Senior Scientist

Advanced Sterilization Products, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Advanced Sterilization Products is seeking a Senior Scientist in Irvine, CA, to lead design, execution, and analysis of biologics process development projects. The role focuses on optimizing cell culture, fermentation, purification, and formulation, with cross-functional collaboration across R&D and engineering teams.

The ideal candidate will have a strong Biologics background, 4+ years in biologics R&D, and experience driving data-driven decisions while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or Chemical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize processes for biologic production.
• Scale-up from lab to pilot and production scale.
• Troubleshoot process development issues.
• Design and execute experiments for new or improved biologics.
• Collaborate with R&D to implement new technologies.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction.
• Monitor process performance metrics for continuous improvement.
• Apply engineering principles to equipment and process design.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Process development

Biologics production

Experiment design

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master's degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Minitab

DOE/Design of Experiments

Bioreactor control

Job description

The Senior Scientist at Advanced Sterilization Products involves designing, conducting, and analyzing experiments to optimize processes, improve efficiency, and ensure high-quality biologic products. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and maintain our competitive edge in the biologics industry.ResponsibilitiesProcess Development:Develop and optimize processes for the production of biologic products.Scale-up processes from laboratory to pilot and production scales.Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to process development and optimization.Design and execute experiments to develop new biologic products and improve existing ones.Analyze experimental data, interpret results, and make recommendations for further research or process adjustments.Collaborate with R&D teams to innovate and implement new technologies and methodologies.Process Improvement:Identify areas for process improvement and develop strategies to enhance efficiency and product qualityImplement process improvements to reduce costs, increase yield, and improve overall productivity.Monitor and analyze process performance metrics to ensure continuous improvement.Engineering:Apply engineering principles to design and optimize equipment and processes for biologic production.Work with engineering teams to design and implement process control systems.Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.Biologics Expertise:Maintain a deep understanding of biologics, including cell culture, fermentation, purification, and formulation processes.Stay current with industry trends, advancements, and regulatory changes in biologics.Provide technical expertise and guidance to cross-functional teams.QualificationsRequired:Master's degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.4+ years of experience in biologics R&D, process development, and process improvement.Strong background in biologic production processes, including cell culture, fermentation, purification, and formulation.Proven experience in conducting experiments, analyzing data, and making data-driven decisions.Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex process issues.Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards for biologics production.May require occasional travel to attend conferences, training, or meetings with external partners.Preferred:Knowledge of process control systems and automation.Experience with statistical analysisFortive Corporation OverviewFortive's essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare.We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission-critical solutions. We're a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care.We are a diverse team 10,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.At Fortive, we believe in growth. We're honest about what's working and what isn't, and we never stop improving and innovating.Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.About Advanced Sterilization ProductsASP is a leading global provider of innovative sterilization and disinfection solutions, and a pioneer of low-temperature hydrogen peroxide sterilization technology.ASP’s mission is to protect patients during their most critical moments. We support healthcare facilities in the fight to protect patients against hospital acquired infections, which are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. ASP’s products, which are sold globally, include the STERRAD system for sterilizing instruments and the EVOTECH and ENDOCLENS systems for endoscope reprocessing and cleaning.We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [e-mail] RangeThe salary range for this position (in local currency) is 101,200 - 169,050.Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors, including, but not limited to: job-related knowledge; skills; experience; and other eligibility factors such as geographic location. The Total Rewards package includes competitive base pay and an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and several programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.ASP is a leading global provider of innovative sterilization and disinfection solutions, and a pioneer of low-temperature hydrogen peroxide sterilization technology.ASP’s mission is to protect patients during their most critical moments. We support healthcare facilities in the fight to protect patients against hospital acquired infections, which are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. ASP’s products, which are sold globally, include the STERRAD system for sterilizing instruments and the EVOTECH and ENDOCLENS systems for endoscope reprocessing and cleaning.We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [e-mail] salary range for this position (in local currency) is 101,200 - 169,050