How to hire a process scientist

How to hire a process scientist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step process scientist 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 scientist job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new process scientist
• 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 scientist you need to hire. Certain process scientist roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A process scientist's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, process scientists 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.

   Here's a comparison of process scientist salaries for various roles:

   Type of Process Scientist	Description	Hourly rate
   Process Scientist	Medical scientists conduct research aimed at improving overall human health. They often use clinical trials and other investigative methods to reach their findings.	$32-59
   Quality Control Coordinator	A quality control coordinator is in charge of organizing and overseeing an organization's quality control procedures, ensuring efficiency and smooth workflow. They coordinate teams and activities, delegate tasks, conduct audits, set goals, establish guidelines, gather and analyze client feedback, and develop strategies to optimize operations... Show more	$11-49
   Chemical Technician	A chemical technician is responsible for supporting chemists and laboratory technicians in performing laboratory investigations and examining chemical components and structures. Chemical technicians ensure the stability of laboratory tools and equipment, performing proper sterilization and segregation of disposable materials, and maintaining the adequacy of inventory... Show more	$14-27

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Chemistry
   • GMP
   • Cell Culture
   • Technical Reports
   • HPLC
   • Harvest
   • Technical Support
   • CMC
   • FDA
   • DOE
   • Troubleshoot
   • Manufacturing Support
   • Electrophoresis
   • QC

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   Responsibilities:

   • Ensure FDA compliance and minimal negative impact for all projects by managing change control documentation and procedures.
   • Manage sample inventory via in-house laboratory information management system (LIMS) and implement additional systems for sample and chemical organization.
   • Participate in technical transfer activities of API's.
   • Champion site compliance activities while under FDA consent decree.
   • Install, qualify, and validate instruments for GMP use.
   • Optimize solvent ratios and isolation procedures leading to increase API yield.

   More process scientist duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the process scientist job description is a good way to get more applicants. A process scientist salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a process scientist in Utah may be lower than in Tennessee, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level process scientist. Additionally, a process scientist with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average process scientist salary

   $92,203yearly

   $44.33 hourly rate

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   Entry-level process scientist salary

   $68,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

   Average process scientist salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$119,090	$57
   2	Tennessee	$113,861	$55
   3	Indiana	$103,410	$50
   4	New Jersey	$100,489	$48
   5	Nevada	$99,135	$48
   6	Maryland	$90,948	$44
   7	Massachusetts	$86,990	$42
   8	North Carolina	$86,678	$42
   9	Illinois	$85,760	$41
   10	Hawaii	$85,209	$41
   11	New York	$82,796	$40
   12	Colorado	$79,450	$38
   13	Washington	$78,518	$38
   14	Missouri	$78,281	$38
   15	Georgia	$77,267	$37
   16	Virginia	$71,838	$35
   17	Texas	$71,572	$34
   18	Florida	$64,172	$31

   Average process scientist salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Amazon	$114,680	$55.13	852
   2	Genentech	$112,004	$53.85	56
   3	BioMarin	$108,257	$52.05	6
   4	FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies	$107,952	$51.90	12
   5	Novartis	$107,730	$51.79	10
   6	AbbVie	$106,761	$51.33	82
   7	AstraZeneca	$106,268	$51.09	2
   8	Bristol-Myers Squibb	$106,051	$50.99	36
   9	Afton Chemical	$102,907	$49.47
   10	Pfizer	$101,353	$48.73	46
   11	NanoString Technologies	$100,851	$48.49
   12	Elanco	$100,557	$48.34	15
   13	Vertex Pharmaceuticals	$99,826	$47.99	7
   14	Regeneron	$99,226	$47.70	48
   15	FUJIFILM Medical Systems USA	$98,749	$47.48	34
   16	AMRI	$98,631	$47.42
   17	Momentive	$98,495	$47.35	4
   18	Princeton University	$97,530	$46.89	8
   19	Corning Incorporated	$96,939	$46.61	58
   20	Hologic	$96,894	$46.58	9

4. Writing a process scientist job description

   A good process scientist job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a process scientist job description:

   Process scientist job description example

   Come Be Part of a Mission that Matters!
   
   Neogen seeks a candidate for our Process Control Scientist position. This candidate will be responsible for performing testing on components and finished kits produced in the Immunodiagnostic and Microbiological Products. Assist with product troubleshooting and problem solving. Collect and format data. Assist senior staff with new product transfers from Research and Development, preparing them for eventual full-scale manufacturing and eventual transfer to the appropriate manufacturing department.
   
   Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
   
   * Formulate chemical reagents from stock with direction from the appropriate Standard Manufacturing Procedure (SMP) or Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
   * Use good manufacturing procedures (GMP and ISO) in the manufacture of all components.
   * Ensure documentation complies with cGMP and ISO requirements; gives feedback to improve the documentation.
   * Assist in testing processes and subassemblies based on approved experimental designs.
   * Participate in validation and verification procedures pertinent to product transfer.
   * Assist in testing the robustness and manufacturability of the product during transfer.
   * Participate in product/process improvement of current products to improve product quality, reduce lead-times and improve costs.
   * Executes and maintain Standard Operating Procedures to meet current cGMP / ISO / MIOSHA / MDEQ or other regulatory requirements.
   * Prepare and present reports and analysis of data as required.
   * Maintain general cleanliness and organization of physical space.
   * Assist in troubleshooting quality problems with products made in Lansing.
   * Other duties as may be assigned by Management.
   
   Education and/or Experience: College education - degree in Protein Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field. One to two years related work experience or college laboratory experience.
   
   WHO IS NEOGEN:
   
   From farm to fork, we offer solutions to enhance the quality, quantity and safety of the global food supply. Our food safety diagnostics are used within farming operations to the production facilities of most of the world's best-known food companies. Neogen's solutions are critical to the health and well-being of our customers' operations - and in turn their consumers. What we do matters!
   
   Neogen's culture combines stability with a deep believe in providing professional and personal growth. Our Pillars of Trust - the principles which guide our everyday decision-making, include Openness, Honesty, Credibility, Respect, and Service. It's the belief in these characteristics that provide a consistent, happy and healthy work environment for our employees.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find process scientists for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with process scientist 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.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates 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 scientist

   Once you've selected the best process scientist candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

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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