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Lonza

MSAT Senior Process Scientist/Engineer

Portsmouth, NH

$93K - $127K/yr

MSAT Senior Process Scientist/Engineer Location : On-site, Portsmouth, NH. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families. The MSAT Senior Process Scientist/Engineer is ...

Lonza

MSAT Senior Process Scientist/Engineer

Portsmouth, NH · On-site

$93K - $127K/yr

MSAT Senior Process Scientist/Engineer Location : On-site, Portsmouth, NH. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families. The MSAT Senior Process Scientist/Engineer is ...

CEDENT

Process Scientist

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

Process Scientist Report: CTO Location: Philadelphia, PA Position Type : Full Time, Exempt Travel ... Support Senior/Principal Scientist with experimental design, execution and data analysis ...

JC Automation Corp

PR · On-site

This senior-level role combines deep scientific expertise with hands-on operational support, driving process optimization, compliance, and technology transfer in a cGMP pharmaceutical environment.

HotRun Inc.

Process Technician

Milwaukee, WI

$30 - $42/hr

Senior Process Technician (Injection Molding) Sector: Tier 1 Automotive & High-Precision ... Scientific Process Development: Establish and maintain robust "decoupled" molding processes ...

HotRun Inc.

Process Technician

Milwaukee, WI

$30 - $42/hr

Senior Process Technician (Injection Molding) Sector: Tier 1 Automotive & High-Precision ... Scientific Process Development: Establish and maintain robust "decoupled" molding processes ...

HotRun Inc.

Process Technician

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

Senior Process Technician (Injection Molding) Sector: Tier 1 Automotive & High-Precision ... Scientific Process Development: Establish and maintain robust "decoupled" molding processes ...

King Industries Inc.

Senior Process Engineer

Norwalk, CT · On-site

$104K - $135K/yr

KING INDUSTRIES Senior Process/Project Engineer Location - Norwalk, CT King Industries is seeking a ... Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university. * 15+ years of ...

ORAU

Senior Process Engineer

Greenville, SC · On-site

$97K - $126K/yr

The Senior Process Engineer will play a key role in ensuring process efficiency, operational ... sciences, or industrial processing. * Conduct construction document reviews as required * Plan ...

MedPharm

Sr. Process Engineer/Sr. Scientist

Durham, NC · On-site

$94K - $121K/yr

Job Summary The Sr. Process Engineer/Senior Scientist will lead late-stage development activities for topical and liquid oral pharmaceutical products, including process scale-up, technology transfer ...

Genesis AEC

Senior Process Engineer

Blue Bell, PA

$99K - $128K/yr

SENIOR PROCESS ENGINEER Do you have an innate curiosity when it comes to learning, implementing ... sciences industry. Ranked #5 in Pharmaceutical Design by ENR magazine, we're designing and ...

ORAU

Senior Process Engineer

Greenville, SC · On-site

$97K - $126K/yr

The Senior Process Engineer will play a key role in ensuring process efficiency, operational ... sciences, or industrial processing. Responsibilities * Conduct construction document reviews as ...

Genesis AEC

Senior Process Engineer

Blue Bell, PA · On-site

$99K - $128K/yr

SENIOR PROCESS ENGINEER Do you have an innate curiosity when it comes to learning, implementing ... sciences industry. Ranked #5 in Pharmaceutical Design by ENR magazine, we're designing and ...

ORAU

Senior Process Engineer

Houston, TX

$99K - $128K/yr

The Senior Process Engineer will play a key role in ensuring process efficiency, operational ... sciences, or industrial processing. Responsibilities * Conduct construction document reviews as ...

Wood Plc

Senior Process Engineer

Philadelphia, PA · On-site +1

$104K - $135K/yr

Overview / Responsibilities Senior Process Engineer (Life Sciences) Wood is currently seeking a Senior Process Engineer to join our Life Sciences (Biotechnology / Pharmaceuticals) team within our ...

INENT INC

Senior Process Analyst

Walnut Creek, CA

Senior Process Analyst Location: Walnut Creek, CA Duration: 1+ Year JOB SUMMARY The Senior Process ... Minimum 5 years of related IT experience BS/BA degree in computer science, information technology ...

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As of Jul 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior process scientist in the United States is $110,545.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,500.00 and $125,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Senior Process Scientists often encounter challenges such as maintaining product quality and consistency, ensuring process robustness, and adapting protocols to comply with large-scale manufacturing equipment and regulatory standards. Collaboration with cross-functional teams—including engineering, quality assurance, and production—is essential to troubleshoot issues and optimize processes. Effective communication and problem-solving skills are crucial, as unexpected variables can arise during scale-up that require innovative solutions while adhering to timelines and safety guidelines.

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Senior Process Scientists are experienced professionals who oversee and optimize manufacturing or laboratory processes, particularly in industries like pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or chemical engineering. They are responsible for designing, analyzing, and improving processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and compliance with regulatory standards. Senior Process Scientists often lead teams, develop protocols, troubleshoot issues, and work closely with cross-functional departments to implement new technologies or scale up production. Their expertise helps ensure products are consistently produced at the highest quality and safety levels.
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MSAT Senior Process Scientist/Engineer

MSAT Senior Process Scientist/Engineer

Lonza

Portsmouth, NH

$93K - $127K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 17 days ago

Lonza rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 42 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

20th of 74 rated pharmaceutical

Job description

MSAT Senior Process Scientist/Engineer

Location: On-site, Portsmouth, NH. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families.

The MSAT Senior Process Scientist/Engineer is responsible for being the primary technical support person for manufacturing processes. This person has developed a core competency in transferring and supporting processes from first run in plant, PPQ campaigns, and commercial campaigns.

What you will get:

  • A collaborative and inclusive work environment.

  • Opportunities for career growth and development.

  • Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools.

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.

  • 401(k) matching plan.

  • Supportive leadership and mentoring.

  • Commitment to ethical and sustainable practices.

Access to our full list of global benefits: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

What you will do:

  • Serve as a technical lead for technology transfer, validation, and lifecycle management initiatives.

  • Collaborate with customer technical and quality representatives as the technical SME to represent MSAT on project teams.

  • Develop process understanding and expertise to successfully implement manufacturing solutions.

  • Author, review, and own process-related documentation to ensure flawless execution.

  • Coordinate change controls and lead all aspects of the implementation of changes as the assigned change agent.

  • Monitor and report on process performance through detailed data analysis and live presentations.

  • This is an individual contributor position and will not have direct reports.

What we are looking for:

  • Minimum of Bachelor of Science degree required, preferably in Biotechnology, Biological Sciences, or Chemical Engineering.

  • 6+ years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry (4+ years of experience with Master's, 3+ with PhD) with a strong background in manufacturing science and technology functions, including biotech processes, process development, scale-up, tech transfer, and manufacturing.

  • Proven knowledge of aseptic techniques and cell culture.

  • Experience with bioreactor operation and scale-up.

  • Excellent ability to effectively communicate ideas and points of view, both orally and in written form. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and a dedication to excellence.

  • Prioritizes safety awareness at all times and carefully considers the impact of actions before completing activities.

  • Ability to share 24/7 on-call support while the process is being manufactured.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values-Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion, and Integrity-reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone's ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that's the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you're ready to help turn our customers' breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.

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