Bioprocess Applications Engineer 3

Merck KGaA
Bedford, MA, United States
about 1 month ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
4 years minimum
Compensation
$84,900.0 - $127,300.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Business Analytics Applications Application Notes Software Documentation Data Integrity Software Engineering

Job description

  • Integrate PAT sensors and inline spectroscopy into downstream unit operations, including Protein A chromatography, UF/DF, and other mAb purification steps
  • Lead development, optimization, and lifecycle management of Raman chemometric models for mAb streams, buffers, and excipients
  • Oversee qualification, deployment, and lifecycle support of Raman instruments and inline sensing units, including model transfer and qualification activities
  • Identify and address customer PAT performance gaps, competitive technology landscapes, and process design targets through data-driven solutions and strategic recommendations
  • Drive technical strategy in inline spectroscopy, advanced process control, and digitalization of process and analytical tools
  • Lead cross-functional contributions spanning R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, and Product Management to commercialize PAT and digital solutions
  • Produce customer-facing technical content, including application notes, technical guides, and webinars
  • Support customer trials and investigations; capture actionable feedback to inform product and application development

Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering or other engineering discipline, * Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering or other engineering discipline AND 4+ years of industry experience, * Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering or other engineering discipline AND 5+ years of industry experience, * Experience in biopharmaceutical process development, PAT implementation, or analytical method development in a biomanufacturing context, with a demonstrated track record of leading technical projects to completion
  • Technical expertise and hands-on experience with PAT sensors, inline spectroscopy (e.g., Raman), chemometric model development, process automation, and downstream biomanufacturing unit operations
  • Experience leading projects of moderate to extended complexity, driving results and meeting milestones with excellent problem-solving skills, a collaborative mindset, and strong adherence to data integrity and cGMP documentation standards
  • Ability to communicate effectively with peers, customers, vendors, and stakeholders through written technical reports, oral presentations, timely discussions and experience mentoring junior engineers
  • Ability to apply engineering and scientific principles to resolve technical challenges of extended scope and complexity, with the ability to translate analytical insights into actionable process improvements and strategic recommendations

Benefits & conditions

3.83.8 out of 5 stars Bedford, MA 01730 $84,900 - $127,300 a year, Pulled from the full job description

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off, Pay Range for this position: $84,900 - $127,300 annually

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.

About the company

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.

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