Process Development Scientist

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Process Development Scientist developing purification processes for therapeutic proteins at MilliporeSigma. Collaborating with global teams and providing technical expertise in a remote setting.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $77,500 - $116,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in process development for the purification of therapeutic proteins, utilizing MilliporeSigma technologies and a strong understanding of biomanufacturing processes. Capable of effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams and customers to drive strategy execution and technical solutions.

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Process Development StudiesTherapeutic Protein PurificationBiomanufacturing Process RequirementsCustomer CollaborationAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

ChromatographyVirus FiltrationDepth FiltrationTangential Flow FiltrationProcess OptimizationFilter SelectionTechnology TransferExperimental Report WritingTechnical ExpertiseLaboratory Skills

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationRelationship BuildingSelf-DirectedAdaptabilityTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

MilliporeSigma Technologies

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical DevelopmentLife Science DisciplineBest PracticesIndustry StandardsThought Leadership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Proactively pursuing and performing process development studies for the purification of therapeutic proteins using MilliporeSigma technologies such as sterile, depth, tangential flow and virus filtration and chromatography.
Involvement in filter selection and sizing, process optimization, and technology transfer activities associated with the purification of new pharmaceuticals
Provide consultation to customers through email or teleconference calls.
Collaborate and work with customer process development groups in the Midwest region.
Work collaboratively with a team of local MilliporeSigma account managers to provide technical expertise to local customers.
Adequately document customer interfacing activities.
Communicate and work effectively in cross-functional teams, influence technical approaches, and support strategy execution.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or other life science discipline.
3+ years of experience in pharmaceutical development or technology implementation.
Sound understanding of upstream and/or downstream biomanufacturing process requirements, best practices, and industry standards.
Ability to identify thought leadership opportunities and execute through lunch & learns, publications, presentations, etc. with a focus on customer collaboration.
Ability to cope with change, shift gears quickly, and comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
Ability to build effective relationships; both internally and externally.
Highly motivated, self-directed, and able to work independently in a field-based position.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively to diverse audiences through both written and oral communications
Ability to produce quality written experimental reports and other appropriate documentation.
Exceptional hands-on laboratory, analytical, and technology skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Paid time off (PTO)
Retirement contributions
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