Technical Services Scientist

Kelly Services; South Carolina; On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Annual bonus potential

Paid holidays

Transit spending account

Job summary

Kelly Science & Clinical in Greenville, SC is seeking a Technical Services Scientist to support pharmaceutical manufacturing, process development, scale-up, and product transfers in a cGMP environment. You will collaborate with Manufacturing, QA, QC, Validation, and Supply Chain to ensure compliant production of commercial products.

The role requires 7+ years in pharma manufacturing, strong data analysis, and excellent technical writing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years in pharmaceutical manufacturing or equivalent.
• Experience with process scale-up, technology transfer, and validation.
• Experience with oral solid dose or oral liquid products.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP and manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial pharma manufacturing per cGMP.
• Assist with process development, scale-up, and tech transfer.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and procedure issues.
• Prepare and maintain master batch records and docs.
• Lead deviation investigations and CAPA.
• Support validation, equipment qualification, and studies.
• Assist pilot and demonstration batches.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency and process improvements.
• Provide technical training for manufacturing staff.
• Review batch records and documentation.
• Collaborate with QA, QC, Validation, and Supply Chain.

Skills

Process development

Scale-up expertise

Technology transfer

Troubleshooting

cGMP knowledge

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related technical field

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title:Technical Services Scientist

Location:Greenville, SC
Schedule:Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (some overtime expected)
Work Environment:Approx. 50% of time on the manufacturing floor
Employment Type:Direct Hire
Salary:$100,000 – $110,000 per year + 10% Bonus Potential

Position Summary

Seeking an experienced Technical Services Scientist to support pharmaceutical manufacturing operations through process development, scale-up, product transfer, process troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives within a cGMP-regulated environment. This role will work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Validation, QA, QC, and Supply Chain teams to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient production of commercial pharmaceutical products.

Key Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operations for commercial pharmaceutical products in compliance with cGMP standards
• Assist with process development, scale-up, technology transfer, and process optimization activities
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and procedural issues during production
• Generate, revise, and maintain master batch records and technical documentation
• Lead and support deviation investigations, root cause analysis, CAPA implementation, and process improvements
• Participate in process validation, equipment qualification, engineering studies, and equipment implementation activities
• Support pilot batches, demonstration batches, and manufacturing studies
• Identify opportunities for operational efficiency and process enhancements
• Prepare and deliver technical training for manufacturing personnel
• Review executed batch records and manufacturing documentation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, QC, Validation, and Supply Chain

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related technical field preferred
• Approximately 7+ years of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience or equivalent combination of education and industry experience
• Experience supporting process scale-up, technology transfer, validation, and manufacturing troubleshooting
• Oral solid dose or oral liquid pharmaceutical experience preferred
• Strong understanding of cGMP regulations and pharmaceutical manufacturing operations
• Excellent technical writing, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to analyze technical data, investigate issues, and implement effective solutions

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. 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. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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