Senior Scientist, Chemistry (On-site)
About The Position
The Senior Scientist will join the Catalysis and Flow Lab within the Process Research & Development organization at the Rahway, New Jersey site. The role develops and implements novel flow chemistry and continuous processing technologies to enable robust, sustainable, and efficient active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing processes. It involves laboratory experimentation in flow chemistry and close collaboration with synthetic and analytical chemists and chemical engineers. The successful candidate will enable new chemical transformations, influence route design, and contribute to a broader team that supports API campaigns at laboratory, pilot, and manufacturing scales. The position is suited to someone interested in becoming a subject matter expert in flow chemistry and continuous processing within the Process Chemistry Department. Candidates are expected to bring innovation, creativity, initiative, strong communication and collaboration skills, and the ability to solve complex problems.
Requirements
- PhD in chemistry or chemical engineering, or a bachelor's degree in either field and at least 4 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Working knowledge of flow chemistry.
- A record of outstanding research in the candidate's field of expertise that can be shared during the interview process.
- Demonstrated fluency in organic chemistry principles.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and strong communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- High-level leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Innovation, creativity, and initiative.
- Required skills include analytical method development, chemical engineering, chemical proteomics, chemical synthesis, chemometrics, chromatography, data-driven decision making, flow chemistry, laboratory automation, mass spectrometry-based proteomics, organic chemistry, organometallic chemistry, pharmaceutics, process analytical technology (PAT), and protein chromatography.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with programming and lab automation.
- Experience in electrochemistry or photochemistry.
- A track record of peer-reviewed publications and research presentations.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement flow chemistry and continuous processing technologies for API manufacturing.
- Conduct laboratory experimentation in flow chemistry.
- Enable new chemical transformations and influence route design.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of synthetic and analytical chemists and chemical engineers.
- Support API campaigns at laboratory, pilot, and manufacturing scales as part of the broader flow chemistry team.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision healthcare and other insurance benefits for employees and their families.
- Retirement benefits, including 401(k).
- Paid holidays, vacation, compassionate days, and sick days.
- Eligible for an annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
