R&D Scientist

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Job description

A career with MilliporeSigma is an ongoing journey of discovery: our 58,000 people are shaping how the world lives, works and plays through next generation advancements in Healthcare, Life Science and Electronics. For more than 350 years and across the world we have passionately pursued our curiosity to find novel and vibrant ways of enhancing the lives of others. MilliporeSigma is a business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.

US employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to your start date unless an accommodation is granted by The Company. The Company uses the definition of fully vaccinated assigned by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention for purposes of considering satisfaction of this requirement which is a condition of employment.

Your Role:

We are currently seeking an R&D Scientist - Drug Delivery to be part of our Life Science Chemistry Drug Delivery formulation team. As a key member of our innovation group, Scientist will contribute and lead as needed the collaboration with our partners in Business Development, Marketing, Sales, and Production; ideate the development of new technology platforms and new product concepts in supporting drug delivery program; explore innovation solutions development through chemistry, biology, formulations, and engineering; and deliver quality, reproducible and sustainable production methods and procedures. This individual must be capable in contributing and supporting our innovation strategy, facilitate laboratory operations in an effective, safe and quality manner, as well as guide and develop junior members of our innovation team. Specifically,

* R&D Scientist will be responsible for ideation and development of new products and to help expand the company's business in Life Science
* In-depth knowledge of different nano-/micro-particles systems like polymeric, lipid nanoparticles-based formulations for drug delivery especially in terms nanoparticles synthesis, optimization and application testing via in vitro models
* Works independently to develop nano and microparticles based formulation products as defined in the drug delivery roadmap with demonstrated scientific knowledge
* Able to troubleshoot independently technical problems and support other teams members in troubleshooting technical challenges
* Proficiency in carrying out in vitro assays with nano-/micro-particles-based formulations to evaluate biocompatibility, toxicity and efficacy of formulations
* Participate in the development and scale-up of processes and leads the transfer of products form R&D to production and QC/QA
* Execute experiments, analyze application data, summarizing results, and prepare presentations to business stakeholders with minor guidance from senior members
* Actively involved in seeking customer feedback and VOCs with key opinion leaders in the drug formulation and delivery field
* Good understanding of current trends in drug delivery field, market trends and competition in the marketplace
* Work on multiple projects, mentor and provides technical direction to junior scientists
* Interact effectively with peers and leaders as part of a multi-disciplinary team
* This individual is expected to set a high quality standard for accuracy, in following good laboratory practices, and in complying with all safety regulations

Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:

* Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related scientific discipline and 3+ years of hands-on experience in relevant scientific discipline

Preferred Qualifications:

* Expertise in nanotechnology-based drug delivery and tissue engineering platforms with hands on experience in nanoparticles formulations development using different methods
* Acquaintance with biologics formulations and nanoformulation synthesis techniques such as microfluidics is highly desirable
* Strong analytical skills for nanoparticles characterization including dynamic light scattering, electron microscopy, size exclusion chromatography, HPLC and gel electrophoresis techniques
* Excellent cell culture skills with hands on experience in a BSL2 lab to maintain adherent and non-adherent cells lines, independently design and execute different in vitro assays including cell viability, transfection, live dead cell staining, immunohistochemistry, ELISA, and RT-PCR
* Demonstrated scientific documentation and presentation skills
* Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
* Demonstrated experience with ISO 9001 and Quality Management System

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