Sr. Tech Serv Scientist
About The Position
Fareva is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Services Scientist for its Richmond, Virginia manufacturing site. Fareva is a contract manufacturer of pharmaceutical and personal care products, with a climate-controlled facility covering more than 745,000 square feet. The role is responsible for complex projects involving development or application of processes, equipment, control schemes, and standards; process optimization; qualification of alternate raw materials and components; and transfer of production from development or between commercial sites. Work may span scope definition, feasibility studies, lab- or pilot-scale modeling, simulation, cost-benefit analysis, design, specification development, project planning, implementation, and post-implementation monitoring. The scientist independently plans and executes process and packaging validations and raw material qualifications, contributes to cross-functional projects, and may lead teams with supervisor coaching. The role leads Technology Transfer sub-teams when technologies, processes, or products move to a Fareva manufacturing site. It also supports troubleshooting moderately complex process issues and conducts complex statistical evaluations to characterize processes and communicate conclusions in technical reports and presentations. Projects must meet business, quality, and compliance objectives and comply with government regulations and company standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent (minimum BS) in an Engineering or Science field.
- At least 6 years of experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience planning and executing manufacturing and packaging validations.
- Proficiency in Statistical Process Control, Process Capability, Hypothesis Testing, Design of Experiment, and lean thinking.
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute process and packaging validations and raw material qualifications with minimal supervision.
- Contribute significantly to cross-functional projects and lead some teams with supervisor involvement and coaching.
- Lead Technology Transfer sub-teams when technologies, processes, or products are transferred to a Fareva manufacturing site.
- Help troubleshoot and resolve moderately complex process issues by diagnosing technical problems and identifying short- and long-term solutions.
- Perform complex statistical evaluations to characterize processes for quality and business-case initiatives.
- Present meaningful conclusions in technical reports and presentations.
- Support projects across stages including scoping, feasibility studies, lab- or pilot-scale modeling, simulation, cost-benefit analyses, design, specification development, planning, implementation, and follow-up monitoring.
- Ensure projects meet business, quality, and compliance objectives and comply with government regulations and internal company standards.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance.
- Company-paid short-term disability insurance.
- Company-paid life and accidental death insurance.
- 401(k) plan with a 4.5% company match and immediate vesting.
- Employee referral program.
- 15 days of annual vacation.
- 12 paid holidays annually.
- Onsite cafeteria.
- Job advancement opportunities.
- Manufacturing employees receive company-paid work shoes, uniforms, and prescription safety eyeglasses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
