Senior Scientist, R&D Chemistry Advanced Sterilization Products Irvine, CA, Posted ago

Position: Senior Scientist, R&D Chemistry Advanced Sterilization Products Irvine, CA, United States Posted a month ago
## Senior Scientist, R&D Chemistry Irvine, CA, United States Job :
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Company:
Advanced Sterilization Products The Senior Scientist, R&D Chemistry, works under limited supervision and uses knowledge of scientific techniques to design and develop new cleaning and disinfection/sterilization products in compliance to new product development procedures, supports complex projects requiring cross-functional collaborations. Duties and Responsibilities Under limited supervision and general direction and in accordance with all applicable government laws, regulations and ASP policies, procedures and guidelines, this position:
* Plans and executes research projects in support of new technologies associated with cleaning and disinfection or sterilization of medical instruments.
* Demonstrates detailed knowledge of own technical area, and moderate knowledge of other areas impacted by own function.
* Prepares and executes protocols/studies to support product development from initial feasibility to final product verification/validation.
* Manages laboratory studies, projects, and processes/initiatives as well as initiates and completes technical reports.
* Conducts qualitative and quantitative chemistry analysis and performs data organization and data analysis and prepares technical presentation and technical reports.
* Analyzes experimental results, document findings, and prepare clear technical summaries that meet scientific, quality, and regulatory expectations.
* Supports development, optimization, and validation of laboratory methods, equipment, and processes to ensure reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement.
* Provides technical support to other programs and project teams requiring chemistry expertise.
* Assists in investigations related to nonconformances, test method issues, or quality events by performing data analysis, root cause assessments, and contributing to corrective actions.
* Provides training to lower-level scientists and manages routine processes and sets of tasks.
* Performs and/or coordinates equipment qualifications and maintains laboratory instruments in their qualified state as well as troubleshoots instrumentation in the event of instrument issues.
* Develops solutions to problems of moderate scope and complexity through the exercise of judgment within defined practices and policies to determine appropriate action.
* Works independently to plan, conduct, and manage multiple research projects to meet department and company objectives.
* Seeks out new ideas and applications through journals, patents, scientific reviews, and technical meetings.
* Communicates business related issues or opportunities to next management level.
* 10% - 20% travel domestically or internationally
* Performs other duties assigned as needed.

Other Duties:
* May coordinate and review the work of others.
* Supports team focused on identifying and implementing process level efficiencies.
* Supports in maintaining awareness of the advances and needs in sterilization/disinfection, material compatibility, and biocompatibility.
* Supports design changes for marketed products, such as manufacturing steps, process or design validations, product testing, marketing analysis ensuring robust processes at suppliers that meet CTQ’s.
* Contributes to building extra ordinary team environment.

Qualifications

Education:

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related field with 5+ years of applicable experience, or Master’s Degree in Chemistry or related field with 3+ years of applicable experience, or Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field with 0-2 years of applicable experience including:
* Experience in the Medical Device or other GxP-regulated industry.
* Hands-on experience in laboratory environment, analytical chemistry and/or formulation chemistry.
* Experience in leading R&D Chemistry project, ability to independently execute and improve scientific work.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
* Strong understanding of compliance with applicable laboratory and safety procedure is required.
* Knowledge in organic chemistry and formulation development or surfactants, detergents, disinfectants, and sterilants is preferred.
* Knowledge of sterilization, disinfection, and cleaning technologies for reprocessing of medical devices is preferred.
* A strong knowledge of analytical chemistry techniques is required; knowledge of analytical method development, validation, and transfer is preferred.
* Strong track record of scientific publications and/or patents is preferred.
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