Application and Validation Scientist

Biopharma Careers; New Jersey; On-site; USD 63,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Retirement contributions

Job summary

MilliporeSigma is seeking a Field Validation Scientist for the North American Service team within BioMonitoring. The role focuses on validating microbiology testing equipment at customer sites, with 50-70% travel across the US.

You will install and prep equipment, perform IQ/OQ testing, document results, train customers, and provide PQ consulting while coordinating with sales and technical service to support validations and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or other Engineering or Life Science discipline.
• 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.

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.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or other Engineering or Life Science discipline

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or other Engineering or Life Science discipline.

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.

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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!