MS&T Scientist: Tech Transfer & Process Optimization

Argenta (New Zealand); Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Argenta in Shawnee, KS is seeking an MS&T Scientist to lead product/technology transfers, optimize processes and guide cross-functional teams across manufacturing, engineering and quality. You’ll manage risk assessments, technical documentation and project timelines to deliver robust solid dose and injectable platforms.

Ideal candidates have a strong GMP background, excellent communication skills, and proven ability to interact with senior leadership and external customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Pharmacy, Pharmaceutics, Chemical Engineering or related scientific field.
• 4+ years of industry experience in technology/product transfers and process optimization in a GMP environment or 2 years of industry experience with a Masters.
• Familiarity with processing equipment and technologies utilized in pharmaceutical GMP manufacturing facilities for solid dose and sufficient experience in a commercial GMP environment.
• Experience in product/technology transfer activities and ability to author technical documents in support of all activities.
• Experience in leading technical cross-functional teams or relevant technical project management experience is highly desirable.
• Strong communication skills and computer literacy are mandatory.
• Experience with operational excellence, statistical analysis and ongoing process verification is desirable.
• Must be able to effectively interact with senior executives, senior technical managers, and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Support/Lead product/technology transfers, process development, product maintenance activities establishing and optimizing commercial manufacturing processes for solids with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality teams.
• Generate technical protocols, reports, manufacturing documents and author Quality risk assessments to detect quality and technological risks.
• Lead development/engineering studies and batches while managing project scope and schedules for product integrations.
• Identify critical quality attributes and define acceptable ranges for process parameters.
• Serve as single point of contact for internal teams and external customers for transfers and provide customer service as needed.
• Lead assessments regarding timelines, viability, resources, and communications to support transfer activities.
• Support manufacturing efficiency and cross-departmental projects with Quality, Engineering, Validation, Manufacturing, Planning, and Supply Chain.
• Analyze and troubleshoot problems to direct cross-functional project teams.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Computer literacy

Ability to analyze and troubleshoot

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Argenta in Shawnee, KS is seeking an MS&T Scientist to lead product/technology transfers, optimize processes and guide cross-functional teams across manufacturing, engineering and quality. You’ll manage risk assessments, technical documentation and project timelines to deliver robust solid dose and injectable platforms.

Ideal candidates have a strong GMP background, excellent communication skills, and proven ability to interact with senior leadership and external customers.