Principal Scientist I: Process Chemistry & Scale-Up Leader

Parexel; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

401K

Paid holidays

Sick time

Paid time off

Job summary

Parexel is seeking a Principal Scientist I to join Parexel FSP on assignment as a full-time employee onsite at a client site in Rahway, NJ. You will lead chemical process development and scale-up efforts, driving robust processes for APIs in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires strong GLP compliance, meticulous data analysis, and collaboration across scientists, engineers, and project teams. This position offers comprehensive benefits as part of Parexel FSP.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry or related field, or MS with 3+ years pharma/biopharma experience.
• Experience with chemical process development and scale-up.
• Strong GLP/safety compliance and data documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize chemical processes from lab to kilo-scale.
• Plan, analyze, and document laboratory experiments with clear reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on API development and process improvements.

Skills

Chemical process development

Scale-up

GLP/safety compliance

Data analysis

DoE methodologies

Analytical techniques (HPLC/GC/FTIR)

MS Office

Communication

Laboratory troubleshooting

Education

PhD in Chemistry or closely related field

MS in Chemistry or related field with 3+ years pharma/biopharma experience

Tools

Mettler Toledo EasyMax/Optimax

Lab equipment handling

Job description

Parexel is seeking a Principal Scientist I to join Parexel FSP on assignment as a full-time employee onsite at a client site in Rahway, NJ. You will lead chemical process development and scale-up efforts, driving robust processes for APIs in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires strong GLP compliance, meticulous data analysis, and collaboration across scientists, engineers, and project teams. This position offers comprehensive benefits as part of Parexel FSP.