Assistant Process Manager, Spray Drying

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Florence, SC

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About The Position

The Assistant Process Manager contributes to process development and optimization, technology transfer, process validation, and manufacturing support across facilities. Working with process R&D and manufacturing teams, this role collaborates across functions to execute manufacturing processes and drive continuous improvement, resolve technical challenges, conduct investigations, and implement solutions that support quality and efficiency standards.

In spray drying operations, the position works in production suites and manages spray drying projects from planning through execution and delivery. Responsibilities include interacting with clients, providing project updates, authoring manufacturing instructions and recipes, preparing reports, and addressing deviations during spray drying.

Requirements

• An advanced degree, or a 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 include 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.
• 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.
• Work in production suites and manage spray drying projects from planning through execution to delivery.
• Interact with clients and provide updates.
• Author manufacturing instructions and recipes, and prepare 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