Applications Development Scientist *PC 149

Your Tasks:

This position will be responsible for gathering and interpreting user/system requirements for the development of application processes across assigned product lines with a focus on cell therapy and flow cytometry. Responsibilities include analyzing, designing, building, testing, implementing and maintaining multiple system applications for internal and client projects as they relate to Miltenyi Products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Lead development of custom processes, validating methods, and performing release testing of applications development projects.
• Independently design and code applications to functional and technical programming standards and create operational documentation for the applications.
• Work with global applications development team to determine methods and procedures on new assignments.
• Design and perform experiments to investigate novel applications using Miltenyi Products.
• Provide high level troubleshooting expertise for our Technical Support team and capture lessons learned and document internal knowledgebase of technologies.
• Author development reports, method validation protocols and reports for review.
• Training.
• Perform test methods and SOPs.
• 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.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Cell Biology, Immunology, Bioengineering, Biological Chemistry, Biophysics, Molecular Biology or in similar scientific field or Master's degree or higher in Cell Biology, Immunology, Bioengineering, Biological Chemistry, Biophysics, Molecular Biology or in similar scientific field; A minimum of 6 years’ experience in an Application Development position preferably in customer focused programs; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with programming software (MATLAB, Python, R), and knowledge of agile software and workflows required.
• Knowledge of US FDA regulations, as well as experience in clinical immunology, cellular therapy or blood banking/processing is a plus.
• Flow cytometry experience beneficial. 

SKILLS:

• Strong organizational skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• 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 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.

For candidates based in San Diego, CA, the anticipated base salary range has been established at $118, 200 - $159,900/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 ranges represent 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.

Salary : $159,900 - $200,000