Technical Services / Manufacturing Science Scientist

Veg Group; Humacao (PR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Veg Group is seeking a Technical Services / Manufacturing Science Scientist in Humacao, Puerto Rico. The role involves providing technical oversight for manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with diverse teams. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and have 5+ years of experience in spray dry manufacturing. Effective communication in both English and Spanish is essential. Join us in maintaining high ethical standards while supporting manufacturing excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years demonstrated hands-on working experience with manufacturing and packaging processes.
• Working knowledge of regulatory expectations (cGMPs).
• Fluent in English and Spanish for effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight for spray dry manufacturing processes.
• Participate in resolution of technical issues in manufacturing.
• Ensure compliance with US and global regulations.

Skills

Hands-on experience with spray dry, solid dosage manufacturing

Proficient in data management practices

Strong communication skills

Project management expertise

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, or Engineering

Job description

Technical Services / Manufacturing Science Scientist

We are seeking a talented, dedicated individual committed to work under the highest ethics standards for the following position.

Scope and Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight for spray dry, solid dosage manufacturing and packaging processes, leveraging a strong technical foundation and previous experience supporting these processes.
• Participate in resolution of technical issues, including those related to control strategy and manufacturing.
• Possess excellent technical writing capabilities, including authoring of deviations and change controls.
• Employ excellent communication skills to manage internal and external relationships with external partners, site management, and cross‑functional teams.
• Build and maintain relationships with development and central technical organizations.
• Ensure that manufacturing processes are compliant, capable, in control, and maintained in a validated or qualified state.
• Understand, justify, and document the state of process validation with data that evaluates the capability of the manufacturing process to meet its stated purpose.
• Maintain processes in a state of compliance with US and global regulations, including cGMPs and applicable global regulatory manufacturing guidance.
• Support ongoing manufacturing at External Partners through process monitoring, issue response, and process improvements where necessary.
• Support technical transfer and validation activities to external partners manufacturing and packaging sites.
• Work cross‑functionally within the site and other functions to deliver on technical objectives.
• Some flexibility may be required to support 24/7 operations and issue resolutions with external partners across different time zones.
• Operate demonstrating a collaborative approach and positive attitude toward change.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (minimum) in scientific disciplines of Chemistry, Pharmacy, or Engineering.
• 5+ years of demonstrated hands‑on working experience and proficiency with spray dry, solid dosage manufacturing and packaging.
• Working knowledge of regulatory expectations (cGMPs and applicable global regulatory guidance).
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and their application in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in data management practices across manufacturing and packaging operations.
• Proven ability to effectively communicate and influence across diverse technical and business teams.
• Demonstrated project management expertise with a track record of coordinating and executing multifaceted projects.
• Demonstrates adaptability, a collaborative mindset, and a positive attitude toward change.
• Available to support 24/7 operations and issue resolutions across multiple time zones as needed.
• Fluent in English and Spanish, with the ability to communicate effectively across diverse teams and stakeholders.

Validation & Engineering Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.