CareerPlan

Process Support Scientist, Microbiology

North Chicago, IL, usFull-time2026-10-25 → 2026-11-10

Core

Provide process engineering and microbiology expertise for commercial APIs and drug products, focusing on bioprocess and bioreactor support, microbial control, and process troubleshooting.

Role type

Process Support Scientist (Microbiology)

Builds

Commercial APIs and drug products

Domain

Biopharmaceutical manufacturing

Required skills

Bioprocess design, microbial control, process troubleshooting, experimental design, data analysis, regulatory compliance, technical problem-solving

Preferred skills

Mentorship, project leadership

Technologies

Bioreactors, process engineering tools

Responsibilities

Evaluate and apply microbial control practices to prevent contamination; investigate process issues and recommend solutions; plan and execute experiments for process validation and transfer; interpret results and communicate findings to internal and external audiences; collaborate across functions to support project completion.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC