Position Description

We are hiring a R&D Principal Scientist – RMC. The R&D Principal Scientist – RMC will lead technical projects related to raw material characterization (RMC) and formulation science services to both internal and external customers.

At FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific (dba 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.

Imagine 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 Irvine Scientific (dba FUJIFILM Biosciences).

Our 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.

Fujifilm 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

Responsibilities:

• Build, manage and lead the RMC program and formulation science services group.
• Collaborate with Quality, Product Line Management, Procurement, Manufacturing and R&D to create solutions for optimal media formulation quality and supply chain and vendor management.
• Collaborate with external customers and provide formulation science services to create custom solutions for their formulations.
• Hands on laboratory presence as needed to perform experiments and guide/mentor scientists.
• Manage timelines for multiple projects.
• Prioritize work based on the relative importance and urgency for the overall business
• Effectively and consistently communicate with management and cross-functional teams on progress towards milestones and program needs
• Prepare formal reports and presentations for group meetings
• Apply scientific/ engineering principles and techniques to identify opportunities and improve media and buffer preparation processes
• Use professional concepts to perform a wide range of assigned work and solve complex problems in practical ways
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project outcomes
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications
• Good Documentation Practices & Good Laboratory Practices

Required Skills/Education:

• PhD in Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry
• Minimum 10 years of relevant working experience in a process development and/or technical operations setting
• Proficient in Analytical Method development and optimization
• Effective communication skills with external and internal customers
• Able to build strong relationships
• Strong background in applied chemistry
• Experience managing cross-functional projects
• Capable of working on complex problems of a challenging nature
• Capable of independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and evaluation of criteria for obtaining results to broadly defined objectives dictated by trends in business and the current product plan
• Experience in technology and process improvements
• Receives minimum instructions on routine work, general instructions on new assignments
• Ability to speak, write and read English fluently.

Salary and Benefits:

• For California, the base hourly range for this position is $104,313-$147,624. Compensation for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience, location, etc.).
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off

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Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (fisihr@fujifilm.com).