Job Title: Technical Services Scientist
Location: Greenville, SC
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (some overtime expected)
Work Environment: Approx. 50% of time on the manufacturing floor
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $100,000 - $110,000 per year + 10% Bonus Potential
Position Summary
Seeking an experienced Technical Services Scientist to support pharmaceutical manufacturing operations through process development, scale-up, product transfer, process troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives within a cGMP-regulated environment. This role will work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Validation, QA, QC, and Supply Chain teams to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient production of commercial pharmaceutical products.
Key Responsibilities
Support manufacturing operations for commercial pharmaceutical products in compliance with cGMP standards
Assist with process development, scale-up, technology transfer, and process optimization activities
Troubleshoot manufacturing and procedural issues during production
Generate, revise, and maintain master batch records and technical documentation
Lead and support deviation investigations, root cause analysis, CAPA implementation, and process improvements
Participate in process validation, equipment qualification, engineering studies, and equipment implementation activities
Support pilot batches, demonstration batches, and manufacturing studies
Identify opportunities for operational efficiency and process enhancements
Prepare and deliver technical training for manufacturing personnel
Review executed batch records and manufacturing documentation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, QC, Validation, and Supply Chain
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related technical field preferred
Approximately 7+ years of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience or equivalent combination of education and industry experience
Experience supporting process scale-up, technology transfer, validation, and manufacturing troubleshooting
Oral solid dose or oral liquid pharmaceutical experience preferred
Strong understanding of cGMP regulations and pharmaceutical manufacturing operations
Excellent technical writing, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to analyze technical data, investigate issues, and implement effective solutions
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