Principal Process Development Scientist

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative material science company in London is seeking a Principal Process Development Scientist to lead the design and scaling of bio-based material processes. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in industrial process development and a PhD in Chemical Engineering. This role requires strong leadership and project management skills to ensure compliance and successful technology transfer.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industrial process development experience.
• Track record of scaling chemical/biochemical processes.
• Proven success in delivering safe, sustainable processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and optimisation of bio-based material processes.
• Oversee process validation across key unit operations.
• Collaborate with teams for technology transfer.

Skills

Process design

Process optimisation

Project management

Statistical methods (DoE)

Team leadership

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative, award-winning London-based Material Science company. They are leaders within their field and are entering an exciting phase of scale-up and commercialisation. Due to the natural growth of the business, they are looking for a Principal Process Development Scientist to join the team.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the design, optimisation, and scale-up of bio-based material processes from lab to industrial scale.
• Oversee process validation and optimisation across key unit operations.
• Develop safe, cost-effective, and sustainable scale-up strategies.
• Act as subject matter expert while managing and mentoring a multidisciplinary team.
• Plan and deliver projects on time, on budget, and to quality standards.
• Collaborate with R&D, engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure smooth technology transfer.
• Guide equipment specification, plant design, and process integration for industrialisation.
• Apply DoE and statistical tools to optimise efficiency and identify critical parameters.
• Drive innovation in process intensification, sustainability, and cost reduction.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

What they are looking for

• PhD in Chemical Engineering (or related) with 10+ years’ industrial process development experience.
• Proven success scaling chemical/biochemical processes to manufacturing.
• Strong expertise in unit operations, process design, and optimisation (DoE/statistical methods).
• Experienced leader with project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Track record of delivering safe, sustainable, and commercially viable processes.

What you’ll get in return?

This role will be based full-time in Bermondsey. The salary and benefits are competitive.

What’s next?

For more information or to apply please apply through this advert to speak with Zoe Davies.