ScientistPosted: November 21, 2009
Title: Scientist Location: Maryland-Baltimore The R&D Scientist will execute cross functional and cross-divisional projects that support development and production of dehydrated culture media and components for cell culture and microbial fermentation. The successful incumbent will apply scientific principles to the performance of laboratory tests associated with the research and development of media formulations, specifically at the bench top bioreactor level through setup, operation, and maintenance of various bioreactor systems. Other duties include process optimization and product enhancement activities, as well as, internal and external communications, such as co-authoring or presenting posters or scientific presentations at international conferences. The R&D Scientist works closely with R&D leadership, Procurement, Quality Engineers, Marketing, as well as, external and internal customers and vendors to implement solutions for product technical support needs and new product development. Principal Accountabilities: . Provide bench scale bioreactor/fermentation excellence for functional, cross-functional, and cross-divisional product activities . Support Six Sigma tool applications . Execute new product development and support activities . Train associates on newly developed products or assays . Co-author application notes, posters, presentations, and technical bulletins, for BD product development projects . Maintain and grow bench skills and expert knowledge of current scientific literature, and state-of-the-art technologies, theories and principles in own area of scientific discipline . Communicate technical information to both internal and external customers in a team environment Education and Experience Required: BS degree with 3-5 years, MS degree with 2-3 years or PhD with 1-2 years of industry experience or equivalent required. Degree in Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology or related science is required. Experience running bioreactors is a must. Qualifications: . Expertise in mammalian and microbial fermentation at bench top scale with multiple types of systems/formats . Demonstrated knowledge of equipment/system setup, operation, and maintenance . Proficiency with microbiological and/or mammalian cell culture techniques and assays are required . Research, Industrial or Clinical laboratory experience is required . Knowledge of Design for Six Sigma or Six Sigma tools is preferred . Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills . Good communication skills (written and oral) . Significant skills in mainstream computer software
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