Technical Services Scientist

Job Title: Technical Services Scientist

Location: Greenville, SC

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (some overtime expected)

Work Environment: Approx. 20% of time on the manufacturing floor

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Salary: $100,000 – $110,000 per year

Relocation assistance offered

Job Summary

This role provides technical expertise in pharmaceutical process development, scale-up, and product transfer activities to support commercial manufacturing operations. The Technical Services Scientist works cross-functionally to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient production processes, with a focus on continuous improvement and technical problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the compliant manufacturing of commercial pharmaceutical products under cGMP guidelines.
• Develop, define, and optimize pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, including scale-up, tech transfer, and process improvement initiatives.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and recommend corrective actions to improve manufacturing performance.
• Create, revise, and issue Master Batch Records (MBRs), SOPs, and documentation related to process, equipment, and cleaning activities.
• Investigate deviations and non-conformances in manufacturing and packaging; propose and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Participate in or lead process enhancements, equipment validations, and implementation of new or improved systems.
• Support demonstration, pilot, and scale-up batch manufacturing activities.
• Identify and propose improvements in process efficiency, equipment utilization, and operational workflows.
• Conduct training sessions for operations personnel, including the creation and delivery of technical training materials.
• Review executed batch documentation and ensure compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality Assurance, Validation, Quality Control, and Supply Chain to support overall manufacturing success.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of technical operations and continuous improvement.
  
  

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Engineering) or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or a related technical field.
• Experience with oral liquid pharmaceutical products is preferred but not required.
  
  

Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of cGMP, pharmaceutical regulations, and manufacturing documentation practices.
• Ability to interpret technical literature, scientific journals, and regulatory documentation.
• Proficient in troubleshooting complex technical and process-related problems.
• Advanced math skills including statistical analysis, variance analysis, and data interpretation.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and operate effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Capable of working with technical instructions in various formats, including diagrams and mathematical models.
  
  

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