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Process Scientist jobs are open across pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, food and beverage, and specialty chemicals, covering specializations in fermentation, formulation, and scale-up process development, from entry-level to senior and principal levels. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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We are hiring a Process Scientist, MSAT. The MSAT Process Scientist applies scientific, formulation, and process-development expertise to develop, characterize, scale, transfer, troubleshoot, and improve manufacturing processes for custom and catalog products. The role designs and executes studies and test batches, leads scientific aspects of technical investigations, and translates experimental findings into robust formulations, process controls, and manufacturing recommendations that support safe, compliant, scalable, and repeatable production.
At FUJIFILM Biosciences, we turn curiosity into breakthroughs that advance the field of life sciences. By offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services in cell culture media, discovery research reagents, recombinant growth factors and proteins, fine chemicals, and critical assay materials, we partner with the brightest minds in biotech and pharma to tackle the world’s biggest health challenges.
Imagine being part of a team that enables life-changing discoveries like new vaccines, therapies, and advancements in regenerative medicine. Our culture fosters curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, and we pride ourselves on delivering unparalleled quality and service to our partners. If you’re ready to make an impact, your future belongs with us at FUJIFILM Biosciences.
Our headquarters in Santa Ana, California, is surrounded by world-class schools, lush parks, and scenic beaches like Laguna and Huntington, making it an ideal place to live, work, and explore. With additional campuses across the US, Europe, China, and Japan, we offer opportunities to make a difference worldwide.
Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers
Responsibilities:
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Technical Investigations and Manufacturing Support
- Lead or support scientific investigations of deviations, process failures, adverse trends, complaints, audit findings, raw-material issues, and unexpected product performance.
- Define technical problems and investigation strategies; apply solution chemistry, formulation knowledge, root-cause analysis, risk assessment, and data analysis to identify and verify potential causes.
- Design confirmatory studies and recommend corrective actions, process controls, specifications, or monitoring plans.
- Provide scientific support during manufacturing events, process start-ups, and implementation of corrective or preventive actions.
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Test Batches and Manufacturing Readiness
- Lead planning and execution of test batches for new or modified custom and catalog powder and liquid products.
- Support prototype production and laboratory studies that generate manufacturing-readiness and scale-up knowledge.
- Establish objectives, acceptance criteria, sampling plans, technical deliverables, and assess formulation, material, equipment, process, and scale-up risks.
- Provide technical oversight during execution, troubleshoot processing issues, and evaluate batch results.
- Document conclusions, risks, recommendations, and manufacturing readiness; support prototype and laboratory studies needed for scale-up.
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Scientific Process Development and Characterization
- Lead or support process development, characterization, optimization, and scale-up for new and existing products.
- Design and execute studies evaluating formulation composition, raw-material attributes, material interactions, process parameters, equipment effects, and operating ranges.
- Apply scientific and statistical methods to evaluate process variability, product quality, performance, yield, scalability, and robustness.
- Translate results into manufacturing recommendations, process controls, operating ranges, specifications, and follow-up studies.
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Formulation Science and Manufacturability
- Assess custom and catalog formulations for technical feasibility, manufacturability, and scale-related risk.
- Evaluate ingredient compatibility, solubility, stability, sequence of addition, hydration, filtration, turbidity, particulates, and raw-material effects on process and product performance.
- Recommend formulation or processing options that protect product quality and biological performance.
- Prepare formulation instructions and technical assessments and collaborate with R&D/Product Development and Manufacturing to resolve manufacturability gaps.
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Technology Transfer and Cross-Functional Support
- Support technology transfer by providing formulation, process, raw-material, and scientific knowledge and participating in readiness, risk, and technical-gap assessments.
- Prepare or review scientific content for transfer packages, manufacturing instructions, protocols, reports, specifications, and investigation records.
- Support transfer execution, troubleshooting, training, validation, change control, and implementation of new or modified formulations and processes.
- Present technical findings and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders and maintain current knowledge of relevant scientific, industry, and regulatory developments.
- Other science-related duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
Required Skills/Education:
- B.S. Biology, Chemistry or related field, M.S. or advanced degree preferred.
- 5+ years of relevant scientific or process-development experience. Experience in formulation science, manufacturing process development, experimental design, scale-up, test-batch execution, technology transfer, or technical investigations is required. Experience with cell-culture media, buffers, liquid and powder manufacturing, and regulated manufacturing environments is preferred.
- Cell-culture media, buffers, solution chemistry, formulation principles, and raw-material functionality.
- Experimental design, scientific-method application, statistical analysis, and interpretation of complex data.
- Process development, characterization, scale-up, test batches, and manufacturing-readiness assessment.
- Root-cause analysis, risk assessment, FMEA, and structured problem-solving.
- cGMP, deviations, CAPA, change control, validation, and controlled technical documentation.
- Ability to translate scientific data into practical manufacturing recommendations, specifications, controls, and implementation plans.
- Technical writing, presentations, cross-functional collaboration, and project management.
- Microsoft 365 and applicable laboratory, statistical, quality, and manufacturing information systems.
- Experience with statistically designed experiments (DoE) a plus.
- Ability to speak, read and write English proficiently.
- Good oral and written communication skills
- For California, the base salary range for this position is $91,105 - $118,752. Compensation for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience, location, etc.).
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life Insurance
- 401k
- Paid Time Off
- #LI-onsite
We are hiring a Process Scientist, MSAT. The MSAT Process Scientist applies scientific, formulation, and process-development expertise to develop, characterize, scale, transfer, troubleshoot, and improve manufacturing processes for custom and catalog products. The role designs and executes studies and test batches, leads scientific aspects of technical investigations, and translates experimental findings into robust formulations, process controls, and manufacturing recommendations that support safe, compliant, scalable, and repeatable production.
At FUJIFILM Biosciences, we turn curiosity into breakthroughs that advance the field of life sciences. By offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services in cell culture media, discovery research reagents, recombinant growth factors and proteins, fine chemicals, and critical assay materials, we partner with the brightest minds in biotech and pharma to tackle the world’s biggest health challenges.
Imagine being part of a team that enables life-changing discoveries like new vaccines, therapies, and advancements in regenerative medicine. Our culture fosters curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, and we pride ourselves on delivering unparalleled quality and service to our partners. If you’re ready to make an impact, your future belongs with us at FUJIFILM Biosciences.
Our headquarters in Santa Ana, California, is surrounded by world-class schools, lush parks, and scenic beaches like Laguna and Huntington, making it an ideal place to live, work, and explore. With additional campuses across the US, Europe, China, and Japan, we offer opportunities to make a difference worldwide.
Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers
Responsibilities:
-
Technical Investigations and Manufacturing Support
- Lead or support scientific investigations of deviations, process failures, adverse trends, complaints, audit findings, raw-material issues, and unexpected product performance.
- Define technical problems and investigation strategies; apply solution chemistry, formulation knowledge, root-cause analysis, risk assessment, and data analysis to identify and verify potential causes.
- Design confirmatory studies and recommend corrective actions, process controls, specifications, or monitoring plans.
- Provide scientific support during manufacturing events, process start-ups, and implementation of corrective or preventive actions.
-
Test Batches and Manufacturing Readiness
- Lead planning and execution of test batches for new or modified custom and catalog powder and liquid products.
- Support prototype production and laboratory studies that generate manufacturing-readiness and scale-up knowledge.
- Establish objectives, acceptance criteria, sampling plans, technical deliverables, and assess formulation, material, equipment, process, and scale-up risks.
- Provide technical oversight during execution, troubleshoot processing issues, and evaluate batch results.
- Document conclusions, risks, recommendations, and manufacturing readiness; support prototype and laboratory studies needed for scale-up.
-
Scientific Process Development and Characterization
- Lead or support process development, characterization, optimization, and scale-up for new and existing products.
- Design and execute studies evaluating formulation composition, raw-material attributes, material interactions, process parameters, equipment effects, and operating ranges.
- Apply scientific and statistical methods to evaluate process variability, product quality, performance, yield, scalability, and robustness.
- Translate results into manufacturing recommendations, process controls, operating ranges, specifications, and follow-up studies.
-
Formulation Science and Manufacturability
- Assess custom and catalog formulations for technical feasibility, manufacturability, and scale-related risk.
- Evaluate ingredient compatibility, solubility, stability, sequence of addition, hydration, filtration, turbidity, particulates, and raw-material effects on process and product performance.
- Recommend formulation or processing options that protect product quality and biological performance.
- Prepare formulation instructions and technical assessments and collaborate with R&D/Product Development and Manufacturing to resolve manufacturability gaps.
-
Technology Transfer and Cross-Functional Support
- Support technology transfer by providing formulation, process, raw-material, and scientific knowledge and participating in readiness, risk, and technical-gap assessments.
- Prepare or review scientific content for transfer packages, manufacturing instructions, protocols, reports, specifications, and investigation records.
- Support transfer execution, troubleshooting, training, validation, change control, and implementation of new or modified formulations and processes.
- Present technical findings and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders and maintain current knowledge of relevant scientific, industry, and regulatory developments.
- Other science-related duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
Required Skills/Education:
- B.S. Biology, Chemistry or related field, M.S. or advanced degree preferred.
- 5+ years of relevant scientific or process-development experience. Experience in formulation science, manufacturing process development, experimental design, scale-up, test-batch execution, technology transfer, or technical investigations is required. Experience with cell-culture media, buffers, liquid and powder manufacturing, and regulated manufacturing environments is preferred.
- Cell-culture media, buffers, solution chemistry, formulation principles, and raw-material functionality.
- Experimental design, scientific-method application, statistical analysis, and interpretation of complex data.
- Process development, characterization, scale-up, test batches, and manufacturing-readiness assessment.
- Root-cause analysis, risk assessment, FMEA, and structured problem-solving.
- cGMP, deviations, CAPA, change control, validation, and controlled technical documentation.
- Ability to translate scientific data into practical manufacturing recommendations, specifications, controls, and implementation plans.
- Technical writing, presentations, cross-functional collaboration, and project management.
- Microsoft 365 and applicable laboratory, statistical, quality, and manufacturing information systems.
- Experience with statistically designed experiments (DoE) a plus.
- Ability to speak, read and write English proficiently.
- Good oral and written communication skills
- For California, the base salary range for this position is $91,105 - $118,752. Compensation for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience, location, etc.).
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life Insurance
- 401k
- Paid Time Off
- #LI-onsite
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals10
- Science & Research4
- Healthcare & Medical Services4
- Consulting & Professional Services4
- Manufacturing1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in process scientist jobs.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in chemical engineering, biochemistry, or a related science
- Hands-on experience with scale-up from bench or pilot to manufacturing scale
- Proficiency in design of experiments and statistical analysis tools such as JMP or Minitab
- Familiarity with GMP regulations and documentation practices in regulated industries
- Experience authoring technical reports, batch records, and process characterization studies
- Knowledge of unit operations such as filtration, chromatography, mixing, or drying relevant to the industry
Tips for Your Process Scientist Job Search
Tailor your resume to scale-up language
Process scientist postings weight scale-up experience heavily, so list each project by the scale you worked at, from bench to pilot to commercial. Reviewers scan for unit operation keywords like filtration, chromatography, or crystallization tied to real batch sizes.
Highlight DOE and statistical process control
Many process scientist roles expect design of experiments and SPC fluency. Name the specific software you used, whether JMP, Minitab, or another tool, and describe one outcome your analysis drove, such as yield improvement or cycle time reduction.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists process scientist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by manufacturing stage
Process scientist roles differ sharply between early-stage development and commercial manufacturing. When searching, check whether a posting mentions tech transfer, GMP, or validation, because those signals tell you whether the work is exploratory or production-focused.
Prepare a technical case study for interviews
Interviewers frequently ask you to walk through a process troubleshooting scenario end to end. Prepare one specific example where you identified a root cause, proposed a change, and measured the result, using data you can discuss without disclosing confidential details.
Negotiate relocation into your offer conversation
Process scientist roles often require on-site work at manufacturing or pilot plant facilities, and not every company volunteers relocation assistance upfront. Ask about it explicitly after receiving an offer, before you evaluate total compensation.
Process Scientist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most process scientists?
AbbVie, Amgen, and Eurofins are hiring the most process scientists right now, with openings concentrated in California, Massachusetts, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest at companies with active manufacturing scale-up or commercial production pipelines.
How many process scientist jobs are remote?
About 11% of process scientist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are process modeling, data analysis, and documentation-heavy tech transfer support rather than active laboratory or plant work.
How do you become a process scientist?
Start with a degree in chemical engineering, biochemistry, chemistry, or a closely related field. Build hands-on lab skills through coursework, internships, or co-ops focused on unit operations and experimental design. Gain exposure to scale-up work, GMP environments, or pilot plant operations early in your career, and develop fluency in statistical tools used for process characterization and optimization.
How do you get hired as a process scientist with little experience?
Focus on roles labeled associate process scientist or process development scientist, which are structured for candidates coming out of graduate programs or recent undergraduate positions. Emphasize any pilot plant, fermentation, or formulation work from academic labs. Demonstrating that you can write clear technical documentation and interpret experimental data matters more than years of industry experience at this stage.
What does the process scientist interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include an initial phone screen with a recruiter, followed by a technical interview where you walk through past experimental work and troubleshooting scenarios. A panel interview with scientists and engineers often covers process knowledge, safety practices, and cross-functional collaboration. Some companies add a written case study or ask you to present a past project to the team.
Where can I find and apply to process scientist jobs?
You can find and apply to process scientist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search for roles that match your background and industry focus, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience and location preferences.
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