RD&I Process Chemist – GMP Scale-Up & IP Innovation

Evonik; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Evonik is seeking an RD&I Scientist at our Tippecanoe Laboratories site to provide laboratory model and technical expertise for process chemistry, GMP production, and scale-up. You will generate and interpret data, craft robust process descriptions, and support new processes from customer data packages.

You will coordinate with project managers, develop final process designs, and communicate findings clearly across teams to enable manufacturing and IP opportunities.

Qualifications

• MS or Ph.D. in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
• Fundamental understanding of organic chemistry and demonstrated laboratory skills in synthetic organic chemistry and technical expertise.
• Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently and perform independent lab work.
• Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to work non-core hours for 24/7 manufacturing operations.
• Proficient in MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Project Managers to develop and track project schedules.
• Participate as part of the process team to develop the final process design as the process chemistry expert to ensure that the final design meets all expectations of the customer data package.
• Prepare critical documents (e.g., change control, process transfer reports) by deadline.
• Identify potential process improvements that could generate Evonik intellectual property.
• Design and execute appropriate experimentation to support the process improvement and secure the potential IP
• Provide documentation of laboratory activities
• Provide concise, accurate and complete reports of laboratory experimentation.
• Provide operations with accurate and detailed process descriptions to support the creation of manufacturing instructions that accurately reflect customer requirements.
• Maintain laboratory notebooks to a sufficient standard support potential IP claims
• Participate as the process chemistry expert as a member of the process hazard assessment team

Skills

Process Chemistry

Lab Skills

Data Interpretation

Communication

MS Office

Education

MS or PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

MS or PhD in Organic Chemistry

Job description

Evonik is seeking an RD&I Scientist at our Tippecanoe Laboratories site to provide laboratory model and technical expertise for process chemistry, GMP production, and scale-up. You will generate and interpret data, craft robust process descriptions, and support new processes from customer data packages.

You will coordinate with project managers, develop final process designs, and communicate findings clearly across teams to enable manufacturing and IP opportunities.