• Scientist II

    Actalent (Greenville, NC)


    Job Title: Scientist II Job Description

     

    The Scientist II will provide technical support for the daily operations of the Steriles plant, particularly in the areas of Formulation, Filling, Freeze Drying, and sample shipments. The role involves investigating, validating, and potentially contributing to new scientific methodologies to control raw materials, production intermediates, and final products. The Scientist II will work on projects of moderate scope across pre-clinical, clinical, and post-marketing stages of drug development, executing strategies and technical solutions to meet client needs and expectations. The position also includes assisting in the creation of processes and equipment design for clinical and scale-up batches, including technology transfer of projects.

    Responsibilities

    + Ship samples efficiently and accurately.

    + Implement corrective actions and preventive actions (CAPAs) to address root causes of deviations.

    + Monitor processes to proactively mitigate risks of deviations and process upset situations.

    + Troubleshoot issues when deviations or process upset situations occur.

    + Implement continuous improvement projects to enhance process efficiency and efficacy.

    + Write and manage department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Batch Production Records (BPRs), and Training documents to ensure operational excellence and regulatory compliance.

    + Contribute to the development of methods and processes that meet or exceed client expectations, providing innovation as necessary.

    + Research current methodologies and present findings to internal colleagues and supervisors.

    + Support projects at the task level and assist with the implementation of new methodologies and processes.

    + Review analytical test results and collaborate with internal teams to analyze data.

    + Liaise with internal scientific, analytical, and laboratory functional areas to meet project and team objectives.

    + Perform all duties in strict compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices, and Safety guidelines.

    + Maintain the necessary compliance status required by company and facility standards.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Corrective Actions and Preventive Actions (CAPA).

    + Previous experience in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred.

    + Bachelor's degree in a Life Sciences field.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience in manufacturing processes and methodologies.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The position requires working on-site in Greenville from 8 am to 5 pm.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Greenville, North Carolina.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $37.00 - $37.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Greenville,NC.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.