POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for developing, characterizing and validating manufacturing processes to produce biochemical assay plates and related consumables.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Review existing manufacturing processes to determine if changes are needed to improve quality and quantity of products, reduce any variations between lots produced and expand product portfolio.

* Make recommendations to manager to improve/enhance processes as needed.

* Design and conduct process experiments on manufacturing and pilot scale equipment to determine if/how changes affect product(s) properties.

* In accordance with standard operating procedures, provide documentation of all experimental results and present findings to manager and other appropriate staff.

* Specific duties may vary depending upon departmental requirements.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor's degree in chemical/biochemical engineering or related field.

* Minimum of one year of relevant experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

* Knowledge of process development techniques (such as process optimization, process control, design of experiments) and statistical analysis.

* Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

* Basic knowledge of industry-related quality standards such as GMP and ISO 9001 is preferred.

* Ability to work in a technically challenging, team-oriented environment.

* Ability to move project tasks forward in an orderly and structured fashion.

* Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills.

* Proficiency with the MS Office Suite.

* Knowledge of coating techniques, fluid dispensing, drying/desiccation techniques and protein stabilization is preferred.

* Ability to multi-task and work productively in a demanding research environment with changing priorities.

• Ability to travel locally.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

* This position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilize manufacturing and laboratory equipment, and move about the office and manufacturing floor.

This position will spend time in a Clean Room environment, with some travel between local office sites.