How to hire a process development technician

How to hire a process development technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step process development technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a process development technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new process development technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the process development technician you need to hire. Certain process development technician roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   A process development technician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, process development technicians from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of process development technicians.

   Type of Process Development Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Process Development Technician	Industrial engineering technicians help industrial engineers implement designs to use personnel, materials, and machines effectively in factories, stores, healthcare organizations, repair shops, and offices. They prepare machinery and equipment layouts, plan workflows, conduct statistical production studies, and analyze production costs.	$13-40
   Validation Technologist	A validation technologist works with a process chief and applies validation methods to complete tasks and carry out installations. They perform operational protocol duties and do reviews daily... Show more	$18-31
   Process Engineer	A Process Engineer is responsible for coming up with innovative ways to process particular raw materials into different kinds of products. They can also modify various existing machines or maintain their quality by monitoring its functions and conducting tests and examinations... Show more	$29-51

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • R
   • GMP
   • Data Entry
   • Process Equipment
   • Product Development
   • Lean Manufacturing
   • Clean Rooms
   • Pilot Plant
   • Etch
   • Laboratory Equipment
   • Statistical Analysis
   • Process Control
   • Autoclaves
   • Technical Reports

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   Responsibilities:

   • General laboratory duties; coordinate maintenance of equipment, maintain ingredient and prototype inventory, manage shipping and receiving.
   • Support and troubleshoot pharmacy medication packaging system.
   • Operate feasibility and prototype manufacturing equipment to provide performance feedback and troubleshoot failures.
   • General laboratory duties; coordinate maintenance of equipment, maintain ingredient and prototype inventory, manage shipping and receiving.
   • Direct involvement with: exotic gases & chemicals, and automate PLC distribution systems.
   • Coordinate upgrades with electricians, PLC programmers, drafting & design teams in house and on field service calls.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your process development technician job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A process development technician can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, process development technicians' average salary in north carolina is 49% less than in idaho.
   • Seniority. Entry-level process development technicians 67% less than senior-level process development technicians.
   • Certifications. A process development technician with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a process development technician's salary.

   Average process development technician salary

   $49,516yearly

   $23.81 hourly rate

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   Entry-level process development technician salary

   $28,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

4. Writing a process development technician job description

   A process development technician job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a process development technician job description:

   Process development technician job description example

   By living according to a common set of values, we create a culture that unifies, embraces the uniqueness we all bring to the company, and positions Integer for long-term success.
   At Integer, our values are embedded in everything we do.
   
   Customer
   We focus on our customers' success
   Innovation
   We create better solutions
   Collaboration
   We create success together
   Inclusion
   We always interact with others respectfully
   Candor
   We are open and honest with one another
   Integrity
   We do the right things and do things right
   1. Adheres to Integer values and all safety and quality requirements including, but not limited to: Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, Company policies and operating procedures, and other regulatory requirements.
   2. Uses measuring tools, measuring machines and electronic instruments to perform inspections in accordance with authorized specification and quality control standards.
   3. Assists Engineers in the development of new measurement systems/processes, and in new applications of existing processes
   4. Performs troubleshooting and makes recommendations to develop solutions for routine and nonroutine technical problems.
   5. Performs qualifications, repairs, and modifications of in-process tooling/equipment and measurement equipment.
   6. Collects and provides detailed data to assist process development decisions.
   7. Assist engineers in execution of process characterization and validation activities (IQ/TMV/OQ/PQ)
   8. Prepares, reviews, and completes necessary Device History Record documentation and ensures paperwork compliance on controlled builds.
   9. Creates and maintains quality records associated to internal and external customer needs.
   10. Assists in allocation of materials required for scheduled builds
   
   Minimum Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Associate's Degree in a technical field or other technical degree preferred. Minimum Experience: 5-7 years of experience in manufacturing or regulated industry. Specialized Knowledge: Ability to read and interpret drawings/prints. Has basic knowledge in the use of hand gages, tool scopes and height stands. Experience measuring physical dimensions on parts. Advanced knowledge of GD&T. Experience with Vision-based CMM systems. Special Skills: Ability to read and understand work instructions. Strong verbal communication and organizational skills.
   U.S. Applicants: EOE/AA Disability/Veteran

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5. Post your job

   To find the right process development technician for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with process development technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit process development technicians who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your process development technician job on Zippia to find and recruit process development technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with process development technician candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new process development technician

   Once you've decided on a perfect process development technician candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new process development technician first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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