Merck KGaA Posted August 15, 2026

高级工艺开发科学家-上游

Shanghai, Shanghai, China FULL_TIME

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About this opportunity

Position Responsibilities

• Expert in bioprocessing/biomanufacturing/process development focus on upstream process, include cell line development, CCM screening and optimization, cell culture process development and optimization, PD scale bioreactor operation, etc.

• Work closely with customers, providing technical support,hands-on guidance and on-site trial support for upstream process products,especially for CCM, to address key current and future needs within the industry through sound science and engineering.

• Design and perform hands on upstream process development (mainly CCM screening and optimization) following self-developed protocols that are aligned with best practices.

• Process and analyze trial data to demonstrate technical expertise through scientific thought process and recommendation.

• Engage and deliver thought leadership activities which includes conference and seminar presentation, customer trainings, webinars.

• Lead scale down study and process scale up to support troubleshooting and investigation.

• Deliver high quality communication to ensure an outstanding customer experience (written reports, telecons, face to face meetings).

• Develop and establish trusted relationship and partnership with customers through direct customer engagement and technical support.

• Collaborate effectively with internal teams to effectively address customer needs.

• Proactively identify and capture upstream process opportunities using sales effectiveness tools.

Education / Work Experience

• B.S or M.S. in Bioengineering, Biotechnology, or a related Engineering or science discipline;

• 5+ years’ experience in biopharmaceutical upstream process technical roles in manufacturing, pilot, and/or lab scale environments with direct, hands-on exercise for upstream process step, as cell line development, CCM development, screening and optimization in shake flask and bench top scale bioreactor (Preferred), cell culture process development and optimization, operation of bioreactors and other upstream process-related equipment.

• Sound knowledge of science and engineering fundamentals coupled with a hands-on, practical sensibility of engineering design.

• Technical mastery of one or more Bioprocess applications (process requirements, best practices, and industry standards) ideally for CCM.

• Strong experience in the application of scaling & implementation requirements for biopharmaceutical upstream process.

• Extensive experience in clear & concise communication to diverse audiences in both written and oral formats.

• Commercially astute, you understand market needs and trends.

• Open minded and customer-focused.

• Effective team player, know how to work with different teams in a multicultural matrix environment.

• Essential skills: customer centricity, strategic thinking and integrated mindset, teamwork awareness, excellent English communication skills.

Job details

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Location
Shanghai, Shanghai, China
Employment type
FULL_TIME

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