Technical Services Scientist

Kelly Services; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Technical Services Scientist for on-site work in Greenville, SC. You will provide technical expertise for pharmaceutical manufacturing, focusing on process development, scale-up, tech transfer, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement to deliver high-quality products in a cGMP environment.

Collaborating with Manufacturing, Validation, QA/QC, Engineering, and Supply Chain, you will generate critical documentation, lead validation activities, and drive process

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field.
• Approximately 7+ years of pharmaceutical manufacturing or related technical experience.
• Experience in a cGMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment.
• Experience with process development, scale-up, tech transfer, troubleshooting or process improvement.
• Oral liquid manufacturing experience is highly preferred.
• Strong technical writing, analytical, communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for safe, compliant manufacture of commercial products.
• Support development, optimization, scale-up, and transfer of manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot process issues and develop technical solutions.
• Generate and maintain batch records and technical docs.
• Lead or support validation activities and process changes.
• Deliver technical training to manufacturing personnel.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
• Ensure activities comply with cGMP and SOPs.

Skills

Process development

Scale-up

Technology transfer

Troubleshooting

cGMP

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related

Job description

Technical Services Scientist

Location: Greenville, SC

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Employment Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time

Salary: $90,000-$105,000/year

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Technical Services Scientist to provide technical expertise and support for pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. This role will focus on process development, scale-up, technology transfer, troubleshooting, process improvement, and technical support for the manufacturing of commercial pharmaceutical products within a cGMP-regulated environment.

The Technical Services Scientist will work closely with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Validation, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure manufacturing processes are safe, compliant, efficient, and capable of consistently producing high-quality products.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for the safe, compliant, and efficient manufacture of commercial pharmaceutical products.
• Support the development, optimization, scale-up, and transfer of manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing process and procedural issues and develop effective technical solutions.
• Support new product development, process improvements, and technology transfer activities.
• Generate, revise, and maintain manufacturing batch records and other technical documentation.
• Investigate manufacturing and packaging deviations and variances, identify root causes, and recommend appropriate corrective and preventative actions.
• Lead or support process and equipment validation activities, equipment implementation, and manufacturing process changes.
• Support scale-up, pilot, engineering, and demonstration batch activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, equipment performance, efficiency, and operational reliability.
• Review executed batch documentation and provide technical input as needed.
• Develop and deliver technical training to manufacturing and operations personnel.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and support successful manufacturing operations.
• Ensure all activities are performed in accordance with cGMP requirements, SOPs, work instructions, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Perform additional technical and project-related responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related technical/scientific discipline.
• Approximately 7+ years of pharmaceutical manufacturing or related technical experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working in a cGMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Experience with process development, scale-up, technology transfer, troubleshooting, and/or process improvement.
• Oral liquid pharmaceutical manufacturing experience is highly preferred.
• Strong technical writing, analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to analyze complex technical information, identify problems, evaluate data, and develop practical solutions.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of cross-functional teams.

Work Environment

This is an on-site position in Greenville, South Carolina , with a Monday–Friday schedule of 8:00 AM–5:00 PM . The position will involve time in both office/laboratory settings and pharmaceutical manufacturing areas, including the manufacturing floor.

The role may occasionally require flexibility beyond standard working hours based on manufacturing, validation, scale-up, or project needs.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Why Kelly Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en) .

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.