Process Development Scientist, Puerto Rico

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:

To be part of a team of Scientists & Engineers providing dedicated technical expertise to customers to ensure robust, reliable, and sustainable support to their processing needs using MilliporeSigma technologies at all stages of drug development and manufacturing. 

• Provide sound technical recommendations and consultations after appropriate internal discussions; able to set project commitments and follow through in a timely fashion.
• Communicates on project status or issues with manager and concerned support team members in a timely fashion.  Proactively works to propose and discuss solution options and approaches for various technical or problem-solving needs; Has a reputation for trustworthiness
• Works effectively in cross-functional teams; actively participates and leads team discussions and brings potential conflicts to management attention in a timely fashion.
• Brings new ideas and ways of solutions to technical managers’ and teams’ attention.  Actively proposes new ways and methods to add value to what TSS group does.
• Promote your position and services among our customers and potential customers.
• Passionate about science & technology
• Being Curious with eagerness to learn & develop
• Motivated by making positive impact on society
• Possessing a Collaborative mindset and Empowering others’ success
• Being a Self-starter
• Travel 30% domestically & internationally (Cost Rica, Panama, Guatemala, El Salvador, Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Burlington MA & Argentina

Physical Attributes: Ability to lift small equipment up to15 pounds

Location: A field-based role located in San Juan Puerto Rico area

Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor´s degree in the Life Sciences or in Biology, Mechanical engineering or Chemical Engineering (some examples: Bioprocessing Engineering or Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Bioscience, Biology)
• 5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Fluent in Spanish and English (written and oral)  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sound knowledge of engineering fundamentals- especially fluid dynamics.
• Practical sensibility of engineering design and system operation with a hands-on approach. 
• Strong time management and verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

• Sound knowledge of the application of engineering fundamentals to bioprocess separations.  A current and high level of technical competency in our markets, applications, and products.  Recognized as an internal expert on application of customer processes to Millipore technologies.
• Hands-on experience with operating and troubleshooting separation systems at lab, pilot, and industrial scale.  Also possess excellent hand-on skills with membrane and media technologies.
• Excellent time management and verbal and written technical communication and presentation skills.  Produce solid, defensible, and publishable data.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.  Active participant as the TSS representative on complex projects involving diverse groups.

Base pay range for this position is 76,100 – 121,700/year

Our ranges are derived from several sources, and largely reliant on relevant industry market data. Should we decide to make an offer, we will consider several factors, including but not limited to your location, skills, experience, career level, and other job-related factors.  This role may offer the following benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k)-matching program; paid time off; and paid holidays; among other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses

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!

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