Title: Process Development Scientist – 35574

Location: Juncos, Puerto Rico

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Schedule: Administrative Shift; availability for second shift based on business needs

Openings: 2

Eligibility: Open to Puerto Rico residents only

Position Summary

Our client is seeking a Process Development Scientist to design, execute, analyze, and interpret scientific experiments that support process development initiatives and project objectives. The ideal candidate will bring strong laboratory expertise, scientific problem-solving skills, and experience working in regulated environments.

This position will work closely with cross-functional teams to generate reliable data, troubleshoot processes, develop experimental strategies, and support the implementation of innovative scientific solutions.

Preferred Background

Candidates with experience in the following areas are highly encouraged to apply:

• Materials Science, Engineering, Physics, or related scientific disciplines.
• 4+ years of scientific experience in a laboratory, process development, or regulated environment.
• Manual or automated inspection processes.
• Pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical packaging operations.
• Incoming inspection of primary containers.
• Process Development Laboratory environments.
• Experience working under cGMP requirements.
• Willingness to work onsite in a Process Development laboratory.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, execute, monitor, and evaluate scientific experiments and experimental strategies.
• Develop and support new processes by generating reliable, scientifically sound data.
• Ensure studies are performed according to approved protocols, applicable regulations, and established guidelines.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data and assess its potential impact on projects.
• Develop and implement protocols to investigate and resolve specific technical or process-related issues.
• Apply scientific theory, advanced laboratory techniques, and innovative approaches to troubleshoot complex problems.
• Stay current with relevant scientific literature, technologies, and developments within the field.
• Communicate scientific findings, observations, and recommendations to project teams and stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance to colleagues regarding experimental design, data interpretation, troubleshooting, and corrective solutions.
• Prepare scientific reports, technical summaries, regulatory documentation, invention disclosures, and other technical documents as required.
• Participate in cross-functional project teams and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support department-wide initiatives, including safety programs, recruiting activities, committees, and other organizational efforts.
• Mentor or provide guidance to other team members as appropriate.
• Establish and manage timelines to ensure project deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Contribute to the external scientific community and maintain awareness of relevant industry developments.

Education & Experience

Candidates must meet one of the following qualifications:

• Doctorate in a relevant scientific or technical discipline; or
• Master’s degree plus at least 2 years of scientific experience; or
• Bachelor’s degree plus at least 4 years of scientific experience.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Advanced scientific analysis and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Strong laboratory and experimental skills.
• Ability to design, execute, and interpret scientific experiments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of cGMP requirements and regulated laboratory environments.
• Strong technical writing and scientific documentation skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and business needs.
• Ability to motivate, mentor, and/or supervise others.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to apply scientific principles and theory to laboratory and process challenges.
• Creativity and sound judgment in experimental design and interpretation of results.
• Fully bilingual in English and Spanish.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The strongest candidates will combine scientific laboratory expertise, process development experience, strong analytical skills, and cGMP knowledge. Experience supporting pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical inspection, packaging, primary container, or Process Development Laboratory activities will be particularly valuable.