Process Development Scientist - San Francisco, CA

The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in life sciences is seeking a Process Development Scientist for their San Jose location. The role involves conducting critical development studies for viral vectors and therapeutic proteins while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates hold advanced degrees in relevant fields with practical experience in pharmaceutical development.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) matching program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in pharmaceutical development or protein production.
• Excellent laboratory skills and knowledge of biomanufacturing processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct process development studies for viral vectors or therapeutic proteins.
• Support execution of traditional unit operations like chromatography.
• Document customer interfacing activities.

Skills

Analytical techniques

Process optimization

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Master’s degree in Biotechnology

PhD in Biology

Job description

Work Location: San Jose, California
Shift:
Department: LS-PS-ATA PDS Region 1
Recruiter:Beverly Dellisola

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

Your Role:

MilliporeSigma is looking for a Process Development Scientist to join the technical branch of the commercial organization in the San Francisco Bay area supporting process development and manufacturing sciences activities. The Development Scientist is part of a worldwide team of engineers and scientists reporting into the technical support group for MilliporeSigma’s Process Solutions business.

In this role, you will proactively pursue and conduct process development studies for the production or purification of viral vectors or therapeutic proteins using MilliporeSigma performance reagents, including detergents, enzymes, stabilizers, and flocculants. You will also assist in the development, design, and execution of experiments aimed at optimizing process reagents to enhance processes such as cell lysis, DNA digestion, virus inactivation, and flocculation, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our production methods.

Responsibilities:

• Apply knowledge of characterizing analytical techniques, such as qPCR, ddPCR, HPLC, light scattering to assess the performance of additives and propose optimal conditions
• Support the execution of development studies for traditional unit operation such as sterile filtration, depth filtration, tangential flow filtration, viral reduction filtration, chromatography
• Involvement in selection and sizing, process optimization, and technology transfer activities associated with the purification of new pharmaceuticals with a focus on Phase I-III drug development
• Provide consultation to customers through email, telecon or video chat
• Collaborate with customer process development groups in the western region of the United States and work alongside a team of local MilliporeSigma account managers to provide technical expertise and support to local customers
• Support clinical and commercial scale customers to implement technologies, using sound scientific and engineering principles, and including identification critical quality attributes and maintenance of critical control parameters
• Document customer interfacing activities through appropriate electronic systems
• Propose new technical ideas/areas for the larger group to advance state-of-the-art
• Communicate and work effectively in cross-functional teams, influence technical approaches and support strategy execution

This position will include Travel of up to 30% within North America region

Physical attributes:

• Lifting of up to 50 pounds

Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry or Life Sciences or Engineering field with 3+ years of experience within pharmaceutical development, technology implementation, or protein or viral vector particle production and purification

-OR-

• Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry or Life Sciences or Engineering field with 2+ years of experience within pharmaceutical development, technology implementation, or protein or viral vector particle production and purification

-OR-

• PhD in in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry or Life Sciences or Engineering field with 1+ years of experience within pharmaceutical development, technology implementation, or protein or viral vector particle production and purification

Preferred Qualifications:

• An in-depth knowledge and understanding of bioprocess unit operations, biomanufacturing process requirements, best practices, analytical techniques and industry standards
• Ability to derive relevant conclusions, based on the experimental results, and effectively communicate this to our customers
• Excellent hands on laboratory skills, working knowledge of Microsoft Excel or other data analysis software
• Comfort with making recommendations for future course of action based on experimental results
• Ability to relay relevant results to sales, field marketing, etc. and produce quality written experimental reports and other appropriate documentation
• Ability to identify scientific leadership opportunities and execute through lunch & learns, publications, presentations, etc. with a focus on customer collaboration
• Ability to cope with change, adjust test plans quickly, and comfortably handle risk and uncertainty
• Highly motivated, self-directed, and able to work independently in a field-based position
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively to diverse audiences through both written and oral communications as well as ability to build effective relationships; both internally and externally

Pay Range for this position - $78,000 - $123,600

Our ranges are derived from several sources, and largely reliant on relevant industry market data. Should we decide to make an offer, we will consider several factors, including but not limited to your location, skills, experience, career level, and other job-related factors. This role may offer the following benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k) matching program; paid time off; and paid holidays; among other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses.

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.