R&D Principal Scientist-Raw Material Characterization

Fujifilm•Irvine, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Position Overview Position Description We are hiring a R&D Principal Scientist – Raw Material Characterization. The R&D Principal Scientist – RMC will lead technical projects related to raw material characterization (RMC) and formulation science services to both internal and external customers.

Requirements

PhD in Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry
Minimum 10 years of relevant working experience in a process development and/or technical operations setting
Proficient in Analytical Method development and optimization
Effective communication skills with external and internal customers
Able to build strong relationships
Strong background in applied chemistry
Experience managing cross-functional projects
Capable of working on complex problems of a challenging nature
Capable of independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and evaluation of criteria for obtaining results to broadly defined objectives dictated by trends in business and the current product plan
Experience in technology and process improvements
Receives minimum instructions on routine work, general instructions on new assignments
Ability to speak, write and read English fluently.

Responsibilities

Build, manage and lead the RMC program and formulation science services group.
Collaborate with Quality, Product Line Management, Procurement, Manufacturing and R&D to create solutions for optimal media formulation quality and supply chain and vendor management.
Collaborate with external customers and provide formulation science services to create custom solutions for their formulations.
Hands on laboratory presence as needed to perform experiments and guide/mentor scientists.
Manage timelines for multiple projects.
Prioritize work based on the relative importance and urgency for the overall business
Effectively and consistently communicate with management and cross-functional teams on progress towards milestones and program needs
Prepare formal reports and presentations for group meetings
Apply scientific/ engineering principles and techniques to identify opportunities and improve media and buffer preparation processes
Use professional concepts to perform a wide range of assigned work and solve complex problems in practical ways
Work with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project outcomes
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications
Good Documentation Practices & Good Laboratory Practices