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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for process development scientist in the United States is $38.66, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.37 and $46.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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 the United States 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 $80,420 per year, or $38.7 per hour.

Process Development Scientist- 35588

Cis-International-LLC

Juncos, PR • On-site

$60 - $100/hr

Other

Posted 19 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Design, execute, and evaluate scientific experiments to support project goals.

  • Provide data analysis, interpretation, and assess the impact on the project.

  • Ensure studies are conducted in compliance with protocols and applicable guidelines.

Job description

SUMMARY:
To conceive, design, implement and execute specific scientific experiments, which contribute to the successful completion of goals and/or projects under general guidance of supervisor.
FUNCTIONS:

  • Conceives and designs, executes or evaluates, and interprets experimental strategies.
  • Provides input to new processes to generate robust and reliable data.
  • Ensures that studies are conducted in compliance with the respective protocol and applicable guidelines and regulations.
  • Designs, monitors or conducts experimental strategies with general guidance from supervisor.
  • Provides data analysis and interpretation, and assesses impact of the data on the project.
  • Keeps current in field of scientific expertise and areas relevant to their function.
  • Monitors field of expertise, including literature and technology development, and communicates relevant observations.
  • May introduce advanced scientific methods.
  • Develops and implements new and novel protocols to address specific issues.
  • May represent the department on project teams under supervision of a senior scientific staff member.
  • May initiate productive collaborations within and outside of the department or company.
  • Advises or assists others in experimental design and/or interpretation/diagnosis of data and implementing innovative remedies.
  • Independently authors scientific reports, summary documents, complex regulatory documents, invention disclosure submissions and/or patents.
  • Participates in external scientific community.
  • May assume lead role in department-wide support efforts such as safety, recruiting and committees.
  • May develop supervisory and mentoring skills.
  • Develops and follows timelines for completing project team work.
EDUCATION:
  • Doctorate orMaster’s + 2 years of Scientific experience.
  • Bachelors + 4 years of Scientific experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Relevant experience in a commercial biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment, preferably supporting formulation and aseptic filling operations.
  • Understanding of protein science, formulation and filling processes.
  • Experience with process monitoring, data trending, and statistical analysis tools (e.g., JMP)
  • Experience supporting deviations, investigations, root cause analysis, and product impact assessments.
  • Ability to provide manufacturing floor support in a fast-paced, 24/7 operation.
  • Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English (written and verbal).
  • Strong technical writing skills with experience preparing documentation for regulatory audits.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, problem-solving, project management skills and cross-functional collaboration skills.
SKILLS:
  • Advanced scientific analysis and troubleshooting skills.
  • Advanced laboratory work skills.
  • Ability to motivate and/or supervise the activities of others.
  • Must be well organized, have multi-task project experience, and be able to communicate and work well with other departments.
  • Must have demonstrated skills and competencies in the following areas: Verbal communication, Written communication including technical writing skills, negotiation and conflict resolution.
  • Analytical problem solving.
  • Project management.
  • Ability to be flexible and manage change.
  • Computer literacy (Windows environment: Word, Excel, Power Point).
  • Skills requiring the application of scientific theory.
  • Creative skills in the design and performance of scientific experiments and interpretation of results.
  • Strong knowledge of cGMP
  • Fully bilingual (English/Spanish).

WORK METHODOLOGY:

  • Full on site job in Juncos, PR
  • Full time job
  • Expected project duration: 4months for the first contractwith a high possibility of extension based on performance and budget.
  • Work schedule: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (admin shift). However, staff will support a 24/7 formulation and filling operations, and irregular shifts, including extended hours (12 hrs.), nights, weekends, or holidays may be required based on business needs.
  • Expected hiring date: August 2026
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