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The Corporate Process Engineer is responsible for leading advanced process development across the full lifecycle of molding and manufacturing programs, applying expert scientific molding and cavity ...

The Corporate Process Engineer is responsible for leading advanced process development across the full lifecycle of molding and manufacturing programs, applying expert scientific molding and cavity ...

Senior R and D Scientist

Katy, TX · On-site

$90K - $115K/yr

SINOPEC Employee Position Overview The Senior R&D Scientist is responsible for advancing catalyst and catalytic process research at the SINOPEC-UOP Joint Research Center. This position independently ...

Scientist, R&D

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$70 - $80/hr

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Scientist, R&D Full Time San Antonio, TX, ...

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Scientist, R&D

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$70 - $80/hr

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Scientist, R&D Full Time San Antonio, TX, ...

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Scientist, R&D

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$70 - $80/hr

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Scientist, R&D Full Time San Antonio, TX, ...

Senior R and D Scientist

Katy, TX · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

SINOPEC Employee Position Overview Senior R&D Scientist The Senior R&D Scientist is responsible for advancing catalyst and catalytic process research at the SINOPEC-UOP Joint Research Center. This ...

Scientist, R&D Reports To: R&D Manager Department / Group: New Product Development - Retail ... Work with outside applications to deliver and develop DOE of new processes and ingredient ...

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How much do process development scientist jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for process development scientist in Texas is $36.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.44 and $42.98 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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 are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a process development scientist?

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.

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 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 analysis and laboratory equipment. Their work supports efficient, reliable production and continuous process improvement.

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Infographic showing various Process Development Scientist job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,923 per year, or $36 per hour.

Process Engineer

medplast

San Antonio, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago


Job description

About the company:

Viant is a global medical device partner providing design, development, manufacturing, and assembly services through capabilities in materials, plastics, metals, extrusion, and automation. With nearly 6,000 employees across 24 locations worldwide, it delivers high-quality, life-enhancing products with the scale and expertise to bring devices to market efficiently. Learn more at Viant Medical’s website or on LinkedIn.

About the role:

The Corporate Process Engineer is responsible for leading advanced process development across the full lifecycle of molding and manufacturing programs, applying expert scientific molding and cavity pressure control principles to deliver robust, optimized processes. This role provides hands-on technical leadership for tooling design, process validation (IQ, OQ, PQ), and DOE execution, while supporting NPI, sustaining engineering, and business development initiatives. The Principal Process Engineer serves as a key technical interface between Viant, customers, tool shops, and internal teams to ensure regulatory compliance and best-in-class production outcomes.

  • Work Model: Remote
  • Travel Requirement: 75% travel across Viant locations in the US but mainly to Costa Rica, Tijuana, BC, and Vega Baja, PR sites. 

What you'll do: 

  • Lead the process development cycle
  • Evaluate processes for robustness, accuracy, and optimization
  • Initiate improvement projects
  • Quality/Metrology support: Assist site QE on KPI/KPO impacting part quality and process control
  • Partner with GTS/Site Tooling Engineer on design requirements
  • Partner with Tool Engineer on design and development requirements
  • Support business development by selling tooling solutions and resolving processing issues
  • Support corrective actions, re-validations, and tool/process optimization
  • Oversee process development through I.Q. and O.Q. runs; report required
  • Complete other related projects and tasks assigned
  • Demonstrate expert knowledge and performance
  • Apply scientific molding (Decoupled 2 and Decoupled 3)
  • Expert in cavity pressure monitoring and control (RJG)
  • Join technical reviews with customers and mold shops
  • Support DFM and tool design reviews with Tool Engineers
  • Support molding cell development and execution
  • Support EOAT design and fabrication
  • Manage mold shop deliverables and expectations (SIM reports)
  • Confirm receiving-site requirements (press/shot size/tonnage/special sequence) and machine capability studies
  • Develop processes, review Moldflow data for start-up and debug
  • Travel to customer sites, tool shops, and Viant facilities as needed; trip report required
  • Prepare, track, and communicate Process DOEs, report results and recommendations
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects (minimum 20 active)

Requirements: 

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related plastics discipline or 4-year engineering degree or equivalent completion of a 4,000 hour or 2-year process engineering apprenticeship.
  • Certification from a school in advanced molding or RJG Master Molder 2 (or equivalent).
  • Certification in Basic Mold Flow (or equivalent) is a plus.
  • Certification in Master Molding 3 is a plus.
  • Fully Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Years of Experience:

  • 10+ years of experience in processing and in a molding environment, process development, qualification, validation of molds, etc.

Job Knowledge :

  • Extensive knowledge and able to train in: processing and process development techniques in scientific molding principles (MM2 skill level)
  • Plastics—Injection Molding; LSR (preferred)
  • Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and general computer skills; SolidWorks (drawing); 3D printing/3D software (preferred)
  • Some knowledge in FDA, QSR, and ISO 13485 medical device regulations and standards.
  • Understanding of statistics, Cp & Cpk studies for process.  I.Q., O.Q. and P.Q. requirements
  • Strong understanding of DOE methods and implementation
  • Expert knowledge of cavity pressure technologies and advanced control principles
  • Familiarity with the various engineering grade thermoplastic resins and Mold Flow analysis."

Additional Requirements:

  • Authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Ability to travel up to 75% to Viant sites (U.S., Costa Rica, Tijuana, and Vega Baja, PR)