Process Development Sr Associate Scientist

This role is ideal for candidates with a strong foundation in engineering or physics, and hands-on experience in inspection, packaging, or primary container evaluation. The successful candidate will design and execute experiments, analyze data, and contribute to cross-functional initiatives with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and monitor laboratory experiments with limited oversight.
• Record, organize, and interpret scientific data to support project goals.
• Develop and implement new protocols and methods to enhance lab efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with protocols, cGMPs, and regulatory guidelines.
• Author technical reports, presentations, regulatory documents, and patent submissions.
• Serve as a departmental representative in cross-functional teams and committees.
• Provide scientific input and recommendations to improve processes and instrumentation.
• Mentor peers and contribute to team-wide initiatives such as safety and recruitment.

Competencies & Skills

• Advanced scientific analysis and troubleshooting
• Strong laboratory techniques and instrumentation expertise
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including technical writing
• Project management, negotiation, and conflict resolution
• Ability to supervise and motivate others
• Adaptability and change management
• Computer literacy and data organization
• Creative problem-solving and experimental design
• Strong knowledge of cGMPs

Requirements

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree OR
• Master’s degree with 2+ years of directly related experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of directly related experience
• Preferred fields: Engineering or Physics
• Fully bilingual (English/Spanish)

Preferred Experience

• Inspection processes (manual and automated)
• Packaging operations and incoming material evaluation (e.g., primary containers)
• Comfortable working in a Process Development laboratory environment

Benefits

• 9-months contract with possible extension
• Administrative Shift