Scientist - API Operations

Pharmaron; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmaron, a global contract research and manufacturing organization, is seeking a Scientist to join the API Operations team in Cramlington. You will support scale-up and manufacture of chemical processes, providing technical input across Operations, Engineering, Quality and Safety in a cGMP manufacturing setting.

The role emphasizes process improvement, investigations and new product introductions, with exposure to production documentation and data monitoring.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or related chemical manufacturing discipline.
• Understanding of exothermic reaction hazards and how they are controlled.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Clear communication across teams and functions.

Responsibilities

• Support the safe scale-up and manufacture of chemical processes.
• Provide technical support to Operations, Quality, Engineering and Safety teams.
• Prepare and review production, process and validation documentation.
• Monitor process performance and product quality using production data.
• Contribute to safety reviews, risk assessments and investigations.
• Support new product introductions and training of manufacturing teams.

Skills

Exothermic hazards

Analytical skills

Clear communication

Safety mindset

Quality systems

Batch manufacturing

Education

Chemistry or Chemical Engineering degree

Tools

DCS systems

Job description

Pharmaron is a global contract research and manufacturing organization (CRO/CDMO) helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 29,000 employees worldwide across 28 locations in the UK, US, China, and Singapore, we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated high-quality services.

We're proud of the impact we make and just last year, we supported 887 discovery projects, 1,100+ CMC programs, and 1,397 clinical trials across all phases. Our teams are involved in everything from small molecules, ADC's, biologics, and gene therapies and we work with more than 3,300 global customers. To learn more, visit www.pharmaron.com

About the Role

Pharmaron is currently looking for a Scientist to join our API Operations team in Cramlington.

This is a varied role where you will support the scale-up and manufacture of chemical processes, providing technical input across Operations, Engineering, Quality and Safety. You will contribute to process improvements, investigations and new product introductions while developing your experience within a cGMP manufacturing environment.

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Support the safe scale-up and manufacture of chemical processes.
• Provide technical support to Operations, Quality, Engineering and Safety teams.
• Prepare and review production, process and validation documentation.
• Monitor process performance and product quality using DCS tools and production data.
• Contribute to safety reviews, risk assessments and operational investigations.
• Support new product introductions and train manufacturing teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality and process performance.
• Work collaboratively across technical teams and participate in customer discussions when required.

Candidate Profile

• A degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related chemical manufacturing discipline.
• An understanding of exothermic chemical reaction hazards and how they are controlled.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively across different teams.
• A proactive approach to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Experience working with batch manufacturing processes to cGMP standards.
• Experience operating or managing Distributed Control Systems, including an understanding of associated regulatory requirements.
• An understanding of quality systems and standards, including deviations, change control and document control.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement principles.
• Experience creating and reviewing technical documentation.

Why Pharmaron?

Collaborative Culture: Thrive in our inclusive and collaborative environment, where teamwork and innovation go hand in hand. Here, your voice matters, and your contributions make a real impact. "Employees Number One" and "Clients Centered" are the core cultural values at Pharmaron. Our culture, which sets Pharmaron apart from other organizations, has evolved from our deep commitment to our employees, partners and collaborators.

Pharmaron is a premier service provider for the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities and established a broad spectrum of research, development, and manufacturing service capabilities throughout the entire drug discovery, preclinical, and clinical development process across multiple therapeutic modalities, including small molecules, biologics, and CGT products. With over 25,000 employees and operations in the U.S., the U.K. and China. Pharmaron has an excellent track record in delivering R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China.

• Job Category Manufacturing & Production (API Operations)