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Product Development R&D Engineer
Job Description
•THIS
IS A 12-MONTH CONTRACT WITH POTENTIAL OF EXTENSION/CONVERSION
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Location:
Bedford, MA (no relocation provided)
Schedule:
M-F 8am-5pm, 100% onsite
Pay:
$ 30-35/hr MilliporeSigma is the North American life science brand of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany - a leading science and technology company. It offers a broad range of innovative products and services to biotech and pharmaceutical drug therapies businesses. Through dedicated collaboration with the scientific and engineering communities, and as one of the top three R&D investors in the life science tools industry, the brand serves as a strategic partner to customers and helps advance the promise of life science.
Description:
A Product Engineer within the Filtration Research and Development department will assist in the design, development, and testing of novel filtration products/technologies suitable for the manufacture of therapeutic biopharmaceuticals. In this role as an entry-level product development engineer, you will contribute to technology and product development projects to deliver advanced filtration and solid/liquid separation technologies intended for a wide range of bioprocessing applications. You will apply solid scientific and engineering principles to: assist with the development and testing of filtration products in a collaborative environment leverage personal and institutional knowledge to achieve project goals and timelines perform hands-on testing and troubleshooting filtration components support engineering projects through data analysis, documentation, and reporting. Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.
Entry-Level Focus:
This is a junior-level role. Recent college graduates ("green grads") with strong foundational knowledge are highly encouraged to apply. (
Note:
Candidates with a Master's degree or extensive industry experience may be overqualified for this specific opening).
Required Skills Laboratory Proficiency:
Hands-on experience with basic chemistry or biochemical laboratory techniques, standard lab equipment, and safety protocols.
Analytical Software:
Proficiency in data processing and statistical analysis software, specifically Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word) and Minitab .
Engineering Principles:
Ability to apply core scientific and engineering fundamentals to practical, hands-on testing and troubleshooting of filtration components.
Documentation & Reporting:
Strong organizational skills with the ability to accurately analyze data, document processes, and generate technical reports to support engineering projects.
Collaborative Mindset:
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively within a cross-functional R&D team environment. Preferred (but not required) Skills Prior coursework, internship, or lab experience involving filtration technologies or solid/liquid separation. Familiarity with bioreactors or cell culture processes. Knowledge of chemical reactions and synthesis. Experience using engineering simulation software . MilliporeSigma 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 his/her Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because he/she made a good faith report of discrimination.
Pay:
$30.00 - $35.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
Cell culture: 1 year (Required) bioreactors : 1 year (Preferred) filtration studies : 1 year (Preferred) Wet chemistry: 1 year (Required)
Minitab:
1 year (Preferred) Ability to
Commute:
Bedford, MA 01730 (Required)
Work Location:
In person
Benefits
- Dental Insurance