Kilo Lab Process Scientist: Scale-Up Expert

Bristol Myers Squibb; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 104,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

The Kilo Lab Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb translates laboratory chemical processes into safe, scalable manufacturing steps at the New Brunswick Kilo Lab. You will lead campaigns, select equipment, plan materials, ensure process safety, document batch execution, and collaborate with chemists, engineers, and analytical scientists to deliver robust processes.

New Brunswick, NJ, US-based role with emphasis on development-to-manufacturing transfer, process engineering, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field with 0–2 years (PhD) or MS with 2–4 years, or BS with 5–7 years of scale-up experience.
• Demonstrated experience in chemical process development, scale-up, pilot-plant operations, or pharmaceutical/chemical manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of chemical processing equipment and unit operations
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot technical and operational problems using sound scientific judgment.
• Ability and willingness to work hands-on with chemical processing equipment and perform activities associated with setup, operation, and execution of manufacturing processes
• Understanding of process-safety principles and GMP requirements

Responsibilities

• Independently lead the implementation and scale-up of chemical processes from the development laboratory into Kilo Lab and pilot-scale manufacturing.
• Serve as the technical and operational lead for process scale up manufacturing campaigns.
• Work hands-on with chemists, engineers, analytical scientists, and other cross-functional partners to translate laboratory processes into safe, robust, and executable manufacturing operations.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute Kilo Lab manufacturing campaigns, including equipment selection and setup, raw material planning, process safety readiness, recipe preparation, batch execution, cleaning, and manufacturing documentation.
• Apply scientific and engineering principles to identify and resolve technical and operational challenges encountered during process scale-up and manufacturing.
• Review process safety information and translate identified process requirements and operating boundaries into appropriate manufacturing practices.
• Monitor and assess process performance during manufacturing and document observations, deviations, learnings, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Ensure manufacturing activities are conducted in accordance with applicable safety, GMP, environmental, and procedural requirements.
• Evaluate and implement new equipment, emerging technologies, and improved processing methodologies
• Evaluate and implement new equipment, emerging technologies, and improved processing methodologies
• Contribute to a collaborative working environment through effective communication, knowledge sharing, and partnership across scientific and engineering disciplines

Skills

Process development

Scale-up

Pilot-plant operations

GMP knowledge

Problem solving

Hands-on equipment work

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

PhD in Chemistry

MS in Chemical Engineering

BS in Chemistry

Tools

Chemical processing equipment

Job description

The Kilo Lab Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb translates laboratory chemical processes into safe, scalable manufacturing steps at the New Brunswick Kilo Lab. You will lead campaigns, select equipment, plan materials, ensure process safety, document batch execution, and collaborate with chemists, engineers, and analytical scientists to deliver robust processes.

New Brunswick, NJ, US-based role with emphasis on development-to-manufacturing transfer, process engineering, and continuous improvement