Senior Biochemist, Beads Manufacturing

Becton Dickinson Medical Devices•San Diego, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide. We are the people who give possibilities purpose BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. 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.

Requirements

Extensive working experience and in-depth knowledge in the Beads Manufacturing processes.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
Ability to schedule and effectively train other Biochemists on the Beads conjugation processes along with SOP/WI.
Accurately and promptly verifying new product data.
Reviewing production cost variances and managing TECO production orders to help minimize production variances.
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.
Support and participate in continuous improvement projects as identified by the leadership team and assigned by the Senior Manager.
BS Degree – Required – Life Sciences or related field
Requires a minimum of 6 years with BS Degree or minimum of 5 years with a MS Degree experience in a Biotech/Science manufacturing lab environment
Thorough working knowledge in the science disciplines, lab equipment and work independently with abilities to supervise and train all other departmental employees.
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.

Nice To Haves

MS degree – Life Sciences or related field a plus
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

Responsibilities

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
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, the 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.