The Senior Development Chemist will function as a key member of the Process Development Service Team. You will provide chemistry expertise and technical support for the chemical development of processes in the laboratory, kilo laboratory, pilot plant and manufacturing plants.
Overview of Responsibilities:
- Provide technical & laboratory support for the introduction of new products to the right from route development, through scale-up and implementation on plant scale
- Support development projects in the lab, including route scouting, route development, proof of concept and process robustness studies
- Propose modifications to the synthetic route to solve sophisticated chemistry issues for both laboratory and plant processes
- Undertake the synthesis of compounds to required quality standards, including acquiring and interpretation of analytical data
- Develop/Expand scientific, technical, and drug discovery knowledge by reading the peer-reviewed scientific literature, attending scientific conferences and via relevant training
- Author or contribute to regulatory submissions, patents and other internal documentation relevant to the role
- Communicate with the clients and other teams to ensure the transfer of the project from the plant to the lab
Requirements
- Degree, Masters or PhD in chemistry with a significant Organic Chemistry component.
- Experience in synthetic / organic chemistry
- Experience in leading a development project
- Proficient knowledge in synthetic organic chemistry, particularly in route development and optimization
- Proven ability to think critically and innovatively combined with willingness to challenge
- Strong analytical capability and ability to carry out large scale reactions in the laboratory
- Demonstrated ability in troubleshooting and solving complex issues
- Embrace and participate in PPI (Practical Process Improvement) initiatives to identify improvements and cost saving to the business
- Experience in supporting plant processes
- Excellent technical writing skills and verbal communication are required to interact with all level of organization and clients
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive base salary
- Annual bonus
- Contributory Pension
- Private medical insurance
- Free onsite parking
For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Aisling Lane.
aisling.lane@collinsmcnicholas.ie
(021) 4320675