Senior Material Scientist

Overview The Scientist in Manufacturing Sciences & Technology will support the Materials and Cryogenics Science group in the life cycle management of raw materials, consumables and single-use systems utilized for biopharmaceuticals commercial manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Supply Chain, and Global Procurement groups on cross-functional teams. Responsibilities Qualify alternative raw material suppliers: Work with procurement to identify new suppliers Recommend and/or lead necessary testing to qualify material for use in GMP manufacturing Author technical equivalency assessments, specification comparisons and material characterization reports Author change controls Additional tasks include: Support material and consumable manufacturing investigations Evaluate and manage material associated supplier changes notifications to maintain GMP compliance Top Skills / Must Haves Demonstrated Technical Writing Ability Worked in Cross matrix Teams Project Management - fast paced environment and can manage multiple projects at once Independent Contributor - personable and can work with multiple stakeholders Change Controls - GMP environments preferred Qualifications Minimum BS/MS with 2+ years of industry experience post-graduation or PhD in Material Science Engineering, Chemistry or equivalent scientific background. Awareness of cGMP compliance and regulatory agency requirements. Demonstrated problem solving ability (familiarity with root cause analysis techniques and CAPAs a plus) Strong organizational, oral communication and technical writing skills Effective team player and strong individual contributor Familiarity with analytical techniques (FTIR, SEM-EDS, etc.) Knowledge of data trending and tracking, including use of statistical analysis software a plus Physical requirements: No Additional Job Requirements: Lab w/o blood & animal Seniorities & Employment Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Research Industries Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research #J-18808-Ljbffr Integrated Resources