Position Overview 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 401k Paid Time Off