Technology Transfer Scientist

MilliporeSigma; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 74,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of laboratory products based in Madison, Wisconsin, is seeking a Technology Transfer Scientist. This position involves overseeing process transfer and scale-up activities, ensuring compliance with cGMP regulations, and managing multiple production projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 4 years of experience in chemical manufacturing. This role offers a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) matching program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in chemical manufacturing.
• Experience in API manufacturing is preferred.
• Handling High-Potency APIs experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and manage concurrent production projects.
• Collaborate on development and implementation of innovative technologies.
• Participate in client meetings and deliver technical transfer reports.

Skills

Project leadership

cGMP compliance

Scientific problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelors Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or other Life Science

Tools

MS Office 365

MS Project

ChemOffice

Job description

Overview

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This role is responsible for providing objective oversight of process transfer and scale-up activities to ensure safe and effective technology transfer from process development to manufacturing. This individual will review and provide feedback on procedures provided by customers (both internal and external) and develop a plan for the execution of a chemical process at the desired scale, ensuring that materials, equipment and methods are suitable and appropriate for cGMP manufacture and CFR compliance. The Tech Transfer Scientist will provide all necessary information to the technical writing team for generation of master batch records and will review these master batch records for accuracy to ensure successful process transfer. The Tech Transfer Scientist will also be responsible for training employees on equipment, procedures and techniques and may also be asked to represent the Technical Operations group in leadership functions in the absence of the manager. The candidate must be competent in cGMP manufacture of APIs, project leadership, project planning and resource allocation.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and manage 2–3 concurrent production projects, serving as the technical point of contact for Technical Operations.
• Collaborate with management on development and implementation of innovative technologies.
• Independently complete projects or engage subject matter experts to resolve technical challenges.
• Participate in client meetings and deliver comprehensive technical transfer reports for both internal and external use.
• Provide production support for first-time GMP and commercial API processes.
• Develop and execute procedures for continuous process monitoring in production.
• Lead technology and documentation transfer, author and train staff on batch records, SOPs, and operating procedures.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, OSHA, EPA, DOT, DNR, and other regulatory requirements while maintaining accurate cGMP documentation.
• Contribute to regulatory filings and responses as part of the technical regulatory support team.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or other Life Science.
• 4+ years experience in chemical manufacturing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in API manufacturing.
• Experience in production in fixed equipment of 200 L or larger.
• Experience in handling High-Potency APIs is a plus.
• Experience with multiple step chemical syntheses and thorough understanding of organic chemistry.
• Experience with scaling processes from gram quantities to multi-kilogram quantities.
• Scientific problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify critical issues in experimental work and to suggest possible solutions.
• Knowledge and understanding of cGMP and other relevant quality systems.
• Superior organizational skills and the ability to multi-task proficiently.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to give presentations and to speak to large groups, and to establish rapport with non-technical parts of the company.
• Proficient in standard office software and laboratory data tools (e.g., MS Office 365, MS Project, ChemOffice) and statistical analysis.

Pay Range for this position: $74,500-$121,800

Our ranges are derived from several sources, and largely rely on relevant industry market data. If an offer is made, factors such as location, skills, experience, career level, and other job-related factors will be considered. Benefits may include medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k) matching program; paid time off; paid holidays; and other benefits. This role may be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

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