Hands-On Process Development Scientist for Scale-Up

Walker Cole International Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Walker Cole International Ltd is seeking a Process Development Scientist to join their growing R&D team in the UK. This hands-on, laboratory-based role focuses on solving novel process challenges and supporting technology transfer.

You will design and run lab-scale experiments, apply DoE and PAT methodologies, interpret results, and work with chemists, engineers and project teams to scale up processes for industrial use.

Qualifications

• A degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• Proven practical experience in laboratory-scale chemical process development
• Hands-on experience setting up, operating, and troubleshooting laboratory equipment
• A sound understanding of chemical engineering principles and unit operations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent communication and technical reporting abilities

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct laboratory-scale process engineering experiments covering operations such as mixing, filtration, heating, cooling, pumping, drying, and separation.
• Develop and troubleshoot experimental setups and apply DoE methodologies.
• Support the use of Process Analytical Technology (PAT) for process monitoring and control.
• Analyse and interpret experimental results and translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers and project teams to support process scale-up and technology transfer.

Skills

Lab equipment handling

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

BSc / MSc / PhD in Chemical/ Process/ Pharmaceutical Engineering or Chemistry

Tools

Python

MATLAB

R

Job description

Walker Cole International Ltd is seeking a Process Development Scientist to join their growing R&D team in the UK. This hands-on, laboratory-based role focuses on solving novel process challenges and supporting technology transfer.

You will design and run lab-scale experiments, apply DoE and PAT methodologies, interpret results, and work with chemists, engineers and project teams to scale up processes for industrial use.