R&D Scientist – Bioscience at Smithfield BioScience, Apply Now
Looking for an exciting opportunity in bioscience R&D? Smithfield BioScience is leading innovation in pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and medical devices. As an R&D Scientist, you’ll contribute to cutting-edge product development in a state-of-the-art FDA-registered facility. Join a team dedicated to advancing bioscience solutions with industry-leading traceability and safety standards.
Your Opportunity
Smithfield Foods continues to invest in its BioScience unit and is one of the only U.S. manufacturers of Heparin Sodium USP. They are looking for an R&D Scientist to participate in developing new products, implementing new technologies, and improving current products.
Core Responsibilities
- Develop methods for producing API and/or medical device component.
- Conduct testing of new APIs and/or medical device components, develop new analytical tests as needed.
- Participate in scale-up production and/or purification process design.
- Follow and enhance safety guidelines and safeguards the Company’s proprietary information.
- Perform pilot scale tests to generate product prototypes.
- Document, organize project reviews, and provide verbal and written communication on progress of projects.
- Run production scale tests at manufacturing plants developing commercially viable new products or reformulated products to improve quality.
- Work with cross functional teams (QA, QC, Engineering, Production etc.) on projects providing product development support.
- Understand pharmaceutical and/or medical device regulations and integrate the regulatory knowledge into product development process.
- Revise and develop protocols and SOPs to facilitate new product development and improve product quality.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
- Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with emphasis in Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Life Sciences and 4+ years of relevant industrial experience, required.
- Ph.D Degree from an accredited college or university, preferred.
- Strong scientific knowledge of biopharmaceutical and/or medical device product development and functionality.
- Able to work with pilot plant equipment with minimum supervision.
- Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to pay attention to details and maintain high standard of accuracy.
- Ability to trouble-shoot and devise solutions.
- Hands-on work experience in biomolecules and/or biomaterials.
- Must have the ability to complete required applicable forms in English, which requires the ability to read and write in English.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment
- Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation for R&D associates.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
- Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Relocation Package Available: Yes
Eligible for Company Vehicle: No
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