Smithfield Foods · 2 weeks ago
Research & Development Technologist- Bioscience
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expSmithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. They are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented R&D Technologist to support the advancement of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, involving designing and executing experiments, analyzing data, and collaborating cross-functionally to drive innovation and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Food and BeverageHospitality
Responsibilities
Develop and refine pharmaceutical manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, product quality, and scalability
Investigate and implement new materials and technologies to improve production outcomes
Develop or improve analytical methods for product characteristics or quality control using novel technologies
Have experience on analytical instruments, such as HPLC (e.g. IEX, RP, SEC), UV, plate reader, etc
Plan and conduct laboratory experiments for R&D projects
Utilize scientific principles to validate hypotheses and support discoveries or innovation
Analyze experimental data using appropriate statistical tools and methodologies
Prepare detailed technical reports, including data interpretation, conclusions, and recommendations for process improvements
Partner with engineering, operation and quality control teams to identify and resolve manufacturing challenges
Contribute to multidisciplinary project teams to support product development and scale-up activities
Maintain accurate records of experiments, procedures, and outcomes
Support documentation for regulatory submissions and internal audits if needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Chemistry/Biochemistry, Biochemical Engineering and Chemical Engineering or related field and 2+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Proven 2+ years' experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or process development
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in data analysis software and laboratory instrumentation
Excellent communication and technical writing skills
Preferred
Master's degree in analytical chemistry, chemical engineer or related field
Experience with scale-up and technology transfer
Familiarity with Critical Quality Attributes/QbD/DOE principles
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and GMP standards
Company
Smithfield Foods
Smithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$454.11M2025-09-04Post Ipo Secondary· $454.11M
2025-01-28IPO
2013-05-29Acquired
Leadership Team
Shane Smith
President and Chief Executive Officer
Allyson Bouldon
Vice President, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer
Recent News
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