... engineering and mathematical needs from the laboratory to the manufacturing floor. In this ... Applies materials expertise across polymer science, physics, metallurgy, ceramics, and composites ...
... engineering and mathematical needs from the laboratory to the manufacturing floor. In this ... Applies materials expertise across polymer science, physics, metallurgy, ceramics, and composites ...
Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer
Huntsville, AL · On-site
$70K - $90K/yr
You will report to the Manufacturing & Process Engineering Lead and work onsite 5 days per week in ... polymer films, aviation industry requirements/standards (AS9100), Minitab or similar statistical ...
Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer
Huntsville, AL · On-site
$70K - $90K/yr
You will report to the Manufacturing & Process Engineering Lead and work onsite 5 days per week in ... polymer films, aviation industry requirements/standards (AS9100), Minitab or similar statistical ...
Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer
$70K - $90K/yr
You will report to the Manufacturing & Process Engineering Lead and work onsite 5 days per week in ... polymer films, aviation industry requirements/standards (AS9100), Minitab or similar statistical ...
Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer
$70K - $90K/yr
You will report to the Manufacturing & Process Engineering Lead and work onsite 5 days per week in ... polymer films, aviation industry requirements/standards (AS9100), Minitab or similar statistical ...
D. in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or related field (preferred), with 5+ years in fiber process or product development. OR master's in chemistry with 7+ years of relevant experience.
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D. in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or related field (preferred), with 5+ years in fiber process or product development. OR master's in chemistry with 7+ years of relevant experience.
Strategic Sourcing Specialist Raw Materials
Boaz, AL · On-site
$72K - $78K/yr
Molding Resins Oversee the supply of engineering grade resins such as Nylon and PBT. Stay current on petroleum market trends and polymer feedstock availability. Technical Liaison Work closely with ...
Strategic Sourcing Specialist Raw Materials
Boaz, AL · On-site
$72K - $78K/yr
Molding Resins Oversee the supply of engineering grade resins such as Nylon and PBT. Stay current on petroleum market trends and polymer feedstock availability. Technical Liaison Work closely with ...
Molding Resins Oversee the supply of engineering grade resins such as Nylon and PBT. Stay current on petroleum market trends and polymer feedstock availability. Technical Liaison Work closely with ...
Molding Resins Oversee the supply of engineering grade resins such as Nylon and PBT. Stay current on petroleum market trends and polymer feedstock availability. Technical Liaison Work closely with ...
R&D Technician
Selma, AL · On-site
$16.25 - $22.25/hr
... engineering functions as directed. * Be self-driven to meet project goals in a timely manner ... Working knowledge of polymer processing analysis, testing and equipment. * Demonstrated ability to ...
R&D Technician
Selma, AL · On-site
$16.25 - $22.25/hr
... engineering functions as directed. * Be self-driven to meet project goals in a timely manner ... Working knowledge of polymer processing analysis, testing and equipment. * Demonstrated ability to ...
R&D Technician
Selma, AL · On-site
... engineering functions as directed. * Be self-driven to meet project goals in a timely manner ... Working knowledge of polymer processing analysis, testing and equipment. * Demonstrated ability to ...
R&D Technician
Selma, AL · On-site
... engineering functions as directed. * Be self-driven to meet project goals in a timely manner ... Working knowledge of polymer processing analysis, testing and equipment. * Demonstrated ability to ...
R&D Technician
Prattville, AL · On-site
$15.25 - $21/hr
... engineering functions as directed. * Be self-driven to meet project goals in a timely manner ... Working knowledge of polymer processing analysis, testing and equipment. * Demonstrated ability to ...
R&D Technician
Prattville, AL · On-site
$15.25 - $21/hr
... engineering functions as directed. * Be self-driven to meet project goals in a timely manner ... Working knowledge of polymer processing analysis, testing and equipment. * Demonstrated ability to ...
Full Stack Developer
Huntsville, AL · On-site
Experience with JavaScript frameworks and libraries (e.g., Vue, React, Polymer, Angular, Handlebars ... Systems Engineering Why You Might Like This Job : * You're tired of working for a massive ...
Full Stack Developer
Huntsville, AL · On-site
Experience with JavaScript frameworks and libraries (e.g., Vue, React, Polymer, Angular, Handlebars ... Systems Engineering Why You Might Like This Job : * You're tired of working for a massive ...
Full Stack Developer
Huntsville, AL · On-site
Experience with JavaScript frameworks and libraries (e.g., Vue, React, Polymer, Angular, Handlebars ... Systems Engineering Why You Might Like This Job : * You're tired of working for a massive ...
Full Stack Developer
Huntsville, AL · On-site
Experience with JavaScript frameworks and libraries (e.g., Vue, React, Polymer, Angular, Handlebars ... Systems Engineering Why You Might Like This Job : * You're tired of working for a massive ...
R&D Technician
Selma, AL · On-site
... engineering functions as directed. * Be self-driven to meet project goals in a timely manner ... Working knowledge of polymer processing analysis, testing and equipment. * Demonstrated ability to ...
R&D Technician
Selma, AL · On-site
... engineering functions as directed. * Be self-driven to meet project goals in a timely manner ... Working knowledge of polymer processing analysis, testing and equipment. * Demonstrated ability to ...
R&D Technician
Prattville, AL · On-site
... engineering functions as directed. * Be self-driven to meet project goals in a timely manner ... Working knowledge of polymer processing analysis, testing and equipment. * Demonstrated ability to ...
R&D Technician
Prattville, AL · On-site
... engineering functions as directed. * Be self-driven to meet project goals in a timely manner ... Working knowledge of polymer processing analysis, testing and equipment. * Demonstrated ability to ...
Experience with JavaScript frameworks and libraries (e.g., Vue, React, Polymer, Angular, Handlebars ... Systems Engineering Why You Might Like This Job : * You're tired of working for a massive ...
Experience with JavaScript frameworks and libraries (e.g., Vue, React, Polymer, Angular, Handlebars ... Systems Engineering Why You Might Like This Job : * You're tired of working for a massive ...
Full Stack Developer
Huntsville, AL · On-site
Experience with JavaScript frameworks and libraries (e.g., Vue, React, Polymer, Angular, Handlebars ... Systems Engineering Why You Might Like This Job : * You're tired of working for a massive ...
Full Stack Developer
Huntsville, AL · On-site
Experience with JavaScript frameworks and libraries (e.g., Vue, React, Polymer, Angular, Handlebars ... Systems Engineering Why You Might Like This Job : * You're tired of working for a massive ...
R&D Technician
Prattville, AL · On-site
... engineering functions as directed. * Be self-driven to meet project goals in a timely manner ... Working knowledge of polymer processing analysis, testing and equipment. * Demonstrated ability to ...
R&D Technician
Prattville, AL · On-site
... engineering functions as directed. * Be self-driven to meet project goals in a timely manner ... Working knowledge of polymer processing analysis, testing and equipment. * Demonstrated ability to ...
R&D Technician
Selma, AL · On-site
... engineering functions as directed. * Be self-driven to meet project goals in a timely manner ... Working knowledge of polymer processing analysis, testing and equipment. * Demonstrated ability to ...
R&D Technician
Selma, AL · On-site
... engineering functions as directed. * Be self-driven to meet project goals in a timely manner ... Working knowledge of polymer processing analysis, testing and equipment. * Demonstrated ability to ...
Business Development Executive - Semiconductor Materials (Fully Remote)
Decatur, AL · Remote
$109K - $137K/yr
Bachelor's degree in chemical or mechanical engineering, polymer science, or a related technical field from an accredited university (Master's degree a plus) * 5+ years of experience, 7+ preferred
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Business Development Executive - Semiconductor Materials (Fully Remote)
Decatur, AL · Remote
$109K - $137K/yr
Bachelor's degree in chemical or mechanical engineering, polymer science, or a related technical field from an accredited university (Master's degree a plus) * 5+ years of experience, 7+ preferred
Entry- Level Production
$14 - $16.75/hr
... engineered materials for more than 130 years, Michelin is uniquely positioned to make decisive contributions to human progress and a more sustainable world. Drawing on its deep know-how in polymer ...
Entry- Level Production
$14 - $16.75/hr
... engineered materials for more than 130 years, Michelin is uniquely positioned to make decisive contributions to human progress and a more sustainable world. Drawing on its deep know-how in polymer ...
Entry-Level Production
$14 - $16.75/hr
... engineered materials for more than 130 years, Michelin is uniquely positioned to make decisive contributions to human progress and a more sustainable world. Drawing on its deep know-how in polymer ...
Entry-Level Production
$14 - $16.75/hr
... engineered materials for more than 130 years, Michelin is uniquely positioned to make decisive contributions to human progress and a more sustainable world. Drawing on its deep know-how in polymer ...
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Principal Process Characterization & Technology Engineer
Valley, AL • On-site
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 8 days ago
Regeneron rating
8.7
Based on 42 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
14th of 86 rated pharmaceutical
Job description
Build our future together:
At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking a Principal Process Characterization & Technology Engineer to join our Drug Product Process Sciences team. This is a technical services department that deals with a range of scientific, technical, technical, technical, engineering and mathematical needs from the laboratory to the manufacturing floor. In this partially lab-based role you will focus on material science and provide technical support to manufacturing, quality, combination products, formulations, and CMC Regulatory for manufacturing processes from technology transfer and/or design transfer to post-commercial lifecycle management activities.
When & where:
Location: East Greenbush, New York, United States
Work model: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm
Travel percentage: 5% domestic & occasionally international
Discover your role:
Applies materials expertise across polymer science, physics, metallurgy, ceramics, and composites, connecting structure, processing, properties, and performance to drive design, development, and life-cycle management in biomedical or biopharmaceutical environments
Provides technical support, guidance, and risk assessment related to materials science across technology transfer, design transfer, process control strategy, process validation lifecycle, and post-commercialization activities
Analyzes data and information-from development through late-stage characterization and at-scale manufacturing history-using statistics, engineering principles, and other techniques to drive insights into process performance and control
Applies engineering principles to develop and execute process controls and validation strategies, including support for laboratory and at-scale studies for process characterization and validation
Liaises with cross-functional departments (Combination Products, Manufacturing, Quality Control, Formulation Development, Advanced Therapies, Quality Assurance, and CMC Regulatory) to support process lifecycle management
Authors protocols, reports, and technical documents with conclusions grounded in process and product knowledge, and ensures SOPs, policies, and validation plans align with industry/regulatory expectations (e.g., ICH guidelines)
Supports audits/inspections and contributes to CMC sections of regulatory submissions as needed
This role requires:
BS in Materials Science Engineering or related Engineering field and 8+ years of relevant experience
M.S. or Ph.D. preferred
A background in aseptic processing, drug substance development, drug product development, combination product development
Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.
Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate. The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits. Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process. If you have any questions, please speak with your recruiter.
Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we do our best work when we are together. For that reason, many roles are required to be performed onsite. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about onsite expectations for your role and location.
As part of the recruitment process, certain background checks may be conducted in accordance with the laws of the country where the position is based. The purpose of such checks is to verify certain information prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work and educational qualifications.
For jobs in Canada: this posting is for an existing position.
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$92,200.00 - $150,600.00What Regeneron employees say
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Industry
Biotechnology research and development
Company size
5,001 - 10,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Tarrytown, NY, US
Year founded
1988