System owner of commercial spray drying equipment, including solution preparation, spray drying, and secondary drying systems
Assess and implement continuous improvements of spray dryer and associated unit operations
Collaborate with other departments on strategy and schedules for spare parts, preventative maintenance, and calibration
Collaborate with other departments on implementation and use of clean-in-place systems
Develop and maintain knowledge base of commercial equipment performance, and analyze trends over time
Maintain deep, data‑driven knowledge of equipment performance and analyze trends to identify risks, opportunities, and long‑term improvement strategies
Oversee creation, revision, and lifecycle management of equipment documentation packages, including SOPs, batch records, and qualification documents
Lead troubleshooting efforts for process deviations, equipment issues, and product quality concerns using structured problem‑solving tools
Support scale‑up, tech transfer, and process validation activities for new and existing pharmaceutical products
Partner with Maintenance, Calibration, and Supply Chain teams to develop strategies and schedules for spare parts, preventative maintenance, and calibration activities
Collaborate with Quality, Validation, and Manufacturing to ensure equipment and processes meet cGMP, regulatory, and client expectations
Work with Engineering and Operations to implement and optimize clean‑in‑place (CIP) systems for spray‑drying equipment
Support internal and external audits, including client visits and regulatory inspections
Contribute to technical reports, investigations, and client communications with clarity and scientific rigor
Responsibilities may increase in scope to align with company initiatives
Performs other related duties as assigned
Strong understanding of spray‑drying principles, including atomization, heat/mass transfer, drying kinetics, and particle engineering
Ability to interpret and optimize process parameters such as inlet/outlet temperatures, feed properties, airflow, and atomization settings
Experience with commercial spray dryers, solution preparation systems, secondary drying equipment, and associated utilities
Proficiency in analyzing process data, identifying trends, and applying statistical tools (DOE, SPC, capability analysis)
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Serán BioScience is searching for an experienced Quality Control Scientist II to support an extended manufacturing schedule. This role would support all testing functions for Quality Control, primarily focused on in-proc