Position Title: Process Development Scientist (Regulated Industry)

Location: Puerto Rico

Availability: Administrative and Non-Standard Shifts

Type: Contract Position (Approximately 6 Months) with ProQuality Network

Open Positions: 1

Position Summary

Our client is seeking a Process Development Scientist to support scientific and technical initiatives within a regulated industry environment. This role is responsible for conceiving, designing, implementing, and executing scientific experiments that contribute to the successful completion of project goals.

The selected professional will work under the general guidance of a supervisor while contributing to experimental strategies, data analysis, process development, and regulatory-compliant documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering highly preferred.
• Experience with Inspection Development processes is desirable.
• Basic knowledge of statistical analysis tools such as Minitab, JMP, or similar software.
• Project Management skills.
• Experience preparing development protocols, technical documentation, and reports.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Knowledge of Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Strong quality and compliance orientation.
• Proficiency with computer systems, including familiarity with AI-based tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, execute, evaluate, and interpret scientific experiments and experimental strategies.
• Provide input for new processes and methods to generate robust and reliable data.
• Ensure studies are conducted in compliance with protocols, regulatory guidelines, and industry standards.
• Design, monitor, or conduct experimental strategies with general guidance from a supervisor.
• Perform data analysis and interpretation, assessing the impact of results on project objectives.
• Maintain current knowledge within the scientific field and related technologies.
• Monitor scientific literature and emerging technologies, communicating relevant findings.
• Develop and implement new protocols to address specific technical challenges.
• Support project teams and collaborate across departments.
• Assist in experimental design, troubleshooting, and interpretation of scientific data.
• Author scientific reports, summary documents, and regulatory documentation.
• Participate in scientific initiatives, collaborations, and departmental support activities.
• Contribute to safety initiatives, recruiting efforts, or internal committees as needed.
• Develop and manage project timelines and deliverables.

Education Requirements

Candidates must meet one of the following:

• Doctorate (PhD) in a relevant scientific discipline, OR
• Master’s Degree + 2 years of scientific experience, OR
• Bachelor’s Degree + 4 years of scientific experience.

Key Competencies

• Advanced scientific analysis and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong laboratory and experimental design capabilities.
• Ability to supervise or motivate team members when required.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated skills in:
• Technical and scientific writing
• Verbal and written communication
• Analytical problem solving
• Project management
• Negotiation and conflict resolution
• Ability to adapt to change and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong computer literacy (Windows environment: Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Solid understanding of cGMP regulations.
• Fully bilingual (English and Spanish).

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in exploring this opportunity, we invite you to apply through the job description link and submit your updated resume for consideration.