R & B Scientist

R & B Scientist Kaneka Americas Holding, Inc. United States, California, ark 7979 Gateway Boulevard (Show on map) May 08, 2026 Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct experimental research for the purpose of establishing enzyme-based processes for small-molecule pharmaceuticals, and promote process development in collaboration with research teams in Japan, customers, and external resources. This position is responsible for planning, conducting, and reporting experimental research. Specific responsibilities include enzyme screening, development of enzyme-based processes, enzyme engineering through genetic engineering, development of cultivation methods using genetically modified microorganisms, development of analytical methods, scale-up studies utilizing external resources, and evaluation of new enzyme-related technologies. In addition, this position collaborates closely with internal R D personnel, customer-facing staff, experimental equipment suppliers, raw material suppliers, and external technical service providers to execute experimental research effectively. As necessary, this position conducts technical supports for the production. Under the direction of the supervisor, this position conducts research and information gathering related to R D projects, including regulatory requirements, scientific literature, technical journals, seminars, customer interviews, and trade shows. This position also promotes the exploration, evaluation, and introduction of new enzyme-related technologies for future application. Through technical presentations to customers and technical presentations at seminars and conferences, this position promotes technical capabilities and supports the acquisition of new projects. This position supports sales personnel by providing technical advice and proposing solutions to customer issues and challenges related to enzyme-based processes. Based on customer feedback, this position collaborates with R D personnel as well as Sales and Marketing teams to advance the development of enzyme-based processes. Must demonstrate the following emotional intelligence skills: Emotional Empathy Positive Attitude Excellent Communication Skills Flexibility / Adaptability Interpersonal Skills

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain complete and open lines of communication with other personnel, functions, or departments to facilitate operations and interaction in the organization. Keep supervisor informed of status and progress, ensuring that regular and periodic communication takes place. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks and keeping abreast of industry trends and related compliance issues within the area of responsibilities. Maintain professional conduct, attendance, and high ethical standards in the work place, complying with company's policies and procedures. Fulfill mandatory training requirements applicable for department and job duties as appropriate. Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by supervisor or Management. Qualifications Behaviors Enthusiastic

• Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Loyal
• Shows firm and constant support to a cause Team Player
• Works well as a member of a group Detail Oriented
• Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Dedicated
• Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Education PHD of Biochemistry (preferred) Masters of Biochemistry (preferred) Bachelors of Biochemistry (required) Experience 2 years: Experience in either enzyme research and development or enzyme-based process development within the pharmaceutical industry.

(required) Skills MS Word (required) MS PowerPoint (required) MS Outlook (required) MS Excel (required) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.