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Technical Application Specialist, Downstream Biopharm Materials - Research Triangle Park

EMD Group · Burlington, MA
$86k – $178k/yrPosted Jul 29, 2026

<p style="text-align:justify"> </p><p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">Work Your Magic with us! <span style="color:#ffffff">Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.</span></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we!

Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet.

That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us. </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. </span></span></p><p> </p><br><p style="margin: 0.0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Role is based in the RTP Area with a territory of NC, SC, GA, FL, and TX.</strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0.0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Your Role:</strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">We are seeking a dynamic, customer-focused Technical Application Specialist to drive growth through scientific engagement and application expertise for our portfolio of differentiated downstream chemicals used in biopharmaceutical production resulting in achievement of revenue targets.</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0.0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">In this hybrid technical-commercial role, you will serve as both a scientific consultant and business driver, engaging Process Development Scientists, R&D teams, and decision-makers to translate customer needs into product solutions.

You will collaborate across functions—Customer Applications, Sales, Product Management, and R&D — to accelerate business opportunities and enhance customer success through high-impact engagements, technical seminars, and application-based solutions. You can expect 50% domestic travel within assigned territory. </span></p><p style="margin: 0.0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0.0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0.0in; margin-bottom: 0.0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0in; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0.0in; margin-right: 0.0in; font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Achieve sales targets by collaborating with the sales and product management teams to qualify, pursue, propose, negotiate and close customer opportunities.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0in; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0.0in; margin-right: 0.0in; font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Increase opportunity win rate by driving New Product Introduction and Competitive Conversion initiatives.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0in; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0.0in; margin-right: 0.0in; font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Establishing new relationships with R&D, PD, and/or MSAT scientists, regulatory & quality experts, and decision makers; growing existing relationships and ensuring effective communication of the scientific and value-drive advantages of our portfolio of downstream chemicals.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0in; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0.0in; margin-right: 0.0in; font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Partner with Account Managers to develop and execute Hunting Opportunity Concepts, driving the short and long-term growth of our business by identifying and developing new business opportunities.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0in; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0.0in; margin-right: 0.0in; font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Lead technical consultations and seminars that highlight the value to the customer in key modalities such as: mAb or Recombinant Proteins, Viral Vectors, and mRNA.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0in; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0.0in; margin-right: 0.0in; font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory guidelines, industry trends, and emerging technologies in bioprocessing, particularly midstream or downstream unit operations.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0in; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0.0in; margin-right: 0.0in; font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Work internally across Customer Applications, Field Marketing, Modalities, Product Managers, R&D teams to influence portfolio direction and enhance customer value delivery.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0in; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0.0in; margin-right: 0.0in; font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Monitor competitive landscape and emerging customer needs to drive strategic positioning and differentiated solutions.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0in; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0.0in; margin-right: 0.0in; font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Bring customer and market intelligence back to internal teams to help shape product positioning, competitive strategy, and innovation pipelines.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0.0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0.0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Success Metrics:</strong></span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0.0in; margin-bottom: 0.0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0in; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0.0in; margin-right: 0.0in; font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Achievement of revenue targets through conversion of opportunity development into wins.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0in; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0.0in; margin-right: 0.0in; font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Execution of customer trials, resulting in New Product and Competitive Conversion wins.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0in; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0.0in; margin-right: 0.0in; font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Pipeline robustness through continuous high-value demand generation.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0.0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0.0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Who You Are</strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Minimum Qualifications:</strong></span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0.0in; margin-bottom: 0.0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0in; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0.0in; margin-right: 0.0in; font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or related discipline.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0in; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0.0in; margin-right: 0.0in; font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">5+ years of relevant experience in biopharmaceutical process development, manufacturing sciences, or pharmaceutical product development within the life sciences or biopharma industry.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0in; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0.0in; margin-right: 0.0in; font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">2+ years in a customer-facing technical or commercial role (e.g., sales, technical applications, business development).</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0in; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0.0in; margin-right: 0.0in; font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Strong knowledge of upstream and/or downstream unit operations for both traditional biologics (e.g. mAbs) and novel modalities (e.g.

AAV or mRNA).</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0in; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0.0in; margin-right: 0.0in; font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Knowledge of regulatory impact of raw materials used in biopharmaceutical processes.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0in; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0.0in; margin-right: 0.0in; font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Excellent communication, presentation, relationship-building, storytelling, and influencing skills.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0.0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0.0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0.0in; margin-bottom: 0.0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0in; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0.0in; margin-right: 0.0in; font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Advanced degree in a relevant field, e.g. Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0in; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0.0in; margin-right: 0.0in; font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Experience with cGMP biopharmaceutical manufacturing and regulatory requirements.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0in; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0.0in; margin-right: 0.0in; font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Proficient in CRM systems and digital tools; strong analytical skills.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0in; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0.0in; margin-right: 0.0in; font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Business and/or marketing experience is a plus.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0in; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0.0in; margin-right: 0.0in; font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Customer-centric with an entrepreneurial and proactive mindset.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0in; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0.0in; margin-right: 0.0in; font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Strong scientific curiosity and questioning skills.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0in; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0.0in; margin-right: 0.0in; font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Agile, organized, and adaptive to dynamic priorities in cross-functional environments</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.5in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0.0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Pay Range for this position: $85,600 - $178,300</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position.

The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses.

Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click <a href="https://careers.emdgroup.com/us/en/benefits"><strong>here</strong></a>.</span></p><br><p style="text-align:justify"> </p><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif"><strong>What we offer:</strong> We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences.

We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace.

Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!</span></span></p><p style="text-align:justify"> </p><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!</span></span></p>

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