Scientist (Molecular Biologist) at Bio-Rad Laboratories in Hercules, California

Job Description:

Bio-Rad is looking for a Scientist with extensive experience in the New Product transfer of PCR reagents to manufacturing for the Reagent Manufacturing Process Development Team. The individual will execute cross-functional projects related to development and continuous improvement for our product lines with a focus on Molecular Biology Reagents, digital PCR Reagents, Food Science Reagents and the Bio-Plex suspension array system.

Responsibilities

• Represent Manufacturing Operations on new product development and manufacturing transfer teams. Collaborate with R&D and operations functions to ensure on-time, robust, and cost-effective transfer of new products into manufacturing.


• Author, update or review validation test plans & data summary, production and QC procedures. Setup change control/infrastructure. Train manufacturing personnel.


• Participate in the verification and validation of new process improvements.


• Perform troubleshooting relating to product quality and manufacturing process issues.


• Investigate material issues and determine root cause. Provide cost effective solution.


• Work with external suppliers to resolve raw material quality issues.


• Experience in method and process development; validation and scale-up.


• Be able to conduct root-cause analysis and FMEA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Scientific field, in biologic and/or chemistry disciplines; up to 4 years' experience required in related industry.


• Experience in molecular biology reagent manufacturing processes.


• Requires strong problem solving skills, technical proficiency, collaboration with key stake holders and ability to work independently.


• Able to apply scientific training to solve manufacturing and operational issues.


• Working knowledge of and application of good manufacturing theories and practices.


• Ability to work effectively and build relationships through inter-organization collaborations.


• Great organization and communication skills, adept at multi-tasking.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including writing of scientific and technical reports and presentation.


• Prefer experience in Lean Six Sigma, DOE and statistical analysis.


• Prefer experience with ERP system - SAP preferred.

About Bio-Rad:

Bio-Rad is a global leaderprovidinga broad array of clinicaldiagnostics andlifescienceresearchproducts. With a team of more than 8,000 employees and a global network of operations serving our customers, we help people live longer, healthier lives.

Bio-Rad was founded over six decades ago and has continued to provide the healthcare industry with innovative and useful products that help life science researchers accelerate the discovery process and medical diagnostic labs obtain faster, better results.

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