Senior Process Development Scientist

Merck KGaA Darmstadt Germany • Burlington, MA

294d

About The Position

MilliporeSigma is looking for a Process Development Scientist to join the Technical and Scientific Solutions team in the New England region support the Emerging Biotech program on the east coast. The Process Development Scientist is part of a worldwide team of engineers and scientists reporting into the technical support group for MilliporeSigma's Process Solutions business.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or other life science discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical development or technology implementation.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in engineering or scientific discipline.
• Sound understanding of upstream and/or downstream biomanufacturing process requirements, best practices, and industry standards.
• Ability to identify thought leadership opportunities and execute through lunch & learns, publications, presentations, etc. with a focus on customer collaboration.
• Ability to cope with change, shift gears quickly, and comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
• Ability to build effective relationships; both internally and externally.
• Highly motivated, self-directed, and able to work independently in a field-based position.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively to diverse audiences through both written and oral communications.
• Ability to produce quality written experimental reports and other appropriate documentation.
• Exceptional hands-on laboratory, analytical, and technology skills.

Responsibilities

• Proactively pursuing and performing process development studies for the purification of therapeutic proteins using MilliporeSigma technologies such as sterile, depth, tangential flow and virus filtration and chromatography.
• Involvement in filter selection and sizing, process optimization, and technology transfer activities associated with the purification of new pharmaceuticals.
• Provide consultation to customers through email or teleconference calls.
• Collaborate and work with customer process development groups (particularly for emerging biotech) in the east coast of the United States.
• Work collaboratively with a team of MilliporeSigma emerging biotech account managers to provide technical expertise to customers.
• Adequately document customer interfacing activities.
• Communicate and work effectively in cross-functional teams, influence technical approaches, and support strategy execution.

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

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree