Assistant Process Manager, Spray Drying

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Florence, SC

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About The Position

As part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, the Assistant Process Manager contributes to global health through process development and optimization. The role provides technical leadership in technology transfer, process validation, and manufacturing support across facilities, working closely with process R&D and manufacturing and collaborating with cross-functional teams to execute manufacturing processes and drive continuous improvement. The position supports spray drying operations and requires work in production suites. It manages spray drying projects from planning through execution and delivery, interacts with clients, provides updates, authors manufacturing instructions, recipes, and reports, and addresses deviations during spray drying.

Requirements

• Advanced degree, or bachelor's degree with 0 to 3 years of experience in chemical manufacturing.
• Strong technical expertise in fluid flow, process development, scale-up, and technology transfer.
• Proven ability to lead complex investigations and implement effective solutions.
• Experience with process validation and qualification activities.
• Expert knowledge of cGMP regulations and quality systems.
• Advanced project management and documentation skills.
• Strong analytical and statistical analysis capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a matrix environment.
• Proficiency with statistical analysis software and Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to support manufacturing operations as needed, including some weekend/off-hours coverage.
• Travel up to 20% may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred fields of study: Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related scientific or engineering field.
• Preferred experience in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing.
• Foreign language skills may be required for some locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in technology transfer, process validation, and manufacturing support across facilities.
• Collaborate with process R&D, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of manufacturing processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Resolve complex technical challenges, conduct investigations, and implement solutions.
• Manage spray drying projects from planning through execution to delivery.
• Interact with clients and provide project updates.
• Author manufacturing instructions, recipes, and reports.
• Address deviations that occur during spray drying.
• Support manufacturing operations as needed, including some weekend or off-hours coverage.
• Mentor colleagues and provide technical training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level