Associate Manufacturing Scientist/Engineer

Location: Pearl River, NY • Contract • Onsite – 40 hours per week • $26.33 - $31.35 per hour

Overview

Leading pharmaceutical company seeking an entry-mid level Associate Manufacturing Scientist/Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Execute upstream manufacturing processes including fermentation, solvent-based recovery, and multi-stage chemical synthesis.
• Operate within a multi-step drug substance production process.
• Prepare buffers and support in-house reagent production.
• Own and execute assigned processes end-to-end (no shift hand-off).
• Perform process monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Support continuous improvement (CI) initiatives, process qualifications, validation, tech transfers, and new product introductions.
• Author technical documentation, including reports, SOPs, and batch records.
• Collaborate with engineering and cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong understanding of scientific principles and laboratory/manufacturing practices.
• Ability to learn complex processes and equipment.
• Exposure to pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing (preferred).
• Knowledge of GMP environments (preferred).
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills (preferred).
• Entry-level or recent graduate with 2-4 years of experience (preferred).
• Motivated to commit long-term and adapt to a highly technical manufacturing environment (preferred).

Alternative qualifications: Associate’s degree with 4+ years of experience, or high school diploma (or equivalent) with 6+ years of relevant experience.

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, and vision.
• Spending accounts.
• Life insurance and voluntary plans.
• Participation in a 401(k) plan.