Process Development Scientist - Visual Inspection Defect Development

Join a leading biotechnology company in Juncos, Puerto Rico, creating the defect standards used to qualify and train visual inspection of parenteral products.

What you'll do

• Prepare syringes and vials with cosmetic, particle and solution defects for development studies, equipment characterization, training and commercial equipment setup.
• Develop, introduce and improve defect-creation methods for laboratory use.
• Evaluate defects and container conditions in primary containers.
• Design, run and interpret experiments, and write scientific reports.
• Coordinate small projects with other departments in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Doctorate, or Master's + 2 years, or Bachelor's + 4 years of scientific experience.
• Hands-on use of calipers, microscopes and analytical balances.
• Excellent manual dexterity and fine motor skills to cut, shape and craft miniature items and particles.
• Aseptic technique, 5S, Lean and manual visual inspection.
• Strong cGMP knowledge; fully bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Comfortable using AI tools for research and workflow organization (a plus).

Benefits

• Contract: 6 months, with possible extension
• Shift: Administrative, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM