Scientist III, Manufacturing Sciences

Work Schedule
First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

We're looking for a top-tier Manufacturing Sciences Scientist III to join our Chelmsford site. This is an exciting time to join a great team!

Required Skills and Responsibilities:

• Solid understanding of organic and inorganic chemistry, polymer synthesis, and surface modification.
• Lead raw material second-sourcing projects, including conducting characterization studies and bench builds.
• Lead/perform characterization studies and analyze organic or inorganic compounds, raw materials, and finished products.
• Lead and complete bench experiments effectively and develop polymer products and related processes to meet performance specifications.
• Lead new method development.
• Operate general laboratory instrumentation, including GC/MS, GC/FID, UV-Vis, FTIR, IR, Rotavap, and fluorescence spectrophotometers.
• Work safely and independently in the lab with minimal supervision, ensuring reproducible procedures and reliable investigation results.
• Adapt to a dynamic environment and manage activities to meet business needs while maintaining a focus on safety and quality.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail.
• Apply innovative thinking to solve problems quickly and effectively.
• Exhibit efficient interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Display excellent reasoning, troubleshooting, and logical thinking abilities.
• Collaborate as part of a team, sharing data, solving problems, and driving progress.
• Work independently and chip in as a team member when required.
• Lead continuous process improvement practices such as Kaizen, Gemba, 5S, and Standard Work.
• Produce and present original technical materials for both internal and external audiences.
• Comprehend and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Write standard operating procedures (SOPs) and partner with cross-functional teams to transfer processes to in-house manufacturing partners.
• Lead risk assessment and mitigation efforts.
• Maintain and support site safety and product quality culture.
• Familiarity with statistical data analysis tools such as Minitab and JMP
• Experience with lean/process excellence methodologies.
• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Understanding of ISO 13485 requirements, including CAPA, risk assessments, deviation investigation, and change control processes.

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• Six sigma Green Belt or Black Belt is a plus.
• Understanding of ISO 13485 requirements