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Sr. Membrane Development Engineer

Merck KgaA
Bedford, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/7/2025 CLOSED ON 1/7/2026

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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.

Location: This is an onsite position located in Bedford, MA. There is approximately 10-20% domestic and international travel required to meet business needs.

Your Role:

We are seeking a Sr. Membrane Development Engineer in Aseptic filtration R&D team to work within Millipore Sigma Process Solutions Downstream R&D department. This position will be based at our Bedford, MA campus. As part of our R&D organization, the successful candidate will be responsible for research and development projects of novel filtration membrane that enables the future manufacturing of therapeutic biopharmaceuticals.

This candidate will lead part or a whole technology and product development efforts to deliver future filtration technologies for a wide range of bioprocessing applications. Activities may include analyzing the problems, evaluating novel technologies and concepts at bench and pilot scale, conceptualizing a technical path forward, scaling-up to manufacturing process, and/or commercializing of new products. This position offers the opportunity to apply solid scientific and engineering principles as well as institutional knowledge, to solve complex scientific and engineering problems. The successful candidate should also be able to think independently to achieve project goals.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:
  • B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Material Science or a related field with 8 years industry experience in a technical area; or MS in the same field plus 6 years; or PhD in the same field plus 3 years.
  • In-depth knowledge and experience in polymer membrane making, characterization, and application.
  • Demonstrated track record of innovation and problem-solving.
  • Experience in IP assessment, patent filing, review, application and technical publication/external presentation.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in leadership role in new product and/or process development.
  • Familiarity with membrane modification processes.
  • Experience in project management, budgeting, risk assessment (e.g. FMEA), validation, and post launch support.
  • Result oriented with unwavering resolve to meet project timelines and customer needs.
  • Capable to work collaboratively with different functions within and outside of the company.
  • Technical expertise in designing and conducting experiments in laboratory or manufacturing setting with good trouble shooting and statistical analysis skills.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate technical information to different parts of the organization.

Pay Range for this position: $116,000 - $173,800

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.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety 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 a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!
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Salary : $116,000 - $173,800

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