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Production scientist requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in production scientist job postings.
Sample production scientist requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
  • At least 3-5 years of production experience.
  • Knowledge of production and quality standards.
  • Proficient in operating scientific instruments.
  • Proficient in laboratory techniques.
Sample required production scientist soft skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.

Production scientist job description example 1

Quidel production scientist job description

Quidel's mission is to provide patients with immediate and frequent access to highly accurate, affordable testing for the good of our families, our communities and the world. We are a leading manufacturer of point of care diagnostic solutions. Quidel's comprehensive product portfolio includes tests for a wide range of infectious diseases, cardiac and autoimmune biomarkers, as well as a host of products to detect COVID-19.

We are excited to announce that Quidel Corporation is now becoming QuidelOrtho! This transaction will bring together two world-class teams and complementary product portfolios to serve patients around the world. During this transition period, we encourage you to continue visiting our career site and also check out more career opportunities at Careers at Ortho Clinical Diagnostics | Ortho Clinical Diagnostics jobs Join our journey as we become one global diagnostics leader!

The Production Scientist is familiar and competent to perform all manufacture, qualification testing and manufacturing release testing for all product types within department. The Production Scientist transfers new product development from multiple company sources for their department and area of responsibility. The position is also accountable for the technical training, maintenance, product improvement projects, customer and internal investigations for those products.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Identifies and resolves assay performance issues by developing scientific plans and approaches and designing experiments to develop and optimize assays. Summarizes experimental data and draws conclusions independently. Communicating conclusions, improvements and corrections with Department Management.Reviews relevant literature and employs creative thinking and application to problem solving. Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific concepts to potential products and implements new methods or procedures.Plans and executes experiments and validation of protocols while maintaining detailed and organized project documentation in accordance with internal and external regulatory requirements as part of the design control process. Responsible for determination of feasibility, process development, validation, creation and implementation of documentation.Reads, understands and follows cGMP, QSOPs and SOP documentation. Understands each department's product lines and their production processes and performs job duties in accordance with required documentation while completing procedures and records in a timely and accurately fashion. Works with minimal supervision and resolves problems independently or collaboratively in a timely manner in order to minimize disruptions in production schedule or product development transfer. Maintains work flow with efficient use of equipment and material resources to maintain production and transfer schedules. Collaborates with other Production Scientist, Department Management and Research Department on the direction and expenditure of employee and equipment resources within departments. Serves as a resource for Manufacturing Associates and Technicians for issues and training. Ensures that any staff participating in the manufacture or testing of department's product lines are trained and performing the tasks according to the required documentation. Operates all lab equipment with understanding of proper operation, preventative maintenance and safety considerations of the required equipment. Maintains manufacturing areas in accordance with QSOP and safety documentation.

EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:Bachelor's or Master's degree in life sciences or equivalent, 6+ years practical experience, and demonstrated working knowledge of research & production methods. Or Associates Degree in in life sciences or equivalent, 8+ years practical experience, and demonstrated working knowledge of of research & production methods. Or 10 years practical experience, and demonstrated working knowledge of of research and/or production methods Problem solving and troubleshooting skills required.Effective communication skills required including ability to work with multiple people.Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel or similar programs required.Good laboratory skills including maintaining orderly and safe work areas required.Familiarity with cGMPs and FDA guidelines for biological industries preferred.
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Before you apply, please make sure you share Quidel' s values. We pride ourselves on keeping these values in mind every day as we execute on goals and plan for the future. We are seeking employees who share the same mindset and commitment to be customer driven, focused on execution, and new product oriented. We succeed by being determined, optimistic team players.

Quidel is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans). We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Production scientist job description example 2

Thermo Fisher Scientific production scientist job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $25 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them.
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**How will you make impact?**

The position represents an opportunity to join the Thermo Fisher Scientific Cell Biology R&D team responsible for identifying and developing novel technologies for incorporation into new products, generating application data and supporting marketing initiatives. The individual will execute scientific research individually and as part of cross-functional development teams to reach these goals.

**What will you do?**

The individual will work as part of the Cell Biology R&D team to lead projects related to viral vector production for gene therapy and develop our product pipeline within the Thermo Fisher product commercialization process under the Gibco™ brand.

+ Cell line development (including omics analyses, cell line engineering, etc) to enhance viral vector production in mammalian and insect cells.

+ Development of reagents to improve viral vector titers, quality, infectivity.

+ Optimize downstream process development to improve viral vector purification yields.

+ Design and/or optimize assays for quality assessment of viral particles.

+ Work in a matrix environment to conceive, design, and implement strategies to address current challenges associated with virus production and downstream characterization.

+ Prepare and present experimental data summaries and protocol writing.

+ Perform literature searches related to products under development and new idea generation.

+ Make contributions to scientific literature and conferences.

+ Comply with all company safety regulations and procedures.

+ Maintain accurate lab notebooks and training files in accordance with relevant Thermo Fisher required standards to support patent application and defense as well as other international standards (e.g., ISO compliance, GLP/GMP requirements, etc.).

**Education Requirements (Basic Qualifications)**

Candidate will possess advanced degree in Virology Cell Biology or related discipline:

+ Ph.D. degree with 1-3 years industry or post-doc experience

+ M.S. degree with 5+ years of relevant industry experience

**Knowledge, Skills, Abilities**

+ In depth knowledge and extensive experience with viral vector production in mammalian and insect cells.

+ Hands on experience with analytical methods for measuring titers of LV and AAV, including qPCR, dd PCR, ELISA, and other relevant assays. Demonstrated abilities in standard molecular biology techniques including DNA cloning, PCR and plasmid purification.

+ Omics analyses, next generation sequencing and/or cell line engineering experience a plus.

+ Experience with flow cytometry a plus.

+ Experience with AAV purification and downstream characterization assays(HCDNA, HCP, SEC-MALS, DLS, etc.)

+ Demonstrated competence completing tasks under direct supervision.

+ Solid technical writing skills.

+ Excellent time management skills and multi-tasking capabilities.

+ Excellent organizational skills.

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interpret, summarize, and present scientific results in a clear, concise, accurate manner to both technical and non-technical audiences.

+ Demonstrated ability to achieve results and solve problems.

Our global team of more than 75,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
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Production scientist job description example 3

Boehringer Ingelheim production scientist job description


To assist in implementing process improvements within the Antigen Production, Unit 2 Department



As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, diversity and inclusion, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.



Duties & Responsibilities\:



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  • Assist in the preparation and maintenance of the production seed developed in bioreactors

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  • Analyze Production culture performances by implementing and maintaining a biochemical analysis data base, implement new analytical tools to assist in measurements that aid in the performance of potency, sterility and stability of viruses, analyze bioreactor trend performances such as but not limited to SCADA information and data collection information.

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  • Assists in the Transfer and Implementation of new products or product improvements through the preparation of protocols, analytical tools and controls. Also, support the Management staff in the training of Production Operators during such transfers.

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  • Assist in troubleshooting production performance issues such as but not limited to potency, inactivation, stability and contamination. Evaluate trends in performance and recommend solutions. Prepare reports and assist in Unusual Occurrence Investigation for Production Management. Assist in implementation of corrective and preventative actions.

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  • Monitors Production Operator aseptic processing for Bioreactor area with regard to compliance to procedures. Evaluate improvements for implementation.

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  • Prepare reports on data collected from production runs and seed performance.

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  • Evaluate production medias and serums for growth of cell cultures in bioreactors and potency performance. Assist Production Management investigate decisions and procedures for the necessity of refeeding cultures for infection. Assist Management with the evaluations of processes to cut costs and stream line processes.

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  • Abide by and enforce the articles of the Bargaining Unit Contract.

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  • Write and review SOP's, Process Records, Quality Standards, Change Controls, Unusual Occurrences, and other reports as required. Maintain accurate and timely completion of records

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  • Assist in implementing BPE initiative within the Department.





Requirements\:



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  • Must have a degree from an accredited institution in Scientific Discipline - Microbiology, Chemistry, Engineering, or Biology

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  • Detailed working knowledge of applicable portions of cGMP guidelines, 9CFR, and production outlines.

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  • Technical knowledge normally attained by undergraduate courses in microbiology, biology, & chemistry.

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  • Work experience must include tissue culture and virus propagation.

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  • Written and verbal communication skills with individuals inside and outside the company, as well as vertically and horizontally within.

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  • Ability to interpret and analyze technical data for evaluating results and solving problems.

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  • Ability to train and utilize hourly workers in a technical environment.

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  • Physical Demands / Surroundings

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  • Ability to work in gowned environment / clean room areas

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  • Visual Demands

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  • Ability to use microscopes and analytical tools such as but not limited to Fluorecscent microscopy, ELISA, and other spectrophotometric other colormetric tools

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  • Temperaments/Mental Requirements

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  • Ability to work under conditions where incubation of cell culture resides or movement of seeds in respective frozen storage conditions

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  • Level of Proficiency

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  • A minimum of a bachelor degree in Microbiology or Biology required.

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  • Attendance / Schedule

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  • Ability to adapt schedule to production needs to evaluate processes





Eligibility Requirements\:



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  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.

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  • Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required)

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  • Must be 18 years of age or older





Who We Are\:




At Boehringer Ingelheim we create value through innovation with one clear goal\: to improve the lives of patients. We develop breakthrough therapies and innovative healthcare solutions in areas of unmet medical need for both humans and animals. As a family owned company we focus on long term performance. We are powered by 50.000 employees globally who nurture a diverse, collaborative and inclusive culture. Learning and development for all employees is key because your growth is our growth.


Want to learn more? Visit boehringer-ingelheim.com and join us in our effort to make more health.


Boehringer Ingelheim is an equal opportunity global employer who takes pride in maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture. We embrace diversity of perspectives and strive for an inclusive environment, which benefits our employees, patients and communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person’s actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Updated March 14, 2024

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