Senior Manager, Scale-up and Technology

SV Labs Corporation; Prescott (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SV Labs Corporation in Prescott, WI is seeking a Senior Manager, Scale-up and Technology to bridge lab formulations to commercial production. You will lead scale-up activities across multiple sites and supervise two direct reports.

Responsibilities include defining process parameters, developing Manufacturing Compounding Instructions, supporting pilot runs, troubleshooting issues, and driving CAPA with R&D chemists.

Qualifications

• 5+ years direct experience in process development or scale-up in cosmetics/pharma.
• GMP environment experience preferred.
• Pilot plant and lab equipment experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Scale up formulations from lab to pilot and full production scales.
• Define process parameters: addition orders, mixing speeds, shear rates, and temperatures.
• Create Manufacturing Compounding Instructions for plant equipment.
• Provide hands-on support during pilot and initial commercial runs.
• Troubleshoot issues (phase separation, viscosity, aeration, emulsions).
• Support RCA and CAPA for out-of-spec batches.
• Collaborate with R&D chemists to identify scale-up risks early.
• Ensure compliance with procedures and document results.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multi-project management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Senior Manager, Scale-up and Technology

QUALITY ASSURANCE Full Time Prescott, WI, US 1 Attachments

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1121

Salary Range: $120,000.00 To $130,000.00 Annually

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Scale-Up Chemist / Chemical Engineer to join our R&D and Operations teams. In this pivotal role, you will bridge the gap between benchtop R&D formulation and full-scale commercial manufacturing. Responsible for translating laboratory formulations across a range of cosmetic and health care products into repeatable, robust, and cost effective production batch sizes. In total, you will be leading scale-up activities across 4 SV Labs manufacturing sites including two direct reports located at other sites.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Scale up formulations from laboratory bench scale (1-5 kg) to pilot scale (50-100 kg) and full commercial manufacturing scale (500-5,000+ kg).
• Establish process parameters including addition orders, mixing speeds, shear rates, heating/cooling rates, vacuum pressures, and holding times.
• Author and review clear, detailed Manufacturing Compounding Instructions tailored to specific plant processing equipment.
• Provide hands-on support during pilot and initial commercial production runs.
• Troubleshoot pilot/production issues, including phase separation, viscosity out-of-spec, aeration, emulsion instability, or filling issues.
• Support root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for out-of specification (OOS) batches.
• Partner with R&D chemists to identify potential scale-up risks early in the development lifecycle.
• Following all applicable work instructions, standard operating procedures, and documentation requirements.
• Be responsible for providing complete, reliable, and prompt information to managers and other team members.
• Drive improvements and upgrades to methods and procedures.
• Assist in co-worker, supervisor and management projects as they arise.
• Overtime in evenings or weekends may occasionally be required.
• Any additional tasks as requested by site and company leadership.

MEETING PARTICIPATION Daily and weekly team meetings Site Daily Direction Setting meetings as needed

AUTHORITY This position reports to the VP Quality

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY Leads the Scale-Up team for SV Labs including two managers located at other SV Lab sites.

CLASSIFICATION This is a full-time non-exempt role.

EDUCATION B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, or a related scientific discipline (M.S. degree a plus)

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of direct experience in process development, scale-up, or tech transfer within personal care, cosmetics, OTC, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Hands on experience with pilot plant and laboratory equipment and procedures.
• Experience working in a GMP environment preferred.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make quick, data-driven decisions.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to follow established procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and customer technical communications.
• Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently.
• Can balance daily challenges with longer-term strategic projects.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, effectively under pressure, and deadline-oriented environment.
• Flexible availability required beyond daytime schedule, to support projects and customer needs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for the duration of the production shift.

Attachments

Senior Manager, Scale-Up and Technology Transfer - Rev 1.pdf