Scientist, MS&T Process Characterization Lab

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Position Summary

The Process Characterization Lab Scientist is a highly impactful and hands-on position within our global Parenteral Manufacturing Science & Technology organization, located in New Brunswick, NJ. The incumbent conducts product and process characterization studies; collaborates with research and development in drug product process development of sterile parenteral/biologics drug product and works with manufacturing sites to characterize, troubleshoot or optimize processes for late-stage to commercial and lifecycle products. The role touches many aspects of parenteral manufacturing including sterile filtration, formulation development/characterization, lyophilization, product compatibility and more.  This gives the scientist the opportunity to contribute true scientific outcomes; enabling data driven decisions and scientifically sound manufacturing processes. This position is accountable for the design and execution of process characterization experiments to ensure design and transfer of robust manufacturing processes for new products and key life cycle management products, development of new technology for optimization and continuous improvement in manufacturing operations and providing specialized expertise, as necessary, to complement site capabilities for critical investigations or process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execution of robust experiments to support lifecycle management activities of commercial parenteral products including:  process improvements, deviation investigation and technology transfer
• Responsible for characterizing, optimizing and troubleshooting product and manufacturing processes of parenteral dosage forms
• Partner with Drug Product Development, Parenteral Launch and Sterile Capabilities, Process Engineering, manufacturing sites and Analytical colleagues in design and execution of experiments
• Apply scientific and/or technical skills and functional knowledge to complete laboratory work and data analysis/interpretation
• Drive scientific innovation and new approaches in the lab, through research in literature, internal/external forums and/or trainings
• Maintain complete and accurate laboratory notebook and protocol/report documentation by following applicable SOP and Policy requirements
• Effectively represent the Process Characterization Lab in various internal and external teams to present experimental plans, review results and provide technical recommendations
• Lead laboratory maintenance through tracking instrument calibration, maintaining stock of supplies, general lab cleanliness and organization
• Lead lab safety initiatives, inspections and training
• Support mentorship of others within group/team; train others on procedures

Qualifications & Experience

Education/Experience/ Licenses/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5-7 years of relevant experience. Master and Ph.D. is preferred but not required. Time spent in advanced degree program may consider as equivalent experience.

Required:

• Thorough hands-on experience in the laboratory and a broad understanding of sterile product (particularly biologics) formulation development, analytical methods commercial manufacturing unit operations
• Proficient in critical thinking, clear & concise technical writing (specifically in scientific study plans and reports) and verbal communication
• Ability to design and execute scientifically sound, hypothesis driven experiments

Demonstrated ability to:

• Troubleshoot,