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Job Title:** **Technical Services Scientist

**Location:** Greenville, SC

**Schedule:** Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (some overtime expected)

**Work Environment:** Approx. 20% of time on the manufacturing floor

**Employment Type:** Direct Hire

**Salary:** $100,000 – $110,000 per year

Relocation assistance offered

Job Summary:

This role provides technical expertise in pharmaceutical process development, scale-up, and product transfer activities to support commercial manufacturing operations. The Technical Services Scientist works cross-functionally to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient production processes, with a focus on continuous improvement and technical problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Support the compliant manufacturing of commercial pharmaceutical products under cGMP guidelines.

+ Develop, define, and optimize pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, including scale-up, tech transfer, and process improvement initiatives.

+ Troubleshoot operational issues and recommend corrective actions to improve manufacturing performance.

+ Create, revise, and issue Master Batch Records (MBRs), SOPs, and documentation related to process, equipment, and cleaning activities.

+ Investigate deviations and non-conformances in manufacturing and packaging; propose and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).

+ Participate in or lead process enhancements, equipment validations, and implementation of new or improved systems.

+ Support demonstration, pilot, and scale-up batch manufacturing activities.

+ Identify and propose improvements in process efficiency, equipment utilization, and operational workflows.

+ Conduct training sessions for operations personnel, including the creation and delivery of technical training materials.

+ Review executed batch documentation and ensure compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality Assurance, Validation, Quality Control, and Supply Chain to support overall manufacturing success.

+ Perform other duties as assigned in support of technical operations and continuous improvement.

Education & Experience Requirements:

+ Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Engineering) or equivalent experience required.

+ Minimum of 7 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or a related technical field.

+ Experience with oral liquid pharmaceutical products is preferred but not required.

Skills & Abilities:

+ Strong understanding of cGMP, pharmaceutical regulations, and manufacturing documentation practices.

+ Ability to interpret technical literature, scientific journals, and regulatory documentation.

+ Proficient in troubleshooting complex technical and process-related problems.

+ Advanced math skills including statistical analysis, variance analysis, and data interpretation.

+ Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders.

+ Ability to manage multiple tasks and operate effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

+ Capable of working with technical instructions in various formats, including diagrams and mathematical models.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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