Bioprocess Applications Engineer 3

MilliporeSigma; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Bioprocess Applications Engineer to join its innovative R&D team. This exciting role involves developing cutting-edge products for pharmaceutical processing and purification. You will provide technical leadership in upstream bioprocessing, lead application studies, and collaborate with diverse teams to bring concepts to life. If you're passionate about bioprocessing and thrive in dynamic environments, this opportunity offers a chance to make significant contributions to groundbreaking projects. Join a team where your expertise will be valued and your career can flourish.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in bioprocessing or product development.
• Strong technical expertise in upstream workflows and PAT integration.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in upstream bioprocessing and cell culture.
• Lead bioprocessing application studies and communicate results effectively.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product concepts.

Skills

Bioprocessing

Cell Culture

Project Management

Technical Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Life Science

Master’s Degree in Engineering or Life Science

PhD in Engineering or Life Science

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Work Location: Bedford, Massachusetts
Shift: No
Department: LS-PS-RUB4 Single Use Products 4
Recruiter:Genie Hooper

This information is for internals only. Please do not share outside of the organization.

Your Role:

We are excited to open a Bioprocess Applications Engineer 3 position within the Single Use and Integrated Systems R&D team, part of MilliporeSigma's Process Solutions business unit. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing innovative products for the processing and purification of pharmaceutical and biotech product streams. This position will be based at our Bedford, MA campus. As a key member of our product development teams, you will thrive in a dynamic environment where your contributions will be valued.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership in upstream bioprocessing and cell culture with a strong focus on the integration of PAT to optimize upstream workflows
• Lead the planning and execution of bioprocessing application studies to assess new products in a laboratory environment, ensuring timely data analysis and effective communication of results to project teams, stakeholders, and sponsors
• Articulate the bioprocessing end-user perspective by understanding process design targets, performance expectations, competitive offerings, and technology gaps; propose innovative solutions and actionable next steps to meet these objectives
• Monitor the competitive landscape and application trends for assigned products, offering applications insights to the product development team to refine product design and align with market demands
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams that include R&D, Manufacturing, Product Management, Commercial, Quality, and Procurement to drive product concepts through development and validation to achieve successful commercialization
• Develop customer-facing collaterals, including application notes, webinars, and performance guides, that effectively highlight the value of new solutions

Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering field (e.g., Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, etc.) or a Life Science field (e.g., Biochemistry, Chemistry, etc.) with 5+ years of experience

-OR-

• Master’s Degree in an Engineering field (e.g., Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, etc.) or a Life Science field (e.g., Biochemistry, Chemistry, etc.) with 3+ years of experience

-OR-

• PhD with Engineering field (e.g., Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, etc.) or a Life Science field (e.g., Biochemistry, Chemistry, etc.) with 1+ years of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct product development or biomanufacturing process development experience
• Strong technical expertise and hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture, bioreactor operation, intensified bioprocessing, and the application of PAT in upstream bioprocessing
• Demonstrated leadership in managing projects of moderate complexity, ensuring timely delivery of results while utilizing excellent problem-solving, teamwork, facilitation, and analytical skills
• Effective communicator with the ability to engage peers, customers, vendors, and stakeholders through clear written reports, impactful presentations, and timely discussions
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate resources and manage time effectively across multiple projects
• Ability to apply engineering and scientific principles to address complex technical challenges
• Hands on experience with sterile sampling technologies in development or manufacturing settings
• Knowledge of product and process development activities, including design of experiments (DOE), FMEA, design for manufacturing, test method development, and qualification/validation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.

The Company 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 their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.