Process Development Scientist: Defect Innovation & QC

Integrated Services for Productivity & Validation, Inc; Juncos (PR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrated Services For Productivity & Validation, Inc is seeking a Process Development Scientist in Juncos, Puerto Rico. The role focuses on developing defect-creation methods for cosmetic defects in vials and syringes, utilizing lab instruments and AI tools to drive research and workflow improvements.

Applicants will engage in aseptic techniques, Lean manufacturing practices, and cross-department collaboration while advancing developmental studies and equipment characterization.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or Master’s with scientific experience, or Bachelor’s with 4+ years’ scientific experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare syringes and vials with defects for developmental studies and equipment setup.
• Operate laboratory instruments such as calipers, microscopes and analytical balances.
• Develop and implement defect-creation methods for laboratory use.
• Evaluate defects in primary containers.
• Apply aseptic techniques, 5S and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Coordinate projects and collaborate with other departments.
• Utilize AI tools to support research and workflow improvements.

Skills

Defect creation

Lab equipment

Calipers

Microscopes

Analytical balances

Aseptic techniques

5S

Lean Manufacturing

AI tools

Project management

Communication

Team player

Education

Doctorate

Master’s degree + 2 years scientific experience

Bachelor’s degree + 4 years scientific experience

Tools

AI tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Integrated Services For Productivity & Validation, Inc is seeking a Process Development Scientist in Juncos, Puerto Rico. The role focuses on developing defect-creation methods for cosmetic defects in vials and syringes, utilizing lab instruments and AI tools to drive research and workflow improvements.

Applicants will engage in aseptic techniques, Lean manufacturing practices, and cross-department collaboration while advancing developmental studies and equipment characterization.