Senior Data Scientist

Sartorius North America; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development programs

Flexible work schedules

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, vision plans

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Sartorius North America seeks a Senior Scientist/Engineer to drive digital tooling for upstream bioprocess operations. You will lead model and simulation workstreams, translating scientific advances into scalable prototype concepts that accelerate development.

Ideal candidates have a PhD with extensive automation or bioprocess analytics experience, strong coding skills in MATLAB/Python, and a track record of delivering validated digital solutions with measurable impact.

Qualifications

• PhD with 5+ years' experience or Master’s with 7+ years in related field.
• Publications or patents in automation or bioprocess analytics.
• Experience with modeling, optimization and simulation in bioprocessing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategy to prototype digital tools for upstream bioprocess operations.
• Lead workstreams and design models, simulations for validated prototypes.
• Evaluate technologies and use cases with commercial teams for high-value opportunities.
• Develop prototype applications including digital twins and ML-based solutions.
• Translate process data into actionable insights for validation and feasibility.
• Represent scientific expertise in external interactions and build internal credibility.

Skills

PhD with 5+ years

Automation experience

Cell culture process modeling

Data analytics in bioprocessing

Modeling/optimization/simulation tools

IPOPT/BARON optimization

Git/Azure DevOps version control

Strong analytical problem solving

Cross-functional communication

Translating data to decisions

Education

PhD or Master's in a relevant field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Pyomo

Job description

The Senior Scientist / Engineer drives the identification, prototyping and transfer of cell culture process modeling, simulation, automation and other relevant digitally driven solutions into Product Development pipelines to accelerate industrialization aligned with Product & Technology Roadmaps.

This is a key role in bridging process modeling, automation, and commercial application, with a strong focus on translating cutting‑edge technologies (e.g., digital twins) into scalable, customer‑facing solutions.

Grow with Us - Your Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategy to identify and prototype innovative digital tools for upstream (cell culture) bioprocess operations aligned with Product & Technology Roadmaps to translate scientific advancements into development initiatives

• Lead technical workstreams and design models, simulations to generate validated prototypes for digital solutions

• Evaluate technologies, trends & customer use cases through structured, mediated interactions with commercial or application teams to identify high‑value innovation opportunities

• Develop and validate prototype applications, tools including digital twins and machinelearningbased solutions to enable integration of validated concepts into scalable product or platform capabilities

• Translate process & production data into actionable insights to support technical validation and feasibility assessment

• Represent scientific expertise in selected external interactions and industry forums and build internal subject matter expert recognition without ownership of solution positioning or commercial activities to strengthen technical credibility and identify trends

Qualification & Skills:

• PhD with 5+ years' experience, or Master's degree with 7+ years' experience

• Proven track record (publications or patents) in automation, cell culture process modeling, or data analytics in bioprocessing or related field

• Expertise in modeling, optimization & simulation tools (e.g. MATLAB, Python, Pyomo)

• Experience with optimization frameworks (e.g. IPOPT, BARON) and version control systems (e.g. Git, Azure DevOps)

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability with ability to translate data into decisions

• Good communication skills across technical and cross‑functional teams

• Excellent customer orientation focused on understanding scientific problems and translating them into prototype concepts that deliver measurable impact on solution performance and industrialization speed

Compensation for this position will be a base salary between $110,000 and $150,000 (depending on experience, qualifications, education, & location), plus bonus

What We Offer

• Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, internal seminar offerings
• Worklife Balance: Paid vacation, sick time, corporate holidays and community service day; as well as flexible work schedules
• Making an Impact Right from the Start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform
• Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as "Coaching", "Agile Working" and a "Businesswomen's Network"
• Health & Well Being: Wide selection of health and well‑being support such as a variety of medical plans to choose from, dental, vision, EAP, and other wellness programs.
• Intelligent Working Environment: Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment.

• Retirement Savings Plan: 401k (with generous company match)
• Flexible Spending: HSA, FSA (dependent care & healthcare spending), Transportation Commuter Account
• Company Paid Benefits: Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, EAP, Family Planning & Women's Health, Health Advocate
• Additional/Optional: Supplemental Life Insurance (employee, spouse & dependents), Legal Services, LTD & STD, Critical Illness Insurance, Student Loan Tuition Refinance Service

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About Sartorius

Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real‑world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide.

We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.

Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.
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