Senior Scientist in Process Chemistry & Catalysis

avec compétence GmbH; Basel; In loco; CHF 110.000 - 170.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Pharmaceutical development in Basel seeks a senior researcher to design and optimize catalytic and organic synthesis routes, translating them into scalable, cost-effective processes for drug substance production.

You will engineer catalyst structures, ensure SHE compliance, and document results while collaborating with research, manufacturing, procurement and quality teams. A PhD and 5+ years of pharma R&D are required, with strong data analytics and fluent English; German is a plus.

Competenze

• PhD in organometallic chemistry or homogeneous catalysis required.
• Postdoc and at least 5 years of chemical process R&D experience in pharma or fine chemicals.
• Proven track record in transition metal catalysis and catalyst synthesis/characterization.
• Experience scaling catalytic processes from lab scale to multi-kg campaigns.
• Strong organizational and data analysis skills with meticulous documentation.
• Fluent in English, working knowledge of German.

Mansioni

• Design and implement catalytic reactions into scalable, safe and cost-effective processes.
• Engineer catalyst structures to improve yield, selectivity, cost and sustainability.
• Ensure SHE compliance and document results per internal regulations.
• Engage with stakeholders in research, manufacturing, procurement and quality.
• Author scientific reports, publications and patent applications.
• Support training and supervision of associate scientists and interns.

Conoscenze

Catalytic design

Catalyst synthesis/characterization

Data analysis

Documentation

English fluency

German working knowledge

Formazione

PhD in organometallic chemistry or homogeneous catalysis

Descrizione del lavoro

This role designs and optimizes catalytic and organic synthesis routes, turning them into scalable, cost-effective processes for pharmaceutical drug substance production.

Tasks

• Design and implement catalytic reactions into scalable, safe and cost-effective processes
• Engineer catalyst structures to improve yield, selectivity, cost and sustainability
• Ensure SHE compliance and document results per internal regulations
• Engage with stakeholders in research, manufacturing, procurement and quality
• Author scientific reports, publications and patent applications
• Support training and supervision of associate scientists and interns

Profile

• PhD in organometallic chemistry or homogeneous catalysis with organic chemistry experience
• Postdoc and at least 5 years of chemical process R&D experience in pharma or fine chemicals
• Proven track record in transition metal catalysis and catalyst synthesis/characterization
• Experience scaling catalytic processes from lab scale to multi-kg campaigns
• Strong organizational and data analysis skills with meticulous documentation
• Fluent in English, working knowledge of German

Company

Pharmaceutical development