Process Chemist II

Curia • Rensselaer, NY

2d

About The Position

Curia is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with over 30 years of experience partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies. The Process Chemist II assists with the development and technical transfer of new products under direct supervision and provides technical support for ongoing manufacturing activities. The position executes contract projects, assists with chemical process development and scale-up, prepares process documentation, and supports safe, compliant manufacturing. This role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience working in a scientific laboratory.
• Strong laboratory skills.
• Working knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry.
• Demonstrated technical competency.
• Ability to learn new processes and technical subject matter.
• Ability to apply broad technical knowledge to solve specific problems.
• Problem-solving, report-writing, computer literacy, verbal communication, presentation, and planning skills.
• Competency in Microsoft suite of applications.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.
• May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening.
• Must have a valid driver's license for local travel, if necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of analytical techniques and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Execute contract projects under supervision and document and report development and experimental results to the Department Head.
• Assist in developing and evaluating new chemical process technologies and methods.
• Assist in preparing laboratory- and kilo-scale quantities of materials.
• Provide technical coverage for pilot- and commercial-scale manufacturing as required.
• Assist in preparing detailed instructions and training for site employees.
• Prepare and evaluate process descriptions, procedures, process flow diagrams, process summaries, throughput, mass balances, chemical process information, raw materials, and process economics under supervision.
• Write detailed reports on work and activities, including periodic reviews and special work summaries such as validation reports and process summaries.
• Regularly communicate and present work results clearly, concisely, and accurately.
• Prepare and review written instructions, including batch sheets and SOPs, to ensure products are made safely and in accordance with current good manufacturing practices.
• Maintain complete and up-to-date files for existing projects.
• Review proposed changes for safety, practicality, feasibility, and GMP considerations under Management of Change protocols.
• Perform scientifically sound laboratory experiments that generate valid data and use reproducible, unbiased laboratory techniques.
• Perform responsibilities in accordance with applicable safety and environmental laws and regulations, company policies and procedures, and the site chemical hygiene plan; continuously improve safety and environmental performance.
• Keep management informed of significant results, events, deviations from expected results, and work that may affect the business.
• Store laboratory chemicals properly in accordance with the chemical hygiene plan.
• Participate as a chemistry subject matter expert in Process Hazards Analysis to help assure safe manufacturing process design.
• Maintain knowledge of current scientific literature and attend relevant internal and external technical meetings and conferences as required.

Benefits

• Generous benefit options, eligible from the first day of employment.
• Paid training, vacation, and holidays; vacation accrual begins on the first day of employment.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Education reimbursement.
• 401(k) program with matching contributions.
• Learning platform.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level