Scientist, Process Development
About The Position
The Scientist, Process Development is responsible for developing chemical processes for manufacturing drug substances. The role applies scientific creativity, technical proficiency, critical thinking, and independent judgment to design experiments, develop strategies, and solve complex problems. It involves proposing alternative chemistry, selecting new routes, and optimizing process steps while collaborating with senior scientists, scientific directors, and project teams. The scientist advances economical, state-of-the-art techniques for isolating, characterizing, purifying, and producing substances at scale, while considering economic, sustainability, and safety factors. The position also supports Pilot Plant operations and the preparation of master batch records, presents and interprets research results, and contributes to scientific publications and conference presentations.
Requirements
- At least 9 years of experience with a bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline, or at least 7 years with a master's degree in a relevant scientific discipline.
- Strong critical and creative thinking, with the ability to work independently and determine appropriate resources to resolve problems.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Collaborative communication and problem-solving approach.
Responsibilities
- Develop chemical processes for the manufacturing of drug substances.
- Suggest experimental designs and strategies using technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaboration, and independent thought.
- Propose alternative chemistry, including new route selection and step optimization.
- Collaborate with senior scientists or scientific directors to advance economical, state-of-the-art techniques for isolating, characterizing, purifying, and mass-producing substances.
- Advise project team members on initiating and executing laboratory experiments, considering economic, sustainability, and safety factors.
- Contribute to scientific literature and conferences through publication and presentation of research results.
- Become familiar with Pilot Plant operations and support writing master batch records with limited supervision.
- Present results, interpret data, and draw conclusions.
- Maintain working knowledge of current principles and theories and apply that knowledge in support of company interests.
Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
- Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives; eligibility may vary by role.
- Paid time off.
- Company-sponsored medical insurance.
- Company-sponsored dental insurance.
- Company-sponsored vision insurance.
- Company-sponsored life insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
