Senior Biochemist, Beads Manufacturing

About this role

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

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 Job Description  The Senior Biochemist, Beads Manufacturing must have extensive working experience and in-depth knowledge in the Beads Manufacturing processes. This role demands strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.  Additionally, they are responsible for training team members in troubleshooting techniques and effectively communicating with the team to minimize business disruptions when issues arise.  The Senior Biochemist requires the ability to schedule and effectively train other Biochemists on the Beads conjugation processes along with SOP/WI. The role is responsible for accurately and promptly verifying new product data.  Additionally, the position may involve reviewing production cost variances and managing TECO production orders to help minimize production variances.  This role should have a comprehensive understanding of the Beads Manufacturing department to meet overall productivity goals and regularly identify areas for improvement and updating the SOP/WI for lab operations. The position will also support and participate in continuous improvement projects as identified by the leadership team and assigned by the Senior Manager.

Accountabilities:   

• Be a role model and set a good example involving current department policies and procedures.    

• Have a firm understanding of all SOP’s and batch records   and   can   effectively   communicate   to junior   or departmental   personnel.  

• Follow all departmental guidelines and procedures  

• Be capable to take the challenging assignments  

• Be capable to train other   B iochemists   or other   personnel   properly and effectively  

• Other duties as assigned by   the Senior   Manager  

RESPONSIBILITIES:   

• Overall expectations set within job as setting the example within the group in   demonstrating :  

• Work well independently, responsible for project development, complete knowledge of technical skills to serve as core reference for problem solving   internally   and review training.  

• Consistency in technique, documentation, data entry, labeling, aliquot of QC samples, equipment operation, meeting production specifications with assignments, and committing to due dates.  

• Understanding background and critical points to chemistry involved in making   bead manufacturing .  

• Promote a safe working environment.  

• Learn, follow, and set as an example for all-new and current policies and procedures per company, department, and group.  

• Be able to perform all the existing   Bead s   M anufacturing   accurately and independently, having a complete understanding of the techniques, t heories and background involved.  

• Maintain attendance, reliability, teamwork, and product quality  

• Have e ffective communication skills within and outside the department   regarding   assignments.  

• Be able to provide process training properly   so team members have a clear understanding of   expected yield and product quality.  

• P roficient in   the   Bead s   M anufacturing   processes   in production. Be able to   initiate   quality notifications , ECRs, and review and input manufacturing specifications and perform data verification for new product transfer with   accurate   information   in   a regular basis.  

• Review final assignments to help control product quality , avoiding   problematic product being sent out.  

• Review and address issues during batch record or other document review to   meet   all   quality requirements.   

Education and Experience:  

Education:    

BS   D egree   – Required – Life S cience s   or related field    • BS Degree required - Life Sciences or related field

• MS degree   – Life Sciences or related field    a plus

Work Experience :   

• R equires a   m inimum of   6   years   with   BS Degree or min imum   of   5   years   with a   MS Degree experience in a Biotech/Science manufacturing lab environmen t  

• Have t h o rough working knowledge in the science disciplines, lab   equipment   and work independently with abilities to supervise and train all other departmental employees.   

Knowledge and Skills:  

• Demonstrated ability to use laboratory instrum ents and applicable computer   software.  

• Knowledge of general laboratory safety.  

• Effective interpersonal skills.  

• Effective written and oral communication skills.  

• Demonstrated ability to follow established policies and procedures.  

• Demonstrated ability to keep neat,   accurate , and co

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