Process Chemist III
On-siteBristol, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Design, execute, and optimize synthetic routes for small molecules, intermediates, and complex drug-linker compounds while developing scalable, robust, and cost-effective manufacturing processes for pilot plant and cGMP production. Plan and perform laboratory experiments, analyze data, and interpret results to guide process improvements, then troubleshoot challenging synthetic and scale-up issues using sound scientific principles. Collaborate with Analytical Development, Manufacturing, MSAT, Quality, Supply Chain, and Project Management teams to ensure successful technology transfer and manufacturing campaigns, preparing technical reports, batch records, process descriptions, risk assessments, and technology transfer documentation. Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards, while mentoring junior scientists and providing technical guidance on experimental design. Support client meetings by presenting technical data and project updates, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and sustainability.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry with 2+ years of industrial experience
- M.S. in Organic Chemistry with 5+ years of industrial experience
- Strong knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry and process development
- Experience with reaction optimization, impurity control, and process scale-up
- Experience with analytical techniques such as UPLC, HPLC, LC-MS, GC, and NMR
- Excellent scientific writing, communication, and presentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to stand for 1-2 hours at a time
- Ability to sit for 2 to 3 hours at a time
- Frequently lift and or move objects up to 30 pounds
- Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Visual abilities including near and far sight, color, peripheral vision, depth, and ability to focus
- Ability to work with a PAPR and gown during work with high potent materials
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CDMO environments
- Experience supporting cGMP manufacturing campaigns and technology transfer
- Experience with linker-payload synthesis, peptide coupling chemistry, or highly potent compounds
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