Senior Scientist

Fortive Corporation (SE); Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortive Corporation's Advanced Sterilization Products is seeking a Senior Scientist to design, conduct, and analyze experiments to optimize biologic production processes. You will scale up from lab to pilot and production, troubleshoot issues, and work with cross-functional teams to drive innovation in sterilization technologies.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a bioscience or engineering field and 4+ years in biologics R&D, process development, and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in a bioscience/engineering field.
• 4+ years of biologics R&D, process development, and process improvement.
• Strong background in biologic production processes including cell culture, fermentation, purification, and formulation.
• Experience in conducting experiments, analyzing data, and data-driven decision making.
• Excellent problem-solving, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards for biologics production.

Responsibilities

• Design, conduct, and analyze experiments to optimize biologic production processes.
• Scale-up from lab to pilot and production scales; troubleshoot issues.
• Collaborate with R&D and engineering teams to implement new technologies.
• Identify process improvements to reduce costs, increase yield, and improve quality.
• Apply engineering principles to design equipment and process controls; ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Biologics knowledge

Experiment design

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Problem solving

Communication

Education

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

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.

Responsibilities

Process 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 quality

• Implement 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.

Qualifications

Required:

• 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 analysis

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive'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 Products

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].

Pay Range

The 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.

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 101,200 - 169,050

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].