Sr. Specialist, Cell Culture Process Development
MilliporeSigma

Carlsbad, California

Posted in Science and Research


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A career with MilliporeSigma is an ongoing journey of discovery: our 60,300 people are shaping how the world lives, works and plays through next generation advancements in Healthcare, Life Science and Electronics. For more than 350 years and across the world we have passionately pursued our curiosity to find novel and vibrant ways of enhancing the lives of others. MilliporeSigma is a business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.

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

Now offering a $7,500 sign-on bonus for those that qualify!

Your role:

MilliporeSigma is seeking a highly motivated scientist to join a cutting-edge gene therapy process development team. As part of a dynamic organization and global leader in life sciences, the successful candidate will work effectively as a Process Development team member to lead viral vector cell culture process development and support process characterization and process validation. The candidate will also act as a driver for continuous innovation and operational improvement to advance the field of viral vector science.

Responsibilities and Skills:

  • Support efforts to transfer processes from the client or develop processes for a client or internal projects with minimal guidance
  • Support drafting PD worksheets, Summary Reports, PD Transfer Document, etc., with increasing independence
  • Independently executes upstream, downstream, or analytical testing experiments
  • Independently analyzes data, interprets results, and interfaces cross-functionally for troubleshooting efforts
  • Independently source materials internally/externally as needed for various projects
  • Provide additional support and cross-train as business needs arise
  • Performs duties independently with general supervision
  • Demonstrates distinguishing technical expertise; has a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures in the field of specialization
  • Demonstrated competency in the evaluation of new techniques and procedures for systems, products, or technologies with minimal guidance
  • Thorough knowledge of experimental and testing design
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate scientific ideas to a broader technical audience
  • Ability to effectively solve technical problems and form solutions/plans to mitigate issues
  • Ability to train others on systems and processes with increasing technical scope and independence
  • Understanding and use of RCA tools

Who We Are

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or other Life Science field
  • 5+ years of experience in pharma, medical device, biologics, or similar technical industries
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in suspension cell culture process development operation
OR
  • Master's Degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or other Life Science field
  • 3+ years of experience in pharma, medical device, biologics, or similar technical industries
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in suspension cell culture process development operation

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with cell culture process development for biologics production at bench-scale and pilot-scale using mammalian expression and single-use bioreactor systems
  • Familiarity with downstream purification operations (clarification, tangential flow filtration, and chromatography) is desirable
  • Familiarity with analytical assay methods (qPCR, ddPCR, ELISA, HPLC, SDS PAGE)
  • Ability to apply technical knowledge to complete complex assignments
  • Experience with DoE using JMP or similar software for experimental design and analysis
  • Experience with cGMP manufacturing and quality systems within an FDA-regulated environment
  • Advanced technical writing ability

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. We believe that it drives excellence, innovation, and human progress. We care about our customers, patients, and our rich mix of people. This diversity strengthens our ability to lead in science and technology.
We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all and empower you to fulfil your ambitions. Our diverse businesses offer various career moves to seek new horizons.
Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to bring their curiosity to life!

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

If you are a resident of Colorado or New York City, you are eligible to receive additional information about the compensation and benefits, which we will provide upon request. You may contact 855 444 5678 from 8:00am to 5:30pm ET Monday through Friday, for assistance

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.

As an employee of the Company, you will be required to comply with all of the Company's COVID-19 safety protocols and policies. The organization has currently suspended enforcement of its COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, but that policy may be reinstated by the Company in its discretion.

Job Requisition ID: 256874

Location: Carlsbad

Career Level: D - Professional (4-9 years)

Working time model: full-time


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