Application and Validation Scientist

Millipore Corporation; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Retirement contributions

Other perquisites

Job summary

MilliporeSigma is seeking a Field Validation Scientist to join the North American Service team, supporting BioMonitoring in the Advanced Solutions unit. The role involves 50-70% travel to customer sites across the US, performing IQ/OQ validations on microbiology testing equipment for pharmaceutical applications.

You will install equipment, run tests, document results, and train customers while coordinating with sales and service teams to drive quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or other Engineering or Life Science discipline.
• 1+ years lab experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities

• Primarily execute IQ/OQ validation protocols for microbiological testing equipment at customer sites.
• Install and prepare equipment and supplies, perform testing, document results, and maintain records.
• Train customers on equipment operation.
• Provide PQ consulting to assist customers with test method suitability execution.
• Troubleshoot equipment on-site if needed.
• Cross-functionally assist in calibration/preventive maintenance services.
• Coordinate with customers and internal functions to complete validations.
• Partner with the sales team to support opportunities.
• Prepares weekly and monthly reports, plans and manages workload and budget.
• Assist in development of testing protocols.

Skills

Lab experience

cGMP knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or other Engineering or Life Science

Job description

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us. This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role:

The Field Validation Scientist position is part of a North American Service team supporting MilliporeSigma's BioMonitoring sales group within the Advanced Solutions Business Unit. Our BioMonitoring group is focused on supporting the microbiology needs of the Food, Beverage, and Pharmaceutical Industries. This position requires 50-70% travel.

Responsibilities:

• Primarily execute IQ/OQ validation protocols for microbiological testing equipment at customer sites used in the testing of pharmaceutical products or processes: install and prepare equipment and supplies, perform testing, document test results, write reports and maintain records.
• Ensure all systems are running according to necessary specifications and operate within regulations to ensure testing of quality products.
• Train customers on equipment operation.
• Provide PQ consulting to assist customers with test method suitability execution.
• Troubleshoot equipment on-site if needed.
• Cross functionally assist in calibration/preventive maintenance services.
• Coordinate with customers and various internal functions to complete validations (customer, technical service, sales, and marketing).
• Partner with the sales team to support the sales process, development of opportunities.
• Prepares weekly and monthly reports, plans and manages workload and budget.
• Assist in development of testing protocols.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or other Engineering or Life Science discipline.
• 1+ years lab experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to develop and execute IQ/OQ validation protocols.
• Extremely proficient planning and organizational ability, able to coordinate work schedule on short notice.
• Comprehensive knowledge of cGMP regulations and documentation requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; effective writing and verbal communication skills; ability to be a team player/work well alone and with others, ability to multi-task.
• Customer-focused, agile, flexible and adaptable, proactive/action oriented, well developed customer-facing skills.
• May lead small projects with limited risks and resource requirements.

Pay Range for this position:

$63,400 - $120,000 / year

Benefits:

• health insurance
• paid time off (PTO)
• retirement contributions
• other perquisites

What we offer:

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. 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!

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