Senior Scientist, Process Development

Madison, Wisconsin


Employer: Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Industry: Manufacturing
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time

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

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! 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. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your role:

At MilliporeSigma, as the Senior Scientist, Process Development you will support a business-based process development and manufacturing environment. The department's primary focus is the development of synthetic and analytical platforms for the manufacture of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). Scientists are expected to support the innovative development and execution of technical projects within the MilliporeSigma team-based environment.
  • Design and lead the development of robust processes for the manufacture of pharmaceutical intermediates and APIs
  • Develop successful processes through a combination of personal hands-on lab work as well as overseeing the efforts of junior scientists
  • Participate in all project team activities as the technical team leader
  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of modern analytical techniques to interpret spectra and data
  • Act as a consultant for process/analytical development issues
  • Simultaneously manage 2-3 projects at various stages of maturity with minimal level of guidance
  • Oversee process transfer to the production labs and provide technical support for trouble shooting activities
  • Provide technical support for process validation and post-validation activities
  • Prepare comprehensive process development reports for clients and for internal use
  • Provide innovative and effective solutions to address technical and analytical challenges that arise during process development and cGMP manufacturing
  • Display strong customer-facing communication skills that instill client confidence
  • Demonstrate strong written communication skills with effective documentation of process development activities
  • Perform job functions in accordance with current operating procedures
  • Adequately document experimental data in electronic documentation formats
  • Scientific problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify critical issues in experimental work and to suggest possible solutions
  • Knowledge and understanding of the overall goals, implementation and application of cGMP and other relevant quality systems
  • Mentor junior scientists and other colleagues and lead initiatives in the PAD organization
  • Proactively consider the impact of quality, regulatory, manufacturing, and safety requirements when planning project development activities
  • Author, utilize, and train employees on written procedures, including batch records and operating procedures
  • Work in accordance with FDA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, DOT and other regulatory agency guidelines


Who you are:

Basic Qualifications:
  • PhD in a scientific discipline (e.g., Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemistry, etc. ) with 1+ years' of experience in process chemistry
  • Master's Degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemistry, etc. ) with 3+ years' of experience in process chemistry
  • Bachelor's Degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemistry, etc. ) with 5+ years' of experience in process


Preferred Qualifications:
  • PhD in Organic Chemistry with 8+ years of industry experience, including process chemistry and regulatory experience
  • Experience supporting a commercial program
  • Experience in handling High-Potency APIs
  • Knowledge of experimental design techniques and thermal hazard evaluation techniques in the process development field
  • Superior organizational skills and the ability to multi-task proficiently
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to give presentations and to speak to large groups. The ability to establish rapport with non-technical parts of the company as well.
  • Proficient in use of standard office computers as well as software for laboratory work (data capture, data analysis, etc.) and statistical analysis. Specifically, MS Office 365, MS Project, ChemOffice, etc.


What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!

If you would like to know more about what diversity, equity, and inclusion means to us, please visit https://www.emdgroup.com/en/company/press-positions.html

Created: 2024-09-03
Reference: 278538
Country: United States
State: Wisconsin
City: Madison
ZIP: 53706


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