Principal Scientist I - Process Chemistry & Development

Parexel; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Sick time

401K

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Parexel is seeking a Principal Scientist I to join the Chemical Engineering Research & Development team on a full-time Parexel FSP assignment onsite at a client site in Rahway, NJ. The role focuses on developing and optimizing chemical processes to deliver APIs and intermediates while adhering to GLP standards.

The ideal candidate has a PhD in Chemistry or an equivalent MS with pharma/biopharma experience and will work in a lab environment with a strong emphasis on data analysis, reporting, and

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry or related field; or MS with 3+ years pharma/biopharma experience.
• Experience with chemical process development, scale-up, and unit operations.
• Knowledge of GLP/GMP and safety expectations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize chemical processes for APIs and intermediates.
• Plan, execute, and document laboratory experiments across scales.
• Ensure safety, quality, and environmental considerations in all work.

Skills

Chemical process development

Lab execution

Data analysis

Safety/GLP compliance

Written communication

Education

PhD in Chemistry

MS in Chemistry with 3+ years pharma/biopharma

Tools

MS Office

Aspen

MATLAB

Job description

Parexel is seeking a Principal Scientist I to join the Chemical Engineering Research & Development team on a full-time Parexel FSP assignment onsite at a client site in Rahway, NJ. The role focuses on developing and optimizing chemical processes to deliver APIs and intermediates while adhering to GLP standards.

The ideal candidate has a PhD in Chemistry or an equivalent MS with pharma/biopharma experience and will work in a lab environment with a strong emphasis on data analysis, reporting, and