Process Safety Chemist

Piramal Pharma Solutions; Aurora; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical solutions company in York Region seeks a qualified candidate to integrate safety into chemical processes. This role requires a B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Chemistry and involves conducting thermal analysis, evaluating chemical hazards, and collaborating on scalable chemical processes. The ideal candidate should have experience in synthetic organic chemistry and knowledge of safety standards. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate industrial or academic experience in synthetic organic chemistry preferred.
• Experience with scaling up chemical process design is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct theoretical thermal analysis of proposed chemical procedures.
• Perform thermal analysis of reaction materials.
• Evaluate thermal stability of reaction materials.
• Interpret and document experimental results.
• Share recommendations for safe procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry

Knowledge of chemical process safety

Ability to gather hazard information

Application of thermal analysis techniques

Ability to interpret thermal analysis data

Adherence to safety standards

General software application knowledge

Education

B.Sc. and/or M.Sc. in Chemistry

Tools

Leadscope

Sarah

Derek

Job description

Overview

Integration of safety into the scale up and manufacture of chemical processes by evaluating and consulting on thermal, chemical and reactive hazards.

Reporting Structure

Reporting to: Senior Manager, Research & Development

Qualification

• B.Sc. and/or M.Sc. in Chemistry, preferably Synthetic Organic or Chemical Engineering degree

Experience

• Postgraduate industrial or academic experience in synthetic organic chemistry is preferred. Experience with scaling up chemical process design at a pharmaceutical and/or fine chemical company is an additional asset

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry and the methods and techniques involved in preparative organic chemistry
• Knowledge of chemical process safety and the rationale for inherently safe chemical processes and the basis of safety
• Ability to gather thermal, chemical and reactive hazard information from literature sources such as Brethrick’s, RTECS, Material Safety Data Sheets, etc;
• Application of thermal analysis techniques such as DSC, and reaction calorimetry
• Ability to interpret thermal analysis data
• Ability to strictly adhere to safety standards, housekeeping processes and Standard Operating Procedures
• General software application knowledge and experience (e.g. database, word processor). More specific process safety software (ie Leadscope, Sarah, Derek) are an asset

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct theoretical thermal analysis of proposed chemical procedures
• Perform thermal analysis of reaction materials (e.g. raw materials, intermediates, products and reaction mixtures) and/or manage outsourcing of such analysis
• Evaluate thermal stability of reaction materials
• Perform experiments to characterize the thermal behaviour of chemical reactions
• Interpret and document experimental results and observations
• Share conclusions and provide recommendations for the safe introduction of procedures into production
• Maintain process safety laboratory instrumentation
• Consult with others including R+D chemists in the development of a safe, scalable chemical processes
• Participate in opportunities to develop knowledge of process chemistry, current Good Manufacturing Processes (cGMP) and safety
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of process safety systems and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned