Scientist III, Chemistry Development (Onsite)

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BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. We have over 65,000 employees and a presence in virtually every country around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues.

Serve as a chemist supporting the development and scale up of novel fluorescent dyes for use in flow cytometry.  Individual will be primarily supporting the prototyping and scaling of development materials.  Responsibilities include synthesis, purification, analysis, and post-modification of water-soluble dyes. Individual must be comfortable working in cross-functional teams under defined deadlines.  Strong oral and written communication skills are required and experience in technical report writing, process mapping, and FMEA development is helpful. The successful candidate will have experience with fluorescent dyes, organic synthesis, macromolecule separations, and/or analytical characterization with excellent attention to detail and an ability to follow standard processes independently.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Scale up of fluorescent dyes to support Process Development
  

• Perform a variety of water-soluble dye processing, purification and characterization steps to support the generation of new products
  

• Purification using common biochemistry techniques (TFF, SEC, etc.)
  

• Remove solvent via rotary evaporation and/or lyophilization
  

• Perform small scale dye labeling reactions according to established standard processes
  

• Perform established reactions to convert/activate functional groups on final products
  

• Optical characterization of the dyes including measurement of absorbance and fluorescence emission spectra.
  

• Characterization of fluorescent dyes by analytical HPLC using established processes 
  

• Conduct statistical analyses such as Design of Experiments (DoE) and Gage R&R
  

• Design pFMEA’s, control plans, batch records, and process flow charts
  

• Prepare outgoing materials and supporting (QC) documentation
  

• Contribute to team discussions, planning and training activities
  

• Other responsibilities or projects as assigned by reporting manager
  

Requirements

• Experience in organic synthesis/material science/analytical chemistry
  

• Ability to follow established reaction protocols and standard processes
  

• Experience with UV/Vis and/or fluorescence spectroscopy
  

• Experience operating FPLC/HPLC/GPC equipment using established protocols
  

• Practice in using rotary evaporator preferred
  

• Practice in using glovebox preferred
  

• Documentation in lab notebooks, checklists and basic databases
  

• Familiarity with lyophilization and/or Tangential Flow Filtration methods a plus
  

• Experience with DFSS, MiniTab/statistical analysis tools, DoE
  

• Strong attention to detail
  

• Works in a team-based environment
  

• Multi-task to cover a variety of job functions
  

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
  

• Ability to independently perform and analyze data and identify issues in routine tests
  

• Familiarity with operation of routine laboratory instruments and applicable software
  

Education and Experience:

• Typically requires BS in Life Science or Chemistry, MS preferred
  

• Typically requires minimum of 3 years of experience in a laboratory setting. Strongly prefer 5 years or more experience or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
  

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Why join us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that empowers you to bring your authentic self to work. Here our associates can fulfill their life’s purpose through the work that they do every day.

You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. Our Total Rewards program — which includes competitive pay, benefits, continuous learning, recognition, career growth, and life balance components — is designed to support the varying needs of our diverse and global associates.

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