Title: Process Development Scientist (3598248)
Location: Juncos, Puerto Rico
Schedule: 100% Onsite – Administrative Shift
Eligibility: Open to Puerto Rico Residents
Position Summary
Our client is seeking a highly motivated Process Development Scientist to support scientific and technical initiatives within a regulated pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment. The selected candidate will be responsible for conceiving, designing, implementing, and executing scientific experiments that contribute to the successful completion of departmental goals and project objectives.
This role requires strong scientific knowledge, analytical problem-solving abilities, technical writing expertise, and experience working in cGMP-regulated environments. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative experimental strategies, analyze complex scientific data, and support process development activities.
Essential Functions
- Conceive, design, execute, evaluate, and interpret scientific experimental strategies
- Develop robust and reliable processes to generate high-quality scientific data
- Ensure studies are conducted in compliance with approved protocols, regulatory requirements, and applicable guidelines
- Design, monitor, and execute experimental strategies under general supervision
- Analyze and interpret scientific data and assess the impact on project objectives
- Maintain current knowledge of scientific literature, emerging technologies, and industry trends related to area of expertise
- Communicate relevant scientific observations and technological developments to internal teams
- Introduce and implement advanced scientific methodologies when appropriate
- Develop and implement innovative protocols to address technical or scientific challenges
- Support cross-functional project teams and represent the department under guidance of senior scientific staff
- Establish productive collaborations within and outside the organization
- Provide technical guidance and support in:
- Experimental design
- Data interpretation
- Troubleshooting activities
- Scientific problem resolution
- Independently author:
- Scientific reports
- Summary documents
- Technical documentation
- Complex regulatory documents
- Invention disclosures
- Patent-related submissions
- Participate in scientific and professional communities when applicable
- Support department-wide initiatives including:
- Safety programs
- Recruiting activities
- Committees
- Continuous improvement initiatives
- Develop and follow project timelines to ensure timely completion of deliverables
- Support mentoring and development activities when applicable
Education Requirements
Candidates must meet one of the following education and experience combinations:
- Doctorate degree in:
- Materials Sciences
- Engineering
- Physics
- Sciences
- Related technical disciplines
- OR
- Master’s degree in:
- Materials Sciences
- Engineering
- Physics
- Sciences
- Related technical disciplines
- plus 2 years of scientific experience
- OR
- Bachelor’s degree in:
- Materials Sciences
- Engineering
- Physics
- Sciences
- Related technical disciplines
- plus 4 years of scientific experience
Required Skills & Competencies
- Advanced scientific analysis and troubleshooting skills
- Strong laboratory and experimental execution capabilities
- Ability to design scientific experiments and interpret complex results
- Strong analytical problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing
- Effective negotiation and conflict resolution abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments and functional teams
- Flexibility and adaptability in managing changing priorities and business needs
- Computer proficiency in:
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Windows-based environments
- Strong understanding and application of scientific theory and methodologies
- Creative and innovative approach to experimental design and scientific problem-solving
- Strong knowledge of cGMP regulations and regulated laboratory environments
- Fully bilingual in English and Spanish
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated manufacturing industries
- Experience authoring technical and regulatory documentation
- Experience supporting scientific investigations, process development, or laboratory operations
- Familiarity with cross-functional project environments and collaborative scientific initiatives
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high-quality standards