Senior Applications Development Scientist *PC 149

Your Tasks:

The position is primarily responsible for gathering and interpreting user/system requirements for the application development process across assigned product lines. Responsibilities include analyzing, designing, building, coding, testing, implementing and maintaining multiple system applications for internal and client projects as they relate to Miltenyi Products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and code applications to functional and technical programming standards and create operational documentation for the applications.
• Develop and implement testing plans.
• Identify and assess complex problems and create solutions that require in-depth evaluation of variable factors which are implemented by the team.
• Design and perform experiments to develop novel applications and investigate their performance and efficiency to meet new market needs.
• Participate in project planning and updates; executes project plan; participates in defining project goals; develops timelines; comprehends resource requirements.
• Develop custom processes, validating methods, and performing release testing of applications development projects.
• Provide high level troubleshooting expertise for our Technical Support team and capture lessons learned and document internal knowledgebase of technologies.
• Author and review development reports, method validation protocols and reports.
• Author and review test methods and SOPs.
• Training.
• Follow SOPs and laboratory guidelines for daily laboratory operations and functions and develop continuous improvements.
• Produce technical content and materials for internal and external users of custom processes.
• Conduct experiments, accomplishes established milestones and summarizes data, interprets results and draws conclusions.
• Recommend options for other project approaches or experiments.
• Participate in routine maintenance and lab safety.
• Work with customers to improve and evaluate product performance on-site and globally

Requirements:

• Master's degree or higher in Cell Biology, Immunology, Bioengineering, Biological Chemistry, Biophysics, Molecular Biology, or in similar scientific field; Ph.D. Cell Biology, Immunology, Bioengineering, Biological Chemistry, Biophysics, Molecular Biology, or in similar scientific field with 4 years related experience in an Application Development position preferred; A minimum of 7 years' related experience in an Application Development position; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a solid background in biological sciences, immunology, gene therapy, and software programming.
• Good understanding of regulatory requirements, including ICH, USP/EP, FDA/EMA as related to biologics and instrumentation.
• Flow cytometry experience required.
• Knowledge of US FDA regulations, as well as experience in clinical immunology, cellular therapy or blood banking/processing is a plus.
• Experience with programming software and processes (Python, Java, C++). Strong project and/or people leadership experience.
• Domestic travel up to 35%

Skills:

• Strong organizational skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills required.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an eagerness to support colleagues in Research and Process Development.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee is required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must have the ability to handle more than one task at a time and must work at a rapid pace while maintaining attention to detail.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This job is performed in a temperature-controlled, handicap-accessible facility without exposure to extreme hot or cold temperatures. Generally, this job is performed in an office environment. This job also requires the person to be mobile to visit customer sites, vendor shows, and demonstrations. Due to the travel requirements, this position may be exposed to natural elements of nature. Used research/clinical equipment may be handled in this job and strict SOPs and PPE must be worn. All persons performing this job will receive appropriate training prior to engaging in work requiring PPE or SOP procedures.

The anticipated base salary range for San Diego, CA has been established at $145,400 - 196,700/year. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialization, skills, abilities, and training. The above salary range represents the Company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. In addition to your salary, the Company offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance, plus a 401(k) plan. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. Certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses or commissions.

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Are you ready to start revolutionizing biomedical research? When you join Miltenyi Biotec, you join a family that is passionate about making a real impact - one breakthrough at a time. For over 30 years, we have played a pivotal role in the design, development, manufacture, and integration of products for sample preparation, cell separation, cell analysis, imaging, and cell culture needs. These developments have led to cutting-edge cell and gene therapies - transformative methods that mobilize the body's own cells and genetic blueprint to tackle diseases such as cancer and autoimmune conditions. Today, our more than 18,000 solutions play a vital role in paving the way for the medicine of tomorrow.