What are the responsibilities and job description for the R&D Principal Scientist-Raw Material Characterization position at FUJIFILM Biosciences?
Position Description
We are hiring a R&D Principal Scientist – Raw Material Characterization. The R&D Principal Scientist – RMC will lead technical projects related to raw material characterization (RMC) and formulation science services to both internal and external customers.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
We are hiring a R&D Principal Scientist – Raw Material Characterization. The R&D Principal Scientist – RMC will lead technical projects related to raw material characterization (RMC) and formulation science services to both internal and external customers.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Build, manage and lead the RMC program and formulation science services group.
- Collaborate with Quality, Product Line Management, Procurement, Manufacturing and R&D to create solutions for optimal media formulation quality and supply chain and vendor management.
- Collaborate with external customers and provide formulation science services to create custom solutions for their formulations.
- Hands on laboratory presence as needed to perform experiments and guide/mentor scientists.
- Manage timelines for multiple projects.
- Prioritize work based on the relative importance and urgency for the overall business
- Effectively and consistently communicate with management and cross-functional teams on progress towards milestones and program needs
- Prepare formal reports and presentations for group meetings
- Apply scientific/ engineering principles and techniques to identify opportunities and improve media and buffer preparation processes
- Use professional concepts to perform a wide range of assigned work and solve complex problems in practical ways
- Work with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project outcomes
- Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications
- Good Documentation Practices & Good Laboratory Practices
- PhD in Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry
- Minimum 10 years of relevant working experience in a process development and/or technical operations setting
- Proficient in Analytical Method development and optimization
- Effective communication skills with external and internal customers
- Able to build strong relationships
- Strong background in applied chemistry
- Experience managing cross-functional projects
- Capable of working on complex problems of a challenging nature
- Capable of independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and evaluation of criteria for obtaining results to broadly defined objectives dictated by trends in business and the current product plan
- Experience in technology and process improvements
- Receives minimum instructions on routine work, general instructions on new assignments
- Ability to speak, write and read English fluently.
- For California, the base hourly range for this position is $104,313-$147,624 . Compensation for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience, location, etc.).
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life Insurance
- 401k
- Paid Time Off
Salary : $104,313 - $147,624