R&D Scientist - Bioscience

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Your Opportunity

Smithfield BioScience is part of a vertically integrated platform providing an unparalleled level of traceability and product safety, while offering innovative solutions to increase functionality and viability of Smithfield's non-food products for the advanced development of pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and medical devices.

Smithfield Foods continues to invest in its BioScience unit and is one of the only U.S. manufacturers of Heparin Sodium USP. In Cincinnati, we have a USDA-approved and FDA-registered facility with significant expansion plans. The facility manufactures products used in cardiac surgery, dialysis procedures, blood transfusions, medical device implantation, and many other applications.

The position is one of participating in developing new products, implementing new technologies and improving current products.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop methods for producing API and/or medical device component.
• Conduct testing of new APIs and/or medical device components, develop new analytical tests as needed.
• Participate in scale-up production and/or purification process design.
• Follow and enhance safety guidelines and safeguards the Company's proprietary information.
• Perform pilot scale tests to generate product prototypes.
• Document, organize project reviews, and provide verbal and written communication on progress of projects.
• Run production scale tests at manufacturing plants developing commercially viable new products or reformulated products to improve quality.
• Work with cross functional teams (QA, QC, Engineering, Production etc.) on projects providing product development support.
• Understand pharmaceutical and/or medical device regulations and integrate the regulatory knowledge into product development process.
• Revise and develop protocols and SOPs to facilitate new product development and improve product quality.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university with emphasis in Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Life Sciences and 4+ years of relevant industrial experience, required.
• Ph.D Degree from an accredited college or university, preferred.
• Strong scientific knowledge of biopharmaceutical and/or medical device product development and functionality.
• Able to work with pilot plant equipment with minimum supervision.
• Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to pay attention to details and maintain high standard of accuracy.
• Ability to trouble-shoot and devise solutions.
• Hands-on work experience in biomolecules and/or biomaterials.
• Must have the ability to complete required applicable forms in English, which requires the ability to read and write in English.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation for R&D associates.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Relocation Package Available
Yes
Eligible for Company Vehicle
No

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.