Senior Development Chemist

Scientific Update Ltd.; Cork; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Senior Development Chemist, where you will apply your expertise in synthetic organic chemistry to drive innovative projects. This role involves supporting the development of new products and processes, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will have the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in the pharmaceutical industry, making a difference in the lives of patients. With a commitment to continuous improvement, this role offers a dynamic work environment where your skills will be valued and your contributions recognized.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Contributory Pension

Private medical insurance

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in synthetic or organic chemistry.
• Degree, Masters, or PhD in chemistry with organic chemistry focus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for new product introduction and scale-up.
• Develop and optimize synthetic routes for chemical processes.
• Author regulatory submissions and communicate with clients.

Skills

Synthetic Organic Chemistry

Analytical Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Technical Writing

Communication

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Masters in Chemistry

PhD in Chemistry

Job description

When you are part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do challenging work, and join a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and chances to create significant contributions to the world. This role is based at our Cork, Ireland API site. Operating for over 40 years, the Cork site is proud to manufacture and supply Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) to our customers for use in clinical trials and approved medicines for commercial supply – medicines to treat Cancer, Parkinson’s Disease, Depression, HIV, Congestive Heart Failure, Diabetes and Respiratory diseases, along with raw material for consumer healthcare products!

Discover Impactful Work:

The Senior Development Chemist will function as a key member of the Process Development service Team. This position will provide chemistry expertise and technical support for the chemical development of processes in the laboratory, kilo laboratory, pilot plant and manufacturing plants at the Cork site to ensure project timelines are met and that the site’s technical, quality and safety metrics are all achieved. This technical position will also drive continuous improvement activities.

A day in the Life:

• Provide technical & laboratory support for the introduction of new products from route development, through scale up and implementation on plant scale.
• Support development projects in the lab, including route scouting, route development, proof of concept and process robustness studies.
• Propose modifications to the synthetic route to solve sophisticated chemistry issues for both laboratory and plant processes.
• Undertake the synthesis of compounds to required quality standards, including acquiring and interpreting analytical data.
• Develop/Expand scientific, technical, and drug discovery knowledge by reading peer-reviewed scientific literature, attending scientific conferences, and via relevant training.
• Author or contribute to regulatory submissions, patents, and other internal documentation relevant to the role.
• Communicate with clients and other teams to ensure the transfer of the project from the plant to the lab.
• Work with due care and attention, perform all quality, regulatory and safety duties in a compliant manner whilst acting always in accordance with the Dignity at Work Policy, Code of Conduct.

Keys to Success:

Education:

• Degree, Masters or PhD in chemistry with a significant Organic Chemistry component.

Experience:

• 1-2 years of experience in synthetic / organic chemistry (industry or research institution preferred but not essential).
• Experience in leading a development project.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Proficient knowledge in synthetic organic chemistry, particularly in route development and optimization.
• Proven ability to think critically and innovatively combined with a willingness to challenge.
• Strong analytical capability and ability to carry out large scale reactions in the laboratory.
• Demonstrated ability in troubleshooting and solving complex issues.
• Embrace and participate in PPI (Practical Process Improvement) initiatives to identify improvements and cost savings to the business.
• Experience in supporting plant processes.
• Excellent technical writing skills and verbal communication are required to interact with all levels of the organization and clients.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and engage with employees and customers at all levels.

What’s in it for you?

• Annual bonus.
• Contributory Pension.
• Private medical insurance.
• Free onsite parking.

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values – Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement – working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.