Process Development Scientist Position Available In Middlesex, Massachusetts

Work Location:

Burlington, Massachusetts Shift:

No Department:

LS-PS-ATB PDS

Region 2

Recruiter:

Beverly Dellisola This information is for internals only. Please do not share outside of the organization.

Your Role:

In this role, you will proactively pursue and conduct process development studies for the production or purification of viral vectors or therapeutic proteins using MilliporeSigma performance reagents, including detergents, enzymes, stabilizers, and flocculants. You will also assist in the development, design, and execution of experiments aimed at optimizing process reagents to enhance processes such as cell lysis, DNA digestion, virus inactivation, and flocculation, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our production methods.

Responsibilities:

Apply knowledge of characterizing analytical techniques, such as qPCR, ddPCR, HPLC, light scattering to assess the performance of additives and propose optimal conditions Support the execution of development studies for traditional unit operation such as sterile filtration, depth filtration, tangential flow filtration, viral reduction filtration, chromatography Involvement in selection and sizing, process optimization, and technology transfer activities associated with the purification of new pharmaceuticals with a focus on Phase I-III drug development Provide consultation to customers through email, telecon or video chat and Document customer interfacing activities through appropriate electronic systems. Collaborate with customer process development groups in the eastern region of the United States and work alongside a team of local MilliporeSigma account managers to provide technical expertise and support to local customers Support clinical and commercial scale customers to implement technologies, using sound scientific and engineering principles, and including identification critical quality attributes and maintenance of critical control parameters Propose new technical ideas/areas for the larger group to advance state-of-the-art Communicate and work effectively in cross-functional teams, influence technical approaches and support strategy execution This position will include Travel of up to 30% within North America region

Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or other Engineering or Life Science discipline. 3+ years of experience in pharmaceutical development or technology implementation.

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters Degree in Engineering. Experience with upstream and/or downstream biomanufacturing process requirements, best practices, and industry standards. Experience with analytical methods, assay development and testing. Highly motivated, self-directed, and able to work independently in a field-based position. Experience producing quality written experimental reports and other appropriate documentation. Exceptional hands-on laboratory, analytical, and technology skills. The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.