R&D Principal Scientist-Raw Material Characterization

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:

• 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.

Required Skills/Education

• 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.

Salary and Benefits

• 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.
• 401(k).
• Paid Time Off.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology