Scientist

Job Description

The Scientist will analyze and interpret process data to identify trends, assess equipment and process performance, and support data-driven decision-making. They will lead process improvement initiatives, including capital expenditure projects, from concept through implementation, utilizing standard problem-solving methodologies and Lean manufacturing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Identify and monitor key process indicators (KPIs) and establish control systems to verify and optimize process and equipment performance.
• Compare equipment and process performance across operations/sites to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and areas of opportunity.
• Perform process analysis, including mass balance, to support process development and optimization to maximize capacity and minimize cost.
• Drive procedural updates, process optimizations, equipment upgrades, and system-level improvements.
• Design and execute lab-scale experiments and scale-up studies, documenting findings in high-quality technical reports.
• Support technology transfer and operational scaling for upstream and/or downstream biomanufacturing processes.
• Assist in process design, development, and validation efforts to ensure robust, scalable manufacturing capabilities.
• Create and maintain detailed process descriptions and user requirement specifications (URS) for both process and equipment.
• Serve as the technical owner of the process, equipment, and centerline settings to ensure consistent and reliable operations.
• Complete all core process design deliverables, including Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Heat and Material Balances, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs).
• Support equipment selection, sizing, installation, factory acceptance testing (FAT), commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Ensure seamless integration of new equipment into manufacturing operations with proper validation and documentation.
• Create and maintain SOPs, work instructions, training materials, and job aids in collaboration with production and maintenance.
• Develop training content and provide process expertise to ensure proper understanding and execution by operations teams.

• Strong chemical or biological science experience preferably in micro or biological sciences.
• Experience in biotechnology, fermentation, food-grade products, or similar environments.
• Two to five years of experience in process engineering or scientific roles.
• Proficient in process data analysis using Excel, JMP, Minitab, Python, or equivalent.
• Ability to perform heat and material balances, mass balances, and interpret process flow diagrams (PFDs), P&IDs, and control strategies.
• Experience developing and maintaining key manufacturing documents: URS, SOPs, Work Instructions, Process Descriptions, and Training Tools.
• Knowledge of process control systems (automation, instrumentation); programming or controls integration experience is a plus.
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and structured problem-solving methods such as RCA, 5 Whys, and PDCA.

• Chemical Engineering
• Biomolecular Engineering
• Process Engineering
• Fermentation
• Biotechnology
• Scale Up
• Laboratory experience

The Scientist will work in the laboratory, facility, and office environments, engaging in all areas for respective job duties. This is a 1st shift role, Monday through Friday, with flexible hours typically from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30/4:30 p.m., totaling 40 to 45 hours per week.

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

This company offers health, dental, vision, and 401k. They have an OAP and a HDHP & HSA plan. They have other benefits as well including life insurance and other benefits.

They offer decent vacation as well. Usually 15 PTO and 5 anything days starting out.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Milwaukee,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 17, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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