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Company Description MEDVACON Life Sciences works with many leading pharmaceutical companies to hire ... Our leading CDMO client is eager to hire an Aseptic Downstream Process Development SME for their ...

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How much do process development scientist jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for process development scientist in Indiana is $36.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.97 and $43.94 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical challenges faced by Process Development Scientists when scaling up from lab experiments to full production?

Process Development Scientists often encounter challenges when transitioning processes from the laboratory to large-scale production. These can include maintaining product quality and consistency, optimizing yields, and ensuring that processes are cost-effective at scale. Addressing equipment differences, process variability, and regulatory compliance are also common hurdles. Collaboration with engineers, manufacturing teams, and quality assurance professionals is essential to successfully navigate these challenges and achieve scalable, robust processes.

What is a Process Development Scientist?

A Process Development Scientist is a professional who designs, develops, and optimizes processes for manufacturing products, typically in industries like pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or chemicals. Their work involves scaling up laboratory procedures to full production, improving efficiency, ensuring quality, and meeting regulatory standards. They collaborate with research, engineering, and manufacturing teams to implement new processes or refine existing ones. Process Development Scientists play a critical role in bringing new products from the research phase to commercial production while maintaining safety and compliance.

What does a process development scientist do?

A process development scientist designs, optimizes, and scales up manufacturing processes for products such as pharmaceuticals or chemicals. They analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure processes meet quality and regulatory standards, often using tools like statistical software and laboratory equipment. Their work supports efficient, reliable production and continuous process improvement.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Process Development Scientist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Process Development Scientist, you need a background in chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical engineering, supported by at least a bachelor’s (often master’s or PhD) degree and experience in laboratory research. Familiarity with analytical instrumentation (such as HPLC, GC, and mass spectrometry), process modeling software, and relevant regulatory standards is crucial. Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills help drive innovation and coordinate with cross-functional teams. These skills ensure the efficient development and scale-up of robust, safe, and cost-effective processes in pharmaceutical, biotech, or chemical manufacturing environments.

Aseptic Process Development - CDMO

MEDVACON

Indianapolis, IN

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago


Job description

Company Description

MEDVACON Life Sciences works with many leading pharmaceutical companies to hire consulting, contract and full-time employees to join client organizations.

Our focus is cGMP Quality and Compliance, Validation and Regulatory for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.

Our leading CDMO client is eager to hire an Aseptic Downstream Process Development SME for their Indianapolis site.  This is a full-time role directly with the client - an outstanding opportunity to join an innovative company developing brilliant biotechnology.

A successful background will be strong in Lab, Process and Analytical development including working knowledge of cGMPs related to the production of viral therapeutics and the ability to interface successfully with multi-disciplined teams.


Job Description

Direct the development and establishment of processes in GMP. 

Accountable for developing a scalable platform for viral vector production processes that minimizes the risk during Process Development to GMP scale-up. 

Provide technical expertise and leadership in science & technology and requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders.

If you're interested so far - apply!  A member of our talent team will contact you and share comprehensive job details. 

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree

5+ years exp in a cGMP pharma/biotech setting

Solid foundation in the fundamentals of biochemical engineering, virology and cell biology

Pharmaceutical industry experience in technical support of cGMP manufacturing and/or process development, including experience with Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations

Experience with cell culture technologies, molecular biology, and aseptic processing

Additional Information

Please attach a WORD resume to your submission

All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ON-SITE only

This is a FT role and will include a full benefits package

40-hour week

NO AGENCIES please