Perform various tasks and analyses of Bio/pharmaceutical ingredients and products; preparing standards and samples for analysis and running a variety of equipment or instrumentation independently; troubleshoot and solve both instrumental and method problems; working efficiently; provide consultation to clients including interpretation of results; leading project/test areas including junior staff members; evaluate current systems and suggest process improvements when appropriate; write complete and detailed investigations independently; support multiple projects simultaneously; demonstrate leadership qualities and provide coverage for management when needed; suggest and implement lab improvements or LEAN initiatives; on-board new instrumentation and equipment; write procedures for new instrument platforms; research new and emerging technologies; evaluate and harmonize approaches between BPT sites; perform independent research; develop training programs to strengthen staff skills; be technical resource for division and other BPT sites; become recognized as an industry expert in at least one discipline; drive innovation at ELLI.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Must have an in-depth understanding of packaging/delivery systems such as prefilled syringes, combination products or device performance and function testing and be able to communicate and educate the team on the testing and technology related these products
- Must have performed, initiated, and executed testing in a laboratory related to performance testing of packaging/delivery systems such as prefilled syringe systems, combination products or devices
- Must have experience with developing methods/techniques for performing functional and performance testing
- Proactively develop knowledge of industry & technology as it applies to the specified area of performance testing to effectively support organization in identifying and growing future analytical expertise
- Work proactively with Commercial Marketing teams to understand the voice of customer and put together a plan to bring the necessary capability and technology to support our business
- Proactively identify opportunities and develop studies to publish in performance and functional testing of packaging/delivery systems, combination products and devices
- Build relationships and network with key technical & opinion leaders and our customers in industry and area of performance/functional testing
- Establish and maintain relationships with instrument vendors
- build future analytical technologies or to outsource when we do not have the capability in house
- Develop new testing services that align with industry need
- Attend, present, and represent the analytical services organization at tradeshows, seminars, etc. as specified
- Implement new technology and training for lab operations
- Act as the technical expert to support customers, products, and coordinate closing the gaps with other functions.
- Have in-depth technical understanding and ability to communicate/educate the team on the fundamental testing and technology related to performance and functional testing and analysis