About The Position

This position will play a critical role in supporting high-impact research initiatives at MSD related to the research and development of manufacturing methods for clinical consumables. This position will work with a team of engineers and scientists to design and evaluate novel and high throughput manufacturing techniques for next generation diagnostic consumables, and eventually work closely with an internal automation team to scale up to high volume production. The role involves close collaboration with both internal departments and external partners to drive innovation and achieve research objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Engineering or related field is required.
• Master's degree in a similar field is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in high throughput plastic manufacturing.
• Minimum 5 years of experience manufacturing biological products preferred.
• Experience with cGMP and/or ISO certification is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing immunoassays and/or reagents.
• In-vitro diagnostic devices and consumables.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team in the research and development of new high-volume manufacturing methods for consumables.
• Guide the consumable design process to be highly scalable and high quality.
• Develop and prototype systems for consumable manufacturing and inspection.
• Make and guide key technical decisions throughout research and development activities.
• Perform hands-on work as part of active experimental programs.
• Prepare and present project designs and technical reports as needed.
• Create and/or update manufacturing and project documents and procedures.
• Work with Quality to ensure products are manufactured and/or assembled according to quality guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory standards.

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, paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Employee assistance program.
• Fitness club membership contribution.
• Pet insurance.
• Identity theft protection.
• Home and auto insurance discounts.
• Optional supplemental life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree