Junior Process Scientist – Pharma R&D & Production

Ampac Fine Chemicals LLC; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampac Fine Chemicals LLC in Rancho Cordova, CA is seeking a Process Scientist I to support plant production and contribute to process development of pharmaceutical ingredients under close supervision. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s or master’s in chemistry and 0-2 years of industry experience; PhD preferred.

This full-time role offers a launchpad into professional chemical development and collaborative R&D efforts. You will work with Sr.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 0-1 years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• PhD preferred; degrees in Chemistry or Organic Chemistry.
• 0-2 years of industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform guided experiments in a timely manner.
• Assist technical team in production support.
• Contribute experimental writeups for weekly reports.
• Effectively participates in Process Research and Development meetings.
• Work under the supervision of Sr. Scientists to advance research and development projects.
• Thinks critically and creatively and can work independently and in interdisciplinary groups.
• Must be able to work efficiently both individually and as a team, by sharing ideas, and adapting to change.
• Ability to solve problems and has strong organizational and planning skills.

Skills

Urgency & accuracy

Writing & communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's/Master in Chemistry or Organic Chemistry

PhD (preferred)

Job description

Ampac Fine Chemicals LLC in Rancho Cordova, CA is seeking a Process Scientist I to support plant production and contribute to process development of pharmaceutical ingredients under close supervision. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s or master’s in chemistry and 0-2 years of industry experience; PhD preferred.

This full-time role offers a launchpad into professional chemical development and collaborative R&D efforts. You will work with Sr.