# Senior Scientist - Statistical Process Control (SPC) & Data Analytics

**Company:** [SOKOL GxP Services](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/a1S7XpqSYfMsm6jbTL9fWC.md)
**Location:** Madison, United States
**Workplace:** hybrid
**Employment type:** Contract

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## Description

We are looking for a **Senior Scientist** specializing in Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Data Analytics to support a Global Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) team within the pharmaceutical industry.

This role combines hands-on data preparation, applied statistical analysis, and coding to support manufacturing process monitoring, reporting, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with R or Python, preparing and validating datasets, applying statistical methods, and improving analytical workflows. Experience with AI-assisted coding tools is welcome.

**Key Responsibilities:**

-   Prepare, clean, merge, validate, and analyze manufacturing and quality datasets using R or Python;
-   Apply statistical process control (SPC), control charts, process capability analysis, and comparative statistical methods;
-   Monitor process performance, identify trends, investigate statistical alerts, and communicate findings;
-   Execute routine and ad hoc analyses and prepare reports and presentations for stakeholders;
-   Improve analytical tools, data preparation workflows, and reporting processes through coding and automation;
-   Support Continued Process Verification (CPV) and Annual Product Quality Review (APQR) activities;
-   Contribute to analytical system configuration, technical documentation, and process improvements;
-   Collaborate with MSAT, Manufacturing, Quality, and other cross-functional stakeholders.

**Position details:**

-   Hourly rate: $55.80–$60.80;
-   Contract length: Initial 6 months with possible extension, subject to client needs and budget approval;
-   Location: Madison, NJ 07940 (Giralda Farms);
-   Work arrangement: Hybrid, 50% onsite with flexible onsite days;
-   Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM EST, with core hours of 10 AM–4 PM EST;
-   Maximum hours: 40 hours per week;
-   Travel: Up to 10% globally;
-   W-2 contract position;
-   No C2C options;
-   No visa sponsorship.

## Requirements

**Required:**

-   Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Engineering, Statistics, Data Science, or a related discipline;
-   5+ years of pharmaceutical experience in a GMP-regulated environment;
-   3+ years of experience in data management and analytics;
-   Hands-on coding experience using R or Python for data preparation, manipulation, analysis, or reporting;
-   Ability to assess data completeness, identify inconsistencies, and prepare reliable datasets for statistical analysis;
-   Practical experience applying statistical methods, including statistical process control (SPC), process monitoring, capability analysis, or comparative statistics;
-   Demonstrated project experience applying coding and statistical analysis to real business or technical problems;
-   Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and technical communication skills;
-   Ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and work effectively within a matrix team;
-   Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

**Preferred:**

-   Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, process development, analytical development, or MSAT;
-   Experience with Continued Process Verification (CPV) and Annual Product Quality Review (APQR);
-   Experience supporting statistical process monitoring in commercial cell therapy or biopharmaceutical manufacturing;
-   Experience with JMP, Minitab, or other statistical analysis software;
-   Experience with control charts, Shewhart charts, Western Electric rules, t-tests, or Wilcoxon tests;
-   Experience with coding automation or AI-assisted coding tools;
-   Experience developing or improving analytical reporting systems;
-   Knowledge of GMP requirements and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes;
-   Experience with matrix leadership, project coordination, or stakeholder negotiation.

## Benefits

-   Health insurance with dental and vision insurance options.
-   Holiday pay.
-   401(k) program.
-   Employee referral bonus program.
-   The client retains the right to hire the contractor directly.