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The MSAT Process Scientist applies scientific, formulation, and process-development expertise to develop, characterize, scale, transfer, troubleshoot, and improve manufacturing processes for custom and catalog products. The role designs and executes studies and test batches, leads scientific aspects of technical investigations, and translates experimental findings into robust formulations, process controls, and manufacturing recommendations that support safe, compliant, scalable, and repeatable production.\nCompany Overview\nAt FUJIFILM Biosciences, we turn curiosity into breakthroughs that advance the field of life sciences. By offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services in cell culture media, discovery research reagents, recombinant growth factors and proteins, fine chemicals, and critical assay materials, we partner with the brightest minds in biotech and pharma to tackle the world’s biggest health challenges.\nImagine being part of a team that enables life-changing discoveries like new vaccines, therapies, and advancements in regenerative medicine. Our culture fosters curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, and we pride ourselves on delivering unparalleled quality and service to our partners. If you’re ready to make an impact, your future belongs with us at FUJIFILM Biosciences.\nOur headquarters in Santa Ana, California, is surrounded by world-class schools, lush parks, and scenic beaches like Laguna and Huntington, making it an ideal place to live, work, and explore. With additional campuses across the US, Europe, China, and Japan, we offer opportunities to make a difference worldwide.\nFujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers\nJob Description\nResponsibilities:\nTechnical Investigations and Manufacturing SupportLead or support scientific investigations of deviations, process failures, adverse trends, complaints, audit findings, raw-material issues, and unexpected product performance. \nDefine technical problems and investigation strategies; apply solution chemistry, formulation knowledge, root-cause analysis, risk assessment, and data analysis to identify and verify potential causes. \nDesign confirmatory studies and recommend corrective actions, process controls, specifications, or monitoring plans. \nProvide scientific support during manufacturing events, process start-ups, and implementation of corrective or preventive actions. \n\nTest Batches and Manufacturing ReadinessLead planning and execution of test batches for new or modified custom and catalog powder and liquid products. \nSupport prototype production and laboratory studies that generate manufacturing-readiness and scale-up knowledge. \nEstablish objectives, acceptance criteria, sampling plans, technical deliverables, and assess formulation, material, equipment, process, and scale-up risks. \nProvide technical oversight during execution, troubleshoot processing issues, and evaluate batch results. \nDocument conclusions, risks, recommendations, and manufacturing readiness; support prototype and laboratory studies needed for scale-up. \n\nScientific Process Development and CharacterizationLead or support process development, characterization, optimization, and scale-up for new and existing products. \nDesign and execute studies evaluating formulation composition, raw-material attributes, material interactions, process parameters, equipment effects, and operating ranges. \nApply scientific and statistical methods to evaluate process variability, product quality, performance, yield, scalability, and robustness. \nTranslate results into manufacturing recommendations, process controls, operating ranges, specifications, and follow-up studies. \n\nFormulation Science and ManufacturabilityAssess custom and catalog formulations for technical feasibility, manufacturability, and scale-related risk. \nEvaluate ingredient compatibility, solubility, stability, sequence of addition, hydration, filtration, turbidity, particulates, and raw-material effects on process and product performance. \nRecommend formulation or processing options that protect product quality and biological performance. \nPrepare formulation instructions and technical assessments and collaborate with R&D/Product Development and Manufacturing to resolve manufacturability gaps. \n\nTechnology Transfer and Cross-Functional SupportSupport technology transfer by providing formulation, process, raw-material, and scientific knowledge and participating in readiness, risk, and technical-gap assessments. \nPrepare or review scientific content for transfer packages, manufacturing instructions, protocols, reports, specifications, and investigation records. \nSupport transfer execution, troubleshooting, training, validation, change control, and implementation of new or modified formulations and processes. \nPresent technical findings and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders and maintain current knowledge of relevant scientific, industry, and regulatory developments. \n\nOther science-related duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.\nRequired Skills/Education:\nB.S. Biology, Chemistry or related field, M.S. or advanced degree preferred. \n5+ years of relevant scientific or process-development experience. Experience in formulation science, manufacturing process development, experimental design, scale-up, test-batch execution, technology transfer, or technical investigations is required. Experience with cell-culture media, buffers, liquid and powder manufacturing, and regulated manufacturing environments is preferred. \nCell-culture media, buffers, solution chemistry, formulation principles, and raw-material functionality. \nExperimental design, scientific-method application, statistical analysis, and interpretation of complex data. \nProcess development, characterization, scale-up, test batches, and manufacturing-readiness assessment. \nRoot-cause analysis, risk assessment, FMEA, and structured problem-solving. \ncGMP, deviations, CAPA, change control, validation, and controlled technical documentation. \nAbility to translate scientific data into practical manufacturing recommendations, specifications, controls, and implementation plans. \nTechnical writing, presentations, cross-functional collaboration, and project management. \nMicrosoft 365 and applicable laboratory, statistical, quality, and manufacturing information systems. \nExperience with statistically designed experiments (DoE) a plus. \nAbility to speak, read and write English proficiently. \nGood oral and written communication skills \nSalary and Benefits:\nFor California, the base salary range for this position is $91,105 - $118,752. 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