Specialist - Engineering

MSD • Rahway, NJ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Specialist, Pilot Plant Engineering and Operations Job Description: We are seeking a motivated scientist/engineer to join the Biologics Downstream Operations team within BioProcess Research and Development (BPRD). The successful candidate will be charged with operations supporting downstream pilot plant activities. The candidate may have the opportunity to identify operational improvements to increase efficiency, respond to non-standard requests, or implement new technology and update laboratory procedure documents to standardize the improvement. Candidate is expected to work in a team atmosphere in close collaboration with bioprocess development scientists, facility engineering, lab automation and safety groups. The ideal candidate should have experience with small - scale and/or large - scale bioprocess equipment, including bioprocess chromatography skids, normal and tangential flow filtration techniques, viral filtration & inactivation techniques and be able to work well with others, communicate effectively both written and orally. Candidate may be requested to work during non-business hours/days to support extended growth and production activities. Candidate will participate in a range of activities including, but not limited to: Large Scale purification support for a range of biologics therapeutic molecules, including but not limited to mAb, fusion proteins, and antibody-drug conjugates Facilitate knowledge transfers between development and operations teams with a focus on continuous manufacturing operations Batch documentation within an electronic laboratory system Participate in scheduling discussions within the operations team Collaborate with development colleagues on the implementation of novel technologies and process analytical tools Work collaboratively with pilot plant operations, upstream and solution prep teams Work collaboratively with process development scientists from across BPR&D Support safety and training initiatives

Requirements

• Strong skills in laboratory experimentation and documentation, with demonstrated ability to write clear comprehensive operating procedures
• Solid hands-on experience with large scale purification operations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work in cross-functional team environments
• Lead small projects or sub-teams including vendor interactions
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Ability to lift 25 lbs

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability for independent execution of experiments and sample submission for analytical testing
• Experience with Bioprocess Skid and BioSMB
• Experience with Akta Ready/Flux
• Experience with Delta V and Unicorn
• Ability to work with lab automation teams on improvement projects

Responsibilities

• Large Scale purification support for a range of biologics therapeutic molecules, including but not limited to mAb, fusion proteins, and antibody-drug conjugates
• Facilitate knowledge transfers between development and operations teams with a focus on continuous manufacturing operations
• Batch documentation within an electronic laboratory system
• Participate in scheduling discussions within the operations team
• Collaborate with development colleagues on the implementation of novel technologies and process analytical tools
• Work collaboratively with pilot plant operations, upstream and solution prep teams
• Work collaboratively with process development scientists from across BPR&D
• Support safety and training initiatives

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
• retirement benefits, including 401(k)
• paid holidays
• vacation
• compassionate and sick days

What This Job Offers

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