About This Role
This Scientist I role in R&D Biochemistry and Microbiology primarily supports new product development projects and assists with life cycle management activities for existing products. The position involves close collaboration with cross-functional manufacturing teams under the leadership of R&D and Operations.
Responsibilities
- Support projects, activities, and applications related to biochemistry and microbiology principles from R&D, operations, and QA
- Focus on the development and improvement of procedures for new product development and sustaining biological indicator production
- Conduct biochemical and microbiological activities, including analyses of enzymes, liquid culture for BI production, and analytes from cultivation, production, and application of microorganisms
- Assist microbial fermentation development and commercialization
- Be responsible for R&D laboratories of bioreactor and biofilm facilities and associated equipment operations, safety, and maintenance
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative microbiological and chemistry analysis of raw materials and finished goods
- Execute experiments, make observations, calculate and record results, document experimental data, and complete required documentation
- Support design changes for marketed products such as manufacturing steps, process or design validations, and product testing
- Assist life cycle management activities for capital and consumable medical device products, as well as any associated NC or CAPA investigations
- Communicate business-related issues or opportunities to the next management level
- Perform other duties assigned as needed
- Assist R&D and life cycle management activities, such as test method validation and transfer
- Provide support to other programs and project teams as needed
- Meet and follow Good Documentation Practice
- Plan and perform basic reliability testing and analysis
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline, such as Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Microbiology, or a closely related field
- 0–2 years of experience in a Microbiology laboratory or related environment
- Understanding of compliance with applicable laboratory and safety procedures
- Self-driven, innovative, and capable of working in a team
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively function in a cross-functional team environment
Nice to have:
- 0–2 years with IQ/OQ/PQ and PV processes and microbial fermentation experience
About the Company
Fortive Corporation is the parent company of ASP.
