Process Development Sr Scientist

Inteldot  has over 15 years in the life science industry with allocations across Puerto Rico, the United States, Europe, and Japan. This is a great opportunity for one of our leading clients in  Puerto Rico . 

Administrative Shift - Able to work different shift and on weekend during characterization or validation

Description:  

To conceive, design, implement and execute specific scientific experiments, which contribute to the successful completion of goals and/or projects under general guidance of supervisor. 

  Responsibilities:  

• Designs, monitors, or conducts strategies with general guidance from the supervisor.
• Provides data analysis and interpretation and assesses the impact of the data on the project. Keeps current in technical expertise and areas relevant to their function.
• Monitors field of expertise, including literature and technology development, and communicates relevant observations.
• Develop and implement new and novel protocols to address specific issues.
• May represent the department on project teams under the supervision of a senior scientific staff member.
• May initiate productive collaborations within and outside of the department or company. 
• Advises or assists others in experimental design and/or interpretation/diagnosis of data and implementing innovative remedies. 
• Able to develop solutions to routine technical problems of limited scope.
• Comprehensive understanding of validation protocol execution requirements. In-depth knowledge of validation processes as applied to new equipment installations.

Job Requirements:

• Experience supporting sterile drug product manufacturing within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Validation experience in highly regulated industry. If possible, filling validation and work on technical documentation.
• Experience authoring and executing validation protocols, characterization studies, technical reports, investigations, and change controls.
• Strong knowledge of GMP requirements, aseptic processing principles, contamination control strategy, and pharmaceutical quality systems.
• Ability to analyze manufacturing data, identify process trends, and recommend scientifically sound solutions.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Regulatory, and Technical Services.
• Strong technical writing, communication, presentation, and project management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) is required. 
• Fully bilingual (English/Spanish).

E ducation: 

• Doctorate (PhD, PharmD, or MD) with relevant postdoctoral experience where applicable
• Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant scientific experience; or bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant scientific experience.
• Science background as Engineering or microbiology