MTS Scientist II

Manufacturing Technical Support Scientist – Level II

We are looking for an experienced Scientist to design and develop experimental studies and create associated study protocols in support of investigations and troubleshooting of both products or processes and product or process improvement initiatives. This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization by client. Therefore, if you will require sponsorship from us for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time.

As a Manufacturing Technical Support Scientist II (MTS Scientist II), you will investigate product performance issues through experimental studies, identify the root cause, and develop and verify effective solutions. This includes creating the appropriate documentation in support of the studies and implementation of the solutions via change control process. You will also provide expertise and leadership to cross-functional teams in the development of new products/processes, and the troubleshooting of existing products/process in regard to design change and change control.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Developing appropriate scientific studies with sound rationale and managing their execution
• Creating plans, protocols and reports in support of studies
• Coordinating the execution of the study protocol, inclusive of scheduling of appropriate personnel, equipment, and materials through associated or impacted department managers performing data analysis utilizing appropriate statistical tools and methods and formulating conclusions
• Providing input and guidance for tech transfers to manufacturing, inclusive of participating in the development of manufacturing plans

In this Manufacturing Technical Support Scientist II (MTS Scientist II) role, you must be able to work well independently as well as in a team. You will be the leader of small project teams, so strong leadership, effective communication, and good presentation skills are essential. The requirements below outline what else you will need to be successful in this role.

Requirements:

• Bachelors' degree with relevant work experience in molecular assays or product development
• Masters' degree, preferred
• Minimum 7 years' experience in biotech industry (medical device) with preference placed in reagent based diagnostics, immunoassay development, etc.
• Six Sigma Green Belt (DMAIC or DFSS), preferred
• Strong technical writing skills, data analysis and interpretation, and data presentation
• Proficiency in MS Excel and statistical software (Minitab, Jump, etc.), with strong statistical background, a must

Founded in 1982 and based in Norcross, GA, client is a global leader in transfusion and transplantation diagnostics that facilitate patient/donor compatibility worldwide. Our mission is to ensure that patients in need of blood, organs, or stem cells get the right match that is safe, accessible, and affordable. The result is life changing for a patient in need of a transfusion or transplant.

Our new corporate identity illustrates the right match of donors with patients in need of blood or an organ as well as client's partnership with healthcare organizations in need of innovation and productivity. With the right match, we can transform a life together.