Scientist, Kilo Lab Coventry
About The Position
Pharmaron is excited to welcome a Scientist, Kilo Lab to our Process Chemistry team in Coventry! If you're looking for a hands‑on, scientifically stimulating role where your work directly contributes to the development and manufacturing of life‑changing therapies, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss. This role is ideally suited for chemists who enjoy bridging bench‑scale discovery with large‑scale API manufacturing - ensuring processes are robust, scalable, safe, and compliant. Job Overview The Scientist, Kilo Lab plays a key role in executing and supporting chemical process development and kilogram‑scale API manufacturing under cGMP conditions. You will translate processes from the laboratory to the kilo lab, supporting scale‑up, optimisation, technology transfer, and troubleshooting. This is a collaborative, hands‑on role supporting high‑priority client and internal projects.
Requirements
- B.S. or M.S. in Chemistry or closely related field (e.g., Chemical Engineering).
- B.S.: 2+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or fine chemical industry
- M.S.: 1+ years of related industrial experience
- Strong foundation in organic and process chemistry
- Working knowledge of cGMP, GLP, and safe chemical handling
- Competency with lab instrumentation and analytical interpretation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Positive "can‑do" mindset and commitment to quality
- Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and efficient
- Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills
- Flexible and willing to support occasional extended hours
- Strong health and safety awareness
- Professional, reliable, and accountable
- Full‑time, on‑site (40+ hours per week)
- Primarily laboratory‑based with occasional exposure to temperature variations
- Ability to lift 50 lbs occasionally and 25 lbs frequently
- Use of standard PPE required
- May involve occasional evening or weekend work depending on project deadlines
Nice To Haves
- Previous kilo lab or process chemistry experience (highly desirable)
Responsibilities
- Execute kilogram‑scale API synthesis and purification in accordance with written procedures and cGMP requirements.
- Support process development, optimisation, and technology transfer from the laboratory to kilo‑ or pilot‑scale operations.
- Collaborate closely with process chemists, analytical scientists, engineers, and manufacturing teams to ensure smooth and reproducible scale-up.
- Prepare, review, and execute batch records and SOPs for kilo‑lab operations.
- Document all experimental results, deviations, and observations in laboratory notebooks, batch records, and electronic systems.
- Contribute to technical reports, data packages, and presentations for internal and client use.
- Participate in investigations, root cause analyses, and troubleshooting activities.
- Maintain kilo lab equipment in a clean, safe, and compliant condition.
- Support EHS compliance, audits, and inspections.
- Foster a quality‑driven, safety‑focused, collaborative work culture.
Benefits
- A supportive, collaborative culture where your contributions truly matter
- State‑of‑the‑art laboratory facilities
- Opportunities for career development, training, and progression
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
