Bruker · 2 days ago
Product Development Engineer, Reagents
Emeryville, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$78K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expBruker is enabling scientists to make breakthrough discoveries and develop new applications that improve the quality of human life. The Product Development Engineer for Reagents will support the company's growing reagent portfolio and manufacturing team by qualifying and developing testing methods for new reagent products and performing technical qualifications for production.
ChemicalLife ScienceManufacturingMedical
Hiring Manager
Rachel DeRita, PhD
Responsibilities
Work with technical teams to establish quality control methods and specifications for all raw material components, bulk reagents, and finished good products
In the spirit of continuous improvement, evaluate QC methods, quality controls, and production processes to ensure delivered products meets expected quality and performance standards
Creates and executes test and validation plans based on production specifications and requirements
Works cross functionally and partners closely with R&D in the product design process in addition to manufacturing to span technology transfer seamlessly between the functions
Define and iterate on business processes to stream
Stability test method development and characterization for existing and new products and their raw material components
Serve as technical liason for all reagent product quality excursion events, identify and clearly communicate causes and corrective action plans within the organization, and implement changes to prevent recurrence
Manage supplier material quality and drive resolution of quality issues with supplier through corrective and preventative actions
Review and revise manufacturing work instructions and procedures as needed to ensure product fitness for use
Provide support for synthesis and analysis of quality data
As needed for supporting surge demand or higher complexity products, support production execution of reagents
Support record keeping in the manufacturing execution system (MES), enterprise resource planning (ERP), and product lifecycle management (PLM) softwares
Qualification
Required
B.S. or M.S. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or equivalent with 5-8 years of hands-on experience developing quality test methods in an analytical or manufacturing setting for chemicals/reagents
Experience performing reagent QC using common analytical techniques: UV-Vis spectroscopy, pH measurements, binding affinity measurements, particle density, etc. This might also include running functional tests on BCA platforms as needed
Demonstrated problem solving leadership in a manufacturing setting. Ability to drive to the root causes of problems and implement robust solutions
Experience using and maintaining laboratory equipment (pipettes, biosafety cabinets, centrifuges, vortexers, etc.)
Strong attention to detail with good documentation skills. Demonstrated ability to write comprehensive procedures and reports
Data-driven, proficient with design of experiments (DOE), statistical analysis, statistical process control (SPC), applies structured problem solving to manufacturing issues, and owns the resolution of manufacturing problems
Adept troubleshooting skills, including the ability to isolate and resolve component level failures
High attention to detail
Well organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to communicate and interface positively with other team members and departments
A passion for technology and a willingness to take ownership of results
Preferred
Relevant experience in the Life Science industry
Strong aseptic techniques
Prior experience operating in a clean room environment
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing Principles and 5S standards
Experience with manufacturing change control processes
Preferred experience with GLP/cGMP and ISO quality standards
Preferred regulatory knowledge
Benefits
401(k) with company match
Employee stock purchase plan
Medical and dental plans
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays
Company
Bruker
Bruker is a manufacturer of analytical and medical instruments covering NMR, ESR, FT-IR, X-RAY spectroscopy.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.01BKey Investors
Thomas Weisel Partners
2025-09-03Post Ipo Equity· $582M
2024-05-29Post Ipo Equity· $403.74M
2019-12-12Post Ipo Debt
Leadership Team
Frank Laukien
Chief Executive Officer
Jason Faessler
Senior Vice President Finance
Recent News
2026-01-09
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