Application and Validation Scientist

MilliporeSigma; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Retirement contributions

Other perquisites

Job summary

MilliporeSigma in the United States is seeking a Field Validation Scientist to support the BioMonitoring sales group within the Advanced Solutions Business Unit. The role requires 50-70% travel to customer sites for IQ/OQ validation of microbiology testing equipment in pharma settings.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in a life science or engineering field and at least 1 year of lab experience in pharma.

Qualifications

• IQ/OQ validation protocols must be developed and executed at customer sites.
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations and documentation requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with effective writing and verbal communication.
• Customer-focused, agile, flexible, proactive, and able to multitask.
• May lead small projects with limited risks and resources.

Responsibilities

• Execute IQ/OQ validation protocols for microbiology equipment at customer sites, including setup, testing, and reporting.
• Ensure systems operate per specifications and comply with cgmp requirements.
• Train customers on equipment operation.
• Provide PQ consulting to assess test-method suitability.
• Troubleshoot on-site equipment and assist maintenance services.
• Coordinate validations with customers and internal teams (technical service, sales, marketing).
• Collaborate with the sales team to support opportunities.
• Prepare weekly/monthly plans and manage workload and budgets.
• Assist in development of testing protocols.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or related Life Science/Engineering

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 Include But Are Not Limited To

• 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

Minimum 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.

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

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and 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!