R&D Principal Scientist-Raw Material Characterization

Position Overview

Position Description

We are hiring a R&D Principal Scientist - Raw Material Characterization. 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.

Job Description

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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Job Locations US-CA-Irvine

Posted Date 5 days ago (2 / 15 / 2026 1 : 59 PM)

Requisition ID 2025-36330

Category Research & Development

Company (Portal Searching) FUJIFILM Biosciences