Process Development Chemical Engineer

MilliporeSigma; Missouri; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Process Development Chemical Engineer to join their innovative team. In this role, you'll work on optimizing manufacturing processes and developing new methods to enhance productivity and product quality. Collaborating with a diverse team of scientists and engineers, you'll leverage your expertise in chemical engineering and analytical chemistry to drive advancements in healthcare and life sciences. If you are passionate about innovation and eager to contribute to meaningful projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering required.
• 3+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Optimize manufacturing processes and ensure product quality.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate findings into production.

Skills

Process Optimization

Chemical Engineering

Analytical Chemistry

Biochemistry

Molecular Biology

Microbiology

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering

Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering

Tools

Chromatography

Centrifugation

Biocatalysis

Fermentation

Filtration Methods

Job description

Join to apply for the Process Development Chemical Engineer role at MilliporeSigma

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.

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. We are passionate about caring for our diverse community, customers, patients, and the planet. We seek curious minds eager to imagine the unimaginable with us.

Your Role

In this role, you will work in a project-focused environment as part of a multidisciplinary Process Development (PD) team responsible for developing and qualifying manufacturing methods to support new product introductions and optimize existing processes. The PD team includes project managers and technical specialists across disciplines such as organic chemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, analytical chemistry, and biochemistry.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assess and select appropriate equipment for various processes, ensuring compatibility and efficiency.
2. Identify and evaluate critical process parameters and control points to maintain process efficiency and product quality. Optimize conditions for large-scale production.
3. Improve energy usage, reduce waste, and enhance overall productivity of unit operations.
4. Develop and implement experimental plans to test various aspects of the process, ensuring scalability and reproducibility.
5. Collaborate with scientists, project managers, and operations teams to integrate test data and findings into manufacturing processes. Perform troubleshooting and qualification of new methods, and assist in training and transferring these methods to manufacturing.
6. Present hypotheses, test data, and conclusions to internal and external stakeholders to support project goals.
7. Conduct fermentation (bacterial and fungal), natural extraction, biocatalysis, protein purification, centrifugation, chromatography, and advanced filtration methods (tangential flow filtration), lyophilization.
8. Perform organic synthesis, recrystallization, distillation, extraction, chromatography, filtration, freeze drying, spray drying, heat treatment, mixing, and blending.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related Engineering discipline.
• At least 3 years of experience in chemical manufacturing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment and at-scale testing and optimization.
• Experience with common unit operations listed above.
• Strong communication skills to effectively present hypotheses, data, and conclusions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including scientists, project managers, and operations staff.

What We Offer

We value diversity and believe it drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can develop and grow. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress.

Apply now and become part of our diverse team!

For more on our commitment to diversity, visit our website.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Production and Manufacturing