Scientist, Process Chemistry

Overview

Vous in this role will contribute to designing and scaling synthetic routes for pharmaceutical compounds within Pharmaron’s global Process Chemistry team. You will work across multidisciplinary projects, applying modern synthesis methods, data-driven development, and GMP practices to deliver robust processes. The role combines hands-on laboratory work with collaboration across analytical, GMP manufacturing and project management teams. This is an opportunity to grow your expertise in process chemistry while contributing to clinical and commercial programs.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• ongoing training and professional development
• career progression opportunities
• state-of-the-art facilities
• international collaboration opportunities
• supportive culture

Responsibilities

• Conduct lab-based synthetic organic chemistry experiments
• Design and execute experiments to improve safety, quality, robustness and scalability of chemical processes
• Analyse and interpret reaction data to inform process development decisions
• Maintain detailed laboratory notebooks and records
• Support scale-up from laboratory development to pilot plant manufacturing
• Collaborate with analytical chemistry, GMP manufacturing, engineering and project management colleagues
• Contribute to project progress updates, technical discussions and scientific presentations
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and GMP standards
• Identify opportunities to improve process efficiency, productivity and sustainability
• Contribute to successful delivery of client projects within timelines

Key requirements

• MSc or higher in Chemistry with minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree
• Industrial placement or final-year project in organic/synthetic chemistry
• Practical experience with modern organic synthesis techniques
• Laboratory experience from academia or industry
• Strong interest in a career in process chemistry and pharmaceutical development
• Postgraduate industry experience beneficial but not essential

• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Strong understanding of synthetic organic chemistry principles
• Practical laboratory skills in organic synthesis
• Data interpretation and analysis of reaction results

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