Bioprocess Applications Engineer 3

Millipore Corporation; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement contributions

Perquisites

Job summary

Millipore Corporation in Bedford, MA is seeking a Bioprocess Applications Engineer 3 to join the Single Use and Integrated Systems PAT & Digital Applications team. Based at our Bedford campus, this role will support the development and application of integrated platform solutions for next-generation bioprocessing.

You will combine engineering fundamentals, hands-on experimentation, data analysis, modeling, and customer-focused problem-solving to evaluate emerging technologies and characterize

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering or other engineering discipline.
• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering or other engineering discipline AND 4+ years of industry experience
• Bachelor's degree in a Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering or other engineering discipline AND 5+ years of industry experience

Responsibilities

• Integrate PAT sensors and inline spectroscopy into downstream unit operations, including Protein A chromatography, UF/DF, and other mAb purification steps
• Lead development, optimization, and lifecycle management of Raman chemometric models for mAb streams, buffers, and excipients
• Oversee qualification, deployment, and lifecycle support of Raman instruments and inline sensing units, including model transfer and qualification activities
• Identify and address customer PAT performance gaps, competitive technology landscapes, and process design targets through data-driven solutions and strategic recommendations
• Drive technical strategy in inline spectroscopy, advanced process control, and digitalization of process and analytical tools
• Lead cross-functional contributions spanning R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, and Product Management to commercialize PAT and digital solutions
• Produce customer-facing technical content, including application notes, technical guides, and webinars
• Support customer trials and investigations; capture actionable feedback to inform product and application development

Skills

Data analysis

Hands-on experimentation

Modeling

Problem solving

Education

Ph.D. in Chemical/Mechanical/Biochemical Engineering or related

Master's in Chemical/Mechanical/Biochemical Engineering or related +4 years experience

Bachelor's in Chemical/Mechanical/Biochemical Engineering or related +5 years experience

Tools

Inline spectroscopy (Raman)

PAT sensors

Job description

Work Location: Bedford, MassachusettsShift: Department: LS-PS-RUAP PAT & Digital Applications

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

Your Role

We're seeking a Bioprocess Applications Engineer 3 to join the Single Use and Integrated Systems PAT & Digital Applications team, part of MilliporeSigma's Process Solutions business unit. Based at our Bedford, MA campus, this role will support the development and application of integrated platform solutions for next-generation bioprocessing.

In this role, you will combine engineering fundamentals, hands-on experimentation, data analysis, modeling, and customer-focused problem-solving to evaluate emerging technologies and characterize system performance. You will translate application insights into product requirements, technical recommendations, and practical guidance that support both product development and customer success.

Key responsibilities

• Integrate PAT sensors and inline spectroscopy into downstream unit operations, including Protein A chromatography, UF/DF, and other mAb purification steps
• Lead development, optimization, and lifecycle management of Raman chemometric models for mAb streams, buffers, and excipients
• Oversee qualification, deployment, and lifecycle support of Raman instruments and inline sensing units, including model transfer and qualification activities
• Identify and address customer PAT performance gaps, competitive technology landscapes, and process design targets through data-driven solutions and strategic recommendations
• Drive technical strategy in inline spectroscopy, advanced process control, and digitalization of process and analytical tools
• Lead cross-functional contributions spanning R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, and Product Management to commercialize PAT and digital solutions
• Produce customer-facing technical content, including application notes, technical guides, and webinars
• Support customer trials and investigations; capture actionable feedback to inform product and application development

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering or other engineering discipline
• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering or other engineering discipline AND 4+ years of industry experience
• Bachelor's degree in a Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering or other engineering discipline AND 5+ years of industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in biopharmaceutical process development, PAT implementation, or analytical method development in a biomanufacturing context, with a demonstrated track record of leading technical projects to completion
• Technical expertise and hands-on experience with PAT sensors, inline spectroscopy (e.g., Raman), chemometric model development, process automation, and downstream biomanufacturing unit operations
• Experience leading projects of moderate to extended complexity, driving results and meeting milestones with excellent problem-solving skills, a collaborative mindset, and strong adherence to data integrity and cGMP documentation standards
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, customers, vendors, and stakeholders through written technical reports, oral presentations, timely discussions and experience mentoring junior engineers
• Ability to apply engineering and scientific principles to resolve technical challenges of extended scope and complexity, with the ability to translate analytical insights into actionable process improvements and strategic recommendations

Pay Range for this position: $84,900 - $127,300 annually

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.

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.