Materials Scientist - Meissner

Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of materials science to drive innovation and solve real-world challenges? We are seeking a skilled and motivated Materials Scientist to join our dynamic team.

Who is Meissner?

The goal at Meissner is to be more than simply good; it is to be extraordinary. Extraordinary performance comes from extraordinary people.

Meissner as a group is passionate about helping our clients manufacture lifesaving and life enhancing drugs, therapies, and vaccines. We develop, manufacture, supply and service advanced microfiltration products and single-use systems worldwide.

We know that when you are passionate about what you do, it’s more than just a job.

Meissner is focused on the development of the whole individual, and we have programs and tools in place to help us stay at our best mentally and physically. In alignment with our commitment to support the growth and development of the whole individual, Meissner has inaugurated a Learning and Development department to solely focus on cultivating our team. When you grow, we grow.

How you will make an impact:

The primary responsibility of the Materials Scientist is to lead and enable materials science as a strategic champion and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Company’s existing and developing product portfolio.  The Materials Scientist will lead material science and technology development projects for novel products in close collaboration with external and internal stakeholders.  The Materials Scientist  will support team-selling efforts as resident material science SME, promote and present material science competency to customers and industry forums, and provide materials-based and technology risk assessments, and guidance for internal stakeholders and to support company initiatives and product development programs.

• Lead and enable materials-based programs and technology development projects by collaborating closely with customer process development and production sites, and in house R&D, Product Engineering, Applications Engineering, Product Management, as well as Raw Material (RM) suppliers, as a personal contributor in the Meissner Technical Services (MTS) team, and alliance management for adoption of novel filter and single-use technology and products.
• Provide materials and technical assessments pertaining to product development, raw material (RM) and supplier qualifications to meet compendial requirements including those for well-characterized materials.
• Develop material specifications and rationales for RM and process changes, including supplier-initiated changes, alternate supplier qualifications, material equivalency and comparability, and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) projects.
• Present and conduct training seminars demonstrating superior materials knowledge to individuals and large group audiences.
• Support sales and team selling efforts as the resident materials SME to prospective and existing customers alike to aid in positioning products toward successful implementation commensurate customer needs and requirements.

This is an on-site role based out of our headquarters in Camarillo, CA.

The skills and experience you’ll need:

• Minimum 4-year degree in Chemical Engineering or Materials Science.
• Minimum 2-year experience in either pharmaceutical process development, material science and technology (MSAT) to the pharmaceutical industry, or supplier quality as a technically proficient professional using filtration, single-use or CGT products is required.
• Proven performance and a strong record of accomplishment in project management, meeting and exceeding company goals is necessary.
• Must have practical experience with regulatory requirements for pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
• Must have a mastery of scientific and engineering principles and think critically.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Apply anyway.

What we can offer you:

• Full Medical, Dental and Vision coverage with HSA Employer Contributions for eligible plans
• Additional Perks- HQ Onsite Full Gym, Ultramodern Coffee Bars, Free EV Charging Stations, Employee Discounts
• 401k, Profit Sharing, 401k Advisory Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Anniversary Holiday

Ready to make an impact? Let’s talk.

Meissner is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

US BASE PAY SCALE $72,500 - $86,600

The base pay scale for this role is what Meissner reasonably expects to pay for the position although actual pay may vary from this scale depending on an applicant's experience.