Process Chemist II: Scale-Up & Process Optimization

Curia; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Curia is seeking a Process Chemist I, II or III in Springfield, MO, to move promising chemistry from development to scalable manufacturing. You will work across laboratory, kilo-scale, pilot, and commercial environments, collaborating with Manufacturing, Quality, Analytical, Engineering and other teams to optimize processes and support tech transfer and validation efforts.

The role offers opportunities for increasing independence with level progression, strong emphasis on cGMP and documentation,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field (I/II)
• Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or equivalent + 3–5 years experience (III)
• Strong laboratory skills and ability to learn and apply new processes
• Experience with FDA/EPA/OSHA-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing is a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

• Develop, scale up, transfer and support chemical processes and methods across lab to kilo-scale to commercial manufacturing.
• Plan and perform reproducible laboratory experiments and prepare materials at various scales.
• Provide technical coverage for pilot and commercial manufacturing and troubleshoot process issues.
• Evaluate opportunities to improve yield, quality, throughput, cost, robustness, and waste minimization.
• Prepare process descriptions, SOPs, mass balances, and technical reports.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry

Tools

NMR

HPLC

IR

Job description

Curia is seeking a Process Chemist I, II or III in Springfield, MO, to move promising chemistry from development to scalable manufacturing. You will work across laboratory, kilo-scale, pilot, and commercial environments, collaborating with Manufacturing, Quality, Analytical, Engineering and other teams to optimize processes and support tech transfer and validation efforts.

The role offers opportunities for increasing independence with level progression, strong emphasis on cGMP and documentation,