Scientist - Process Development – II

Our Client, a Pharmaceutical company, is looking for a Scientist - Process Development – II for their Foster City, CA location.

• Support the setup and launch of the new Process Technologies & Development lab space, including organizing the workspace, assisting with equipment installation and qualification, and ensuring all systems are ready for routine study execution.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot a wide range of primary container and analytical laboratory equipment (e.g., leak detection systems, headspace analyzers, optical and particle counting microscopes, micro
  
  CT scanners, automatic filling equipment, filtration and mixing tanks, balances, etc.).
• Independently refine and develop existing laboratory processes and equipment workflows to improve efficiency, robustness, and usability, ensuring that methods and operational practices are easily adoptable by other teams.
• Maintain accurate equipment logs, calibration verifications, and support routine instrument readiness for ongoing studies. Ensure the laboratory environment is well-organized, including consumable tracking, chemical inventory, and compliance with client safety, quality, and documentation requirements.
• Partner with Facilities, Metrology, EH&S, and cross functional PD teams for seamless lab operations and timely issue resolution.
• Scientific Excellence & Continuous Improvement:
• Apply sound scientific judgment in planning and troubleshooting studies.
• Support method development, lab workflow optimization, and evaluation of new technologies relevant to primary container development and characterization.
• Drive improvements in lab workflows, equipment utilization, and operational efficiency.
• Proactively maintain a culture of cleanliness, organization, and scientific excellence in the lab.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related technical field.
• Hands‑on laboratory experience (academic or industry) with strong familiarity in equipment operation and lab best practices.
• Demonstrated experience designing and executing experiments with attention to detail and scientific rigor.
• Strong organizational skills with a track record of maintaining a clean, structured, and efficient laboratory environment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced setting.
• Experience supporting laboratory setup, including equipment installation, qualification, and initial operational readiness.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain a clean, structured, and well‑run lab environment.
• Familiarity with a broad range of laboratory equipment, with hands‑on capability in routine operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Familiarity with studies involving container closure integrity (CCI), extractables/leachables, device drug interface, or fill finish operations.
• Ability to design and refine lab workflows that improve efficiency, robustness, and usability across teams.
• Previous experience working within cross‑functional development teams.

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.