Lead Scientist, Continuous Flow Manufacturing

Phlow Corporation; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Stock options

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Phlow Corporation is seeking a Principal Scientist, Continuous Manufacturing, to lead process development and continuous flow pharmaceutical manufacturing. You will design, install, and operate continuous processing equipment, perform scale-up modelling, and collaborate with R&D and regulatory teams to deliver robust, compliant processes.

You will mentor teams, ensure safety, and contribute to technical transfer to Phlow’s partners and customers.

Qualifications

• PhD/MS/BS in Chemical Engineering with relevant experience in chemical/process development.
• Experience with multi-kilogram API manufacturing and process engineering.
• Experience installing, operating, and maintaining batch/continuous processing equipment.
• Experience with heat/mass transfer calculations in batch and continuous processes.
• Experience with process modelling and computational software such as Dynochem, ReactionLab, or gPROMS.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to R&D labs to meet customer deliverables on time and budget.
• Lead engineering efforts for pharmaceutical process development in continuous flow mode.
• Independently design, install, and operate continuous processing equipment.
• Perform calculations, modelling, and simulations for scale-up of batch/continuous processes.
• Maintain accurate, legible records of experiments and observations.
• Author progress reports and present results to the team.
• Ensure safety in lab operations and adhere to high safety standards.
• Contribute to regulatory submissions and documentation.
• Support continuous improvements in manufacturing processes for quality and cost.
• Collaborate with Analytical Chemistry, EH&S, Engineering, PM, QA and Regulatory Affairs.

Skills

Process engineering

API manufacturing

Equipment installation/operation

Heat and mass transfer

Process modelling

Computational software

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering

MS in Chemical Engineering

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Phlow Corporation is seeking a Principal Scientist, Continuous Manufacturing, to lead process development and continuous flow pharmaceutical manufacturing. You will design, install, and operate continuous processing equipment, perform scale-up modelling, and collaborate with R&D and regulatory teams to deliver robust, compliant processes.

You will mentor teams, ensure safety, and contribute to technical transfer to Phlow’s partners and customers.