Technical Scientist Job Description
Technical scientist
provides leadership for the Microbiology staff, including a Laboratory Manager in charge of Microbiology, Molecular Microbiologists, Microbiology QA personnel, and indirectly Microbiology supervisors, CLS, MLTs and LAs.
Technical Scientist Duties & Responsibilities
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Provide technical support to the Reagent Manufacturing Operation consistent with the business objectives of quality, velocity/performance and cost
Self-starter, that is able to take wide ranging data sets and surfacing insights through data inquiry and analysis
Opportunity exists to utilize other tools, but primary data communication tools will be Tableau and Splunk
Working with our infrastructure engineers to build upon our data collection, storage, and processing infrastructure
Developing predictive modeling and machine learning solutions
Communicating your work to product managers, executive management, and the wider company
Work closely with product and engineering to identify and solve relevant product questions
Deploy, upgrade and configure GenoLogics’ solutions on customer systems in a hosted and managed LINUX environment
Handle problem recognition, research, resolution, and follow up for routine and complex problems
Contribute in Developing and deploys technology standards and its applications through assets and products
Technical Scientist Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Technical Scientist
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: HHS, ASCP, PMP, DFSS, ISO, T&E, DAWIA, BLS, HEW, AMT
Education for Technical Scientist
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the technical scientist job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Technical, Education, Engineering, Science, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences
Skills for Technical Scientist
Desired skills for technical scientist include:
5G
Network security
Networking concepts
Protocol design
RF systems
Software defined radios
Statistical signal processing
Analytical testing procedures like microbiology tests
Awareness on calibration /qualification activities
Cell Biology and Microbiology
Desired experience for technical scientist includes:
Ability to take initiative and prioritize objectives from multiple projects
Tasks require entering manufacturing areas which require wearing appropriate PPE
2+ years of business-to-business customer support experience working with enterprise client-server software solutions
Ability to work as a team player with a “can do” attitude when handling complex situations
A rigorous approach to problem solving to bring effective solutions to complex customer problems
Ability to manage small projects and tasks to successful completion with minimal supervision
Technical Scientist Examples
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Technical Scientist Job Description
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Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of technical scientist. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for technical scientist
- Provide expertise and resources to other Technical Operations platform upon request, acts as a technical coordinator to external manufacturing group / SBS for technical scouting and due diligence for the current product portfolio / in-licensing
- Owns and executes Initiatives and projects related to network reconfiguration, major cost improvement programs, implementation of new capabilities and capacity
- Contributes to business planning strategies in partnership with ESI Regional Lead and translates business goals into project objectives
- Tech Transfer Specialist is responsible for supporting the technology transfer of production processes from SAFC Process Development (PD) – or directly from client – to SAFC GMP Manufacturing
- This position is responsible for working with PD, GMP Manufacturing and the client on generation of master production records (MPRs) and any other documents associated with the process, SOPs, Item Specifications (IS), Bill of Materials (BOM)
- This position is responsible for training GMP Manufacturing personnel on the new production processes
- Candidates must be capable of evaluating, recommending, and applying state-of-the-art technology in vaccine manufacturing
- Assist customers with the design and interpretation of gene expression and genotyping experiments
- Lead and Provides technical expertise to External manufacturing in ensuring product end to end life cycle Management
- Provide technical support for Life Technologies molecular biology product lines and services by answering customer technical inquiries
Qualifications for technical scientist
- Comfortable using and troubleshooting common LINUX commands
- 2+ years business-to-business customer support experience working with enterprise client-server software solutions
- Fluency in any language in addition to English
- Experience planning and implementing networks, including firewalls, proxies, and services
- Experience as a Linux system administrator
- Experience with database administration tools
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Our company is hiring for a technical scientist. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for technical scientist
- Troubleshoot and solve a variety of technical issues
- Design, manage and execute project tasks per established timelines
- Write or approve SOP’s based on area of experience and training
- Design, document and execute or manage the execution of experimental plans (including sample collection, in process testing)
- Analyze data and develop recommendations based on sound scientific rationale, and summarize conclusions in technical reports or memos
- Manage change control deliverables/documentation, investigations, CAPAs, and APR data collection, analysis and review/approval
- Review Commissioning and Qualification documentation such as plans, protocols and reports as required
- Prepare and lead reviews of scientific data for assigned projects at governance
- May provide direction and mentorship to Co-ops and entry level scientists
- Partner with cross-functional peer group and management
Qualifications for technical scientist
- Knowledge and understanding of the Life Sciences industry
- Customer support experience highly desirable
- Practical Sequencing experience desirable
- University Degree (Ph.D / M.Pharm / M.Tech in Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Pharmaceutical Engineering)
- Fluent in English and with fluency in another major regional language desirable
- 8-12 year’s experience in Pharmaceutical Development, Scale up, Technology Transfer and /or manufacturing on oral dosage form and topical presentations in the region, in at least two different functions
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Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of technical scientist. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for technical scientist
- Write and circulate technical reports for all assigned investigations
- To comply at all times with the relevant Quality and Environmental Standards BS EN ISO 13485, and ENI46001, US FDA Quality System Regulations (QSR 21 CFR Part 820) and relevant European Directives as documented within our company Quality Management Systems
- Consistently applies the scientific methodologies to solve technical problems while working in the R&D Laboratory to design new formulations and develop innovative technologies to bring enhanced performance features to customers, thermal insulation and productivity improvement
- Manages the technical projects for a business within a geography
- Identifies market needs and potential solutions and works with immediate work group to initiate projects to address
- Acquires new knowledge and skills to meet the changing demands of the department
- Develops expert solutions to effectively resolve problems
- Provides technical guidance and training to other Technical Service associates as needed
- May make occasional field visits to customer sites to gain understanding of applications, customers’ requirements and assist field personnel with unusual problems
- Actively participates in overall departmental coordination, strategy and planning for support in are of expertise
Qualifications for technical scientist
- At least two year’s experience in Third Party Technology Transfers and project management is desirable.Technical Assurance
- Minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on experience in biological manufacturing or large molecule process development
- Good oral communication skills, teamwork and professionalism in all interactions
- Willingness to work flexible hours and shifts when there is a need
- Working knowledge of biological manufacturing of viruses or related large molecules with emphasis on all phases of the process (upstream, midstream and downstream)
- Understanding of scale up focusing on equipment and supplies
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Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of technical scientist. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for technical scientist
- Actively participate in the development of existing and future solutions to further improve our customer service
- Preparation of appropriate laboratory test protocols and confirmation of customer acceptance
- Interpretation of laboratory data and preparation of customer test reports
- Close customer liaison during projects and formation of strong relationships
- Establish project priorities and decide appropriate action required to meet required targets
- Schedule work into the laboratory in conjunction with the Laboratory Manager
- Review of protocols/reports and authorisation for release
- Maintain up to date knowledge of current regulatory trends, issues and guidelines relating to products being supported
- Contribute to setting of yearly performance objectives
- Organisation of laboratory test work at Pall or external facilities
Qualifications for technical scientist
- Fluent in English, with fluency in another major regional language desirable
- At least 12- 15 year’s experience in Pharmaceutical Development, Scale up, Technology Transfer and /or manufacturing in the region, in at least two different functions
- At least two year’s experience in Third Party Technology Transfers and project management is desirable.Product Development
- Must have an excellent background specifically in immunology, and be able to effectively search and read primary literature, be knowledgeable with research tools, including website databases and instrumentation
- Must also have problem solving, analytical, and quantitative skills and able to work independently in a TEAM environment, supporting and helping colleagues on a daily basis
- A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmacy or related technical discipline plus 4+ years of pharmaceutical manufacturing related experience, OR a Master’s degree in similar field of study plus 3+ years of pharmaceutical manufacturing related experience OR a PhD in similar field of study plus 2+ years of pharmaceutical manufacturing related experience is required
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Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of technical scientist. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for technical scientist
- Proactively share knowledge with appropriate Pall people
- Develop technical development of approved Innovation Data Science Development projects that include advances in computational science and information systems and analytics for gains in efficiency and increased production with PXD approved subcontractors, consultants, and Lab scientists
- As assigned by Management, supervises, plans and reviews operations for assigned staff, including responsibility for training, managing and evaluating coordinating, scheduling and assigning work and maintaining facility's standards
- Prepares and revises technical documents (Laboratory Protocols, SOPs)
- Work with a Scientist to design synthetic organic experiments, perform them independently and efficiently to develop scalable process with the goal to tech transfer to a commercial site
- Understanding of process overview (upstream and downstream) and understands the role of critical parameters in technology transfer
- Closely monitor reactions in automated reactor platforms using a variety of analytical techniques and identify critical reaction variables to have impact on scalability and purification
- Develop efficient purification method including workup, distillation and crystallization
- Able to meet aggressive process development and production timeline
- Author process research reports and present scientific findings
Qualifications for technical scientist
- Experience in process validation and process/product technology transfer is required
- Knowledge of cGMPs, ICH, CFR is required
- Knowledge in technical transfer, product development and process validations are preferred
- Pro-active detection and timely escalation of any issues
- Identification and driving of related service quality improvements and engineering deliverables
- Typically requires 5 to 7 years of experience in solving complex analytical problems using quantitative techniques that comprises of analytical, mathematical and technical skills